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A Chart is created for a financial instrument, designated by a '''Symbol''', such as "GOOG". | A Chart is created for a financial instrument, designated by a '''Symbol''', such as "GOOG". | ||
A new chart can be created by entering the symbol parameters into the Command Line toolbar, or by using the '''Format | A new chart can be created by entering the symbol parameters into the Command Line toolbar, or by using the '''Format Instruments''' window. | ||
If the symbol name is known, the simplest way to create a new chart is to enter the symbol name and all known symbol parameters into the command line. Any omitted symbol parameters will automatically be selected, and the symbol plotted. | If the symbol name is known, the simplest way to create a new chart is to enter the symbol name and all known symbol parameters into the command line. Any omitted symbol parameters will automatically be selected, and the symbol plotted. | ||
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<br>A list of available data sources and corresponding abbreviations can also be found in the '''Data Sources''' window in QuoteManager. To open the '''Data Sources''' window in QuoteManager, click the '''Data Sources''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/QM/07_DataSources.png icon, or select '''Tools''' in the main menu and click '''Data Sources'''. | <br>A list of available data sources and corresponding abbreviations can also be found in the '''Data Sources''' window in QuoteManager. To open the '''Data Sources''' window in QuoteManager, click the '''Data Sources''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/QM/07_DataSources.png icon, or select '''Tools''' in the main menu and click '''Data Sources'''. | ||
* If ''DataSource'' is not specified, the most recently used Data Source will be used. | * If ''DataSource'' is not specified, the most recently used Data Source will be used. | ||
* If ''DataSource'' is not specified and cannot be selected automatically, a '''Format | * If ''DataSource'' is not specified and cannot be selected automatically, a '''Format Instruments''' window will open. | ||
''SymbolName'' - a required parameter; specifies the symbol name | ''SymbolName'' - a required parameter; specifies the symbol name | ||
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* Exchange is specified by the exchange abbreviation; the list of available exchanges and corresponding abbreviations can be found in the '''Exchanges & ECNs''' window in QuoteManager. To open the '''Exchanges & ECNs''' window in QuoteManager, click the '''Exchanges & ECNs''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/QM/09_Exchanges.png icon, or select '''Tools''' in the main menu and click '''Exchanges & ECNs'''. | * Exchange is specified by the exchange abbreviation; the list of available exchanges and corresponding abbreviations can be found in the '''Exchanges & ECNs''' window in QuoteManager. To open the '''Exchanges & ECNs''' window in QuoteManager, click the '''Exchanges & ECNs''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/QM/09_Exchanges.png icon, or select '''Tools''' in the main menu and click '''Exchanges & ECNs'''. | ||
* If the specified exchange abbreviation is not in the '''Exchanges & ECNs''' list, a '''Format | * If the specified exchange abbreviation is not in the '''Exchanges & ECNs''' list, a '''Format Instruments''' window will open. | ||
* If ''Exchange'' parameter is not specified, a default exchange will be selected based on the data source and category (category selection takes place prior to default exchange selection): | * If ''Exchange'' parameter is not specified, a default exchange will be selected based on the data source and category (category selection takes place prior to default exchange selection): | ||
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<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: category parameter is not case-sensitive.</div> | <br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: category parameter is not case-sensitive.</div> | ||
* If the specified ''Category'' is not a valid category abbreviation, a '''Format | * If the specified ''Category'' is not a valid category abbreviation, a '''Format Instruments''' window will open. | ||
* If ''Category'' is not specified, the symbol name will be analyzed in order to select the symbol category automatically.<br> | * If ''Category'' is not specified, the symbol name will be analyzed in order to select the symbol category automatically.<br> | ||
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> The Data Source is specified in the table's Command Line entries for illustration purposes only; once specified a single time, the Data Source will be selected automatically even if ''DataSource'' parameter is not specified. | <nowiki>*</nowiki> The Data Source is specified in the table's Command Line entries for illustration purposes only; once specified a single time, the Data Source will be selected automatically even if ''DataSource'' parameter is not specified. | ||
== Creating Chart Using Format | == Creating Chart Using Format Instruments Window == | ||
To create a new chart: | To create a new chart: | ||
# Open | # Open the '''Format Instruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span> | ||
# Select the '''Instrument''' tab. | |||
# Select the ''' | |||
# Select a data feed from the '''Data Source''' drop-down list box. | # Select a data feed from the '''Data Source''' drop-down list box. | ||
# Select a symbol from the list of available symbols in '''All Symbols''' tab, or use the category tabs to list only a particular category of symbols; the list can be sorted by any column, in ascending or descending order, by clicking on the column header. <br>If you can't find a symbol, see [[Operating Symbol List#Adding Symbols to Symbol List|Adding Symbols to Symbol List]] | # Select a symbol from the list of available symbols in '''All Symbols''' tab, or use the category tabs to list only a particular category of symbols; the list can be sorted by any column, in ascending or descending order, by clicking on the column header. <br>If you can't find a symbol, see [[Operating Symbol List#Adding Symbols to Symbol List|Adding Symbols to Symbol List]] | ||
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To create a new chart: | To create a new chart: | ||
# Open | # Open the '''Format Instruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span> | ||
# Select the '''Instrument''' tab. | |||
# Select the ''' | |||
# Check '''Merge Data Sources into a Single Chart''' check box. | # Check '''Merge Data Sources into a Single Chart''' check box. | ||
# From the '''For''' drop-down list box, select '''History'''. | # From the '''For''' drop-down list box, select '''History'''. | ||
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=== Inserting Additional Symbols into a Chart Window === | === Inserting Additional Symbols into a Chart Window === | ||
To insert an additional symbols’ data series into a Chart Window, click the '''Insert | To insert an additional symbols’ data series into a Chart Window, click the '''Insert Instrument''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/051_Insert_Symbol.png icon on the main toolbar. | ||
Additional data series can also be inserted by one of the following methods: | Additional data series can also be inserted by one of the following methods: | ||
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# Use the '''F5''' key; or: | # Use the '''F5''' key; or: | ||
# Select '''Insert''' in the main menu and click '''Symbol'''; or: | # Select '''Insert''' in the main menu and click '''Symbol'''; or: | ||
# Right-click on the chart area and then click '''Insert | # Right-click on the chart area and then click '''Insert Instrument'''; or: | ||
# If the Chart Window already contains more then one data series, right-click on the chart area, then click '''Format | # If the Chart Window already contains more then one data series, right-click on the chart area, then click '''Format Instruments''', and click the '''Add''' button. | ||
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Any of the symbols (data series) can be deleted from a multi-symbol Chart Window, except for the first symbol that was added (the symbol with the Data # = 1). | Any of the symbols (data series) can be deleted from a multi-symbol Chart Window, except for the first symbol that was added (the symbol with the Data # = 1). | ||
To delete a symbol (data series), right-click on the chart area and then click '''Format | To delete a symbol (data series), right-click on the chart area and then click '''Format Instruments'''; in the '''Format Objects''' window that appears, select the data series that is to be deleted and click the '''Remove''' button. | ||
Data series can also be deleted by one of the following methods: | Data series can also be deleted by one of the following methods: |