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It is possible to modify symbol properties in QuoteManager. Every symbol has a set of properties. | |||
Data Source, Category, Exchange & ECN, Symbol Name and Symbol Root are the mandatory properties. | |||
In case the symbol was added [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="1=12"; |from a list supplied by data vendor]] | |||
all mandatory and most optional properties are already set according to data vendor requirements. | |||
It is possible to modify propeties only after the symbol is | |||
[[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101-01_SettingIndProp.html name="1"; |already added]] | |||
to the symbol list. | |||
In case the symbol was added [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="1=11"; |manually]] | |||
all mandatory (except '''Symbol Root''') and some optional properties are already set. | |||
{| | It is possible to modify propeties | ||
|'''Property''' | [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101-01_SettingIndProp.html name="2"; |while creating a symbol]] | ||
|'''Tab''' | as well as after the symbol is | ||
|'''Category Applicable''' | [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101-01_SettingIndProp.html name="1"; |already added]] | ||
|'''Description''' | to the symbol list. | ||
<div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">Important: This information can be obtained from the exchanges where the symbol is listed or from a brokerage firm.</div> | |||
The properties are edited in the [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101-01_SettingIndProp.html name="1"; |'''Edit Symbol''']] window: | |||
== Editing an existing symbol properties == | |||
# Double-click the necessary symbol in the symbol list. | |||
# Select appropriate tab in the '''Edit Symbol''' window opened. | |||
<div style="background-color: #E2ECEE;">Note: First tab name dynamically changes according to the symbol category set.</div> | |||
# Set necessary properties. | |||
or | |||
# Select the necessary symbol (see [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="2"; |Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list]] section). | |||
# Click the '''Edit Symbol''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/QM/02_EditSymbol.png icon on the toolbar. | |||
# Select appropriate tab in the '''Edit Symbol''' window opened. | |||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: First tab name dynamically changes according to the symbol category set.</div> | |||
# Set necessary properties. | |||
or | |||
# Select the necessary symbol (see [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="2"; |Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list]] section). | |||
# Under menu select '''Symbol''' and click '''Edit Symbol...'''. | |||
# Select appropriate tab in the '''Edit Symbol''' window opened. | |||
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: First tab name dynamically changes according to the symbol category set.</div> | |||
# Set necessary properties. | |||
or | |||
# Right-click on necessary symbol and select '''Edit Symbol...'''. | |||
# Select appropriate tab in the '''Edit Symbol''' window opened. | |||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: First tab name dynamically changes according to the symbol category set.</div> | |||
# Set necessary properties. | |||
== Editing a new symbol properties == | |||
After filling information in the | |||
[[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="1=11"; |'''Add Symbol''']] | |||
window the '''Edit Symbol''' window appears automatically making possible setting properties. | |||
<div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">Important: The '''Category''' property can not be changed for a symbol.</div> | |||
<br> | |||
<div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">Important: It is required to set the '''Symbol Root''' property.</div> | |||
<br> | |||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Tip: '''Symbol Root''' for stocks is the same as the '''Symbol Root''' property.</div> | |||
<br> | |||
{|style="border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000" | |||
!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px"|'''Property''' | |||
!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px"|'''Tab''' | |||
!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px"|'''Category Applicable''' | |||
!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px"|'''Description''' | |||
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|Settings | |Settings | ||
|All | |All | ||
|Returns a numeric expression representing the fractional portion of a full point move for a particular symbol. The PriceScale value is represented by a whole number. | |Returns a numeric expression representing the fractional portion of a full point move for a particular symbol. The PriceScale value is represented by a whole number. | ||
For example; the PriceScale of the E-Mini S&P is100, which represents the fractional portion | For example; the PriceScale of the E-Mini S&P is100, which represents the fractional portion | ||
of a full point move for the E-Mini S&P. | of a full point move for the E-Mini S&P. | ||
Any stock would also have a PriceScale of 100. 1 / PriceScale = Minimum price increment. | |||
'''Examples''' | |||
<br>'''MinMove / PriceScale''' returns the smallest increment between trades. | <br>'''MinMove / PriceScale''' returns the smallest increment between trades. | ||
<br>'''MinMove / PriceScale * BigPointValue''' returns the dollar value of the smallest change in price. | <br>'''MinMove / PriceScale * BigPointValue''' returns the dollar value of the smallest change in price. | ||
== Displaying prices in decimal format == | <div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: MultiCharts can display prices in both decimal and fractional format.</div> | ||
=== Displaying prices in decimal format === | |||
# Double click on the symbol in QuoteManager. The '''Edit Symbol''' window will appear. | # Double click on the symbol in QuoteManager. The '''Edit Symbol''' window will appear. | ||
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# In the '''Settings Details''' section, select the appropriate '''Price Scale''' from the drop-down list. The following selections are available for decimal format: | # In the '''Settings Details''' section, select the appropriate '''Price Scale''' from the drop-down list. The following selections are available for decimal format: | ||
{| | |||
|align="right"|10000 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1000 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|100 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|10 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|As is | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/10 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/100 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/1000 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/10000 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/100000 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/1000000 | |||
|} | |||
== Displaying prices in fractional format == | == Displaying prices in fractional format == | ||
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# Double click on the symbol in QuoteManager. The '''Edit Symbol''' window will appear. | # Double click on the symbol in QuoteManager. The '''Edit Symbol''' window will appear. | ||
# Select the '''Settings''' tab. | # Select the '''Settings''' tab. | ||
# In the '''Settings Details''' section, select | # In the '''Settings Details''' section, select the appropriate '''Price Scale''' from the drop-down list. The following selections are available for fractional format: | ||
the appropriate '''Price Scale''' from the drop-down list. The following selections are available for fractional format: | <br> | ||
{| | |||
|'''Fractions with <br>integer numerator''' | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/2 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/4 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/8 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/16 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/32 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/64 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/128 | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/256 | |||
|} | |||
<br> | |||
The numerator of the fraction may have a decimal: | |||
<div class="tips"> | |||
<br>10 <sup>23.25</sup>/<sub>32</sub> | |||
<div class="tips"><br>10 <sup>23.25</sup>/<sub>32</sub> | |||
<br>10 <sup>23.5 </sup>/<sub>32</sub> | <br>10 <sup>23.5 </sup>/<sub>32</sub> | ||
<br>10 <sup>23.75</sup>/<sub>32</sub> | <br>10 <sup>23.75</sup>/<sub>32</sub> | ||
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{| | |||
|'''Fractions with <br>decimal numerator''' | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/32 and 10th of 32nd | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/10 and j of 10th | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/32 and j of 32nd | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/64 and 10th of 64th | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/32 and Ѕ of 32nd | |||
|- | |||
|align="right"|1/64 and Ѕ of 64th | |||
|} | |||
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The "10th", "j", and "S" markings have special meaning. | The "10th", "j", and "S" markings have special meaning. | ||
Their definitions are laid out in the table below: | Their definitions are laid out in the table below: | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
{| | |||
|- | |||
|Marking | |||
|Decimal representation in numerator | |||
|Fractional Equivalent | |||
|- | |||
|10th | |||
|0, 0.1, 0.2, ... 0.9 | |||
|1/10 | |||
|- | |||
|j | |||
|0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 | |||
|1/4 | |||
|- | |||
|S | |||
|0, 0.5 | |||
|1/2 | |||
|} | |||
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<br>"j" means the decimal in the numerator can be in increments of 0.25. | <br>"j" means the decimal in the numerator can be in increments of 0.25. | ||
<br>"S" means the decimal in the numerator can be in increments of 0.5. | <br>"S" means the decimal in the numerator can be in increments of 0.5. | ||
In a user defined price scale range, it is also possible to input numbers in fractional format into the '''Maximum''' and '''Minimum''' fields. The numbers will be converted to decimal format when the dialog box is closed. However, the price scale on chart will still be in fractional format. | In a user defined price scale range, it is also possible to input numbers in fractional format into the '''Maximum''' and '''Minimum''' fields. The numbers will be converted to decimal format when the dialog box is closed. | ||
However, the price scale on chart will still be in fractional format. | |||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: If the price scale of the symbol is already in decimal format and it is changed to fractional format, the chart must be reloaded for the fractional format to appear.</div> | |||
<br> | <br> | ||