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<br>Read more about [[#Formatting Symbols|Formatting Symbols]] | <br>Read more about [[#Formatting Symbols|Formatting Symbols]] | ||
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The order of the symbols in the scanner may be different from the order of the symbol selected in the Format Instruments window if automated sorting is turned on.</div> | <br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The order of the symbols in the scanner may be different from the order of the symbol selected in the Format Instruments window if automated sorting is turned on.</div> | ||
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The maximum number of symbols per one Scanner window is 5,000.</div> | <br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The maximum number of symbols per one Scanner window is 5,000 (in MultiCharts 32 bit) / No limitation for the number of symbols per Scanner window (in MultiCharts 64 bit).</div> | ||
<br><div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: Symbols can also be copied and pasted from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or text file to the Scanner.</div> | <br><div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: Symbols can also be copied and pasted from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or text file to the Scanner.</div> | ||
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#* Double-click on the necessary symbol in the symbol list, or: | #* Double-click on the necessary symbol in the symbol list, or: | ||
#* Right-click on the necessary symbol and select '''Format Instruments...''' | #* Right-click on the necessary symbol and select '''Format Instruments...''' | ||
# Select the '''Chart Type''': since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to choose the chart type for the symbols in scanner between the regular and non-standard chart types. | |||
# Modify appropriate symbol settings if needed: | # Modify appropriate symbol settings if needed: | ||
#: [[Changing_Symbols|Symbols]] | #: [[Changing_Symbols|Symbols]] | ||
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# Create a Chart window using any symbol. | # Create a Chart window using any symbol. | ||
# Create a Scanner window within the same or different workspace. | # Create a Scanner window within the same or different workspace. | ||
# Select the ''' | # Select the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol.png]] button on the '''Instrument''' column header in the Scanner. Select a color. | ||
# Select the ''' | # Select the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol.png]] button on the Status Line of the Chart window to be linked. Select the same color as the color chosen in the Scanner. | ||
#: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The ''' | #: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol.png]] button will not appear if it is hidden in the Status Line settings.</div> | ||
# In the Scanner window select a cell that contains a symbol's ticker. The chart for the symbol will be plotted in the Chart window. | # In the Scanner window select a cell that contains a symbol's ticker. The chart for the symbol will be plotted in the Chart window. | ||
: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The symbol name is linked to the Chart window. The other settings, such as Resolution of the Chart, Quote field, Time Zone, Build Volume on, and Sessions will not be affected.</div> | : <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The symbol name is linked to the Chart window. The other settings, such as Resolution of the Chart, Quote field, Time Zone, Build Volume on, and Sessions will not be affected.</div> | ||
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To unlink a chart from the scanner: | To unlink a chart from the scanner: | ||
Click the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol.png]] button on the chart and change it to '''Not Linked''' [[File:NotLinked.gif]]. | |||
: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: All studies or signals previously applied to the chart will be recalculated after linking.</div> | : <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: All studies or signals previously applied to the chart will be recalculated after linking.</div> | ||
: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: All manually placed drawings will stay in their original locations.</div> | : <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: All manually placed drawings will stay in their original locations.</div> |