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Click '''Select All''' to select all available data lines.<br> | Click '''Select All''' to select all available data lines.<br> | ||
Click '''Copy''' to copy the values in the selected data line.<br> | Click '''Copy''' to copy the values in the selected data line.<br> | ||
See the [[Editing Data]] page for more info. | |||
=== Flushing Cached Data to Database === | === Flushing Cached Data to Database === | ||
Save the cached data to the database on demand without closing down all the platform processes via '''Edit -> Flush Cached Data to Database''' | Save the cached data to the database on demand without closing down all the platform processes via '''Edit -> Flush Cached Data to Database''' | ||
=== | === Collecting Data === | ||
Data collected using this option is saved directly into your database.<br>Check your [[Preferences#Data_server_mode|'''Data server mode''']] settings to make sure data collecting starts/continues according to your needs. | |||
To collect values for a symbol, right-click it → '''Collect''': | |||
* Click '''Historical Data''' to open '''Historical Data Downloader''' and download values for the required period. | |||
* Click '''Real-time data (Level 1)''' to start collecting real-time values for required fields and resolutions. | |||
* Click '''Real-time DOM data (Level 2)''' to start collecting Level 2 values.<br>Collected values can be used for [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading|Advanced Simulated Trading]] once enough data is accumulated in your database. | |||
== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
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=== Historical Data Downloader Logs === | === Historical Data Downloader Logs === | ||
One can open the HistoryLoaderScheduler folder to see and manage stored files. | One can open the HistoryLoaderScheduler folder to see and manage stored files. | ||
=== Data Collecting Progress === | |||
This window displays symbols that collect real-time data and historical data downloading for sample symbols. | |||
* '''OHLC''' – Level 1 data that can be used to plot charts | |||
* '''L2''' – Level 2 data that can be used for [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading|Advanced Simulated Trading]] | |||
* '''SL''' - Status Line data | |||
On the right side you can see each symbol’s status: | |||
* '''Off''' – data is not being collected | |||
* '''Connecting''' – MultiCharts requested data from your data provider and waits for the response | |||
* '''X quotes''' – indicates the amount of collected values | |||
Click the '''gear icon''' next to the symbol to open collection settings. Here you can change resolutions and fields that are collected for the symbol.<br>Click the '''cross''' to stop collecting data for the selected symbol. | |||
To manage the symbol list or groups of symbols, click the gear icon at the top: | |||
* '''Add''' new symbols to start collecting data for them | |||
* '''Delete''' symbols from the list to stop collecting data for them | |||
* '''Select All''' or '''Select None''' to manage symbols in bulk | |||
* '''Select resolution and quote field''' to collect values for | |||
== Managing Instruments == | == Managing Instruments == | ||
=== Editing Instruments === | === Editing Instruments === | ||
Select a symbol and go Instrument -> Edit Instrument to open the symbol settings.<br> | Select a symbol and go '''Instrument -> Edit Instrument''' to open the symbol settings.<br> | ||
See the [[Setting Properties]] page for more info. | |||
=== Adding Instruments === | === Adding Instruments === | ||
Instruments can be added manually and from data source (the correct symbol parameters will be provided by data feed) | Instruments can be added manually and from data source (the correct symbol parameters will be provided by data feed) via '''Instrument -> Add Symbol'''<br> | ||
See the [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol]] List section for more info. | See the [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol]] List section for more info. | ||
=== Adding Custom Futures === | === Adding Custom Futures === | ||
Custom Futures is a symbol combined from the individual futures contracts available in QuoteManager. It is a convenient solution in case continuous futures data is not provided by the data feed.<br> | Custom Futures is a symbol combined from the individual futures contracts available in QuoteManager. It is a convenient solution in case continuous futures data is not provided by the data feed.<br> | ||
Go Instrument -> Add Custom Futures to create a custom futures instrument.<br> | Go '''Instrument -> Add Custom Futures''' to create a custom futures instrument.<br> | ||
See the [[Custom Futures]] page for more info. | See the [[Custom Futures]] page for more info. | ||
=== Deleting Instruments === | === Deleting Instruments === | ||
Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> Instrument -> Delete Symbol<br> | Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> '''Instrument -> Delete Symbol'''<br> | ||
See the [[Operating_Symbol_List#Deleting_Symbol.28s.29_from_the_Symbol_List|Deleting Symbol(s) from the Symbol List]] section for more info. | See the [[Operating_Symbol_List#Deleting_Symbol.28s.29_from_the_Symbol_List|Deleting Symbol(s) from the Symbol List]] section for more info. | ||
=== Downloading Historical Data === | === Downloading Historical Data === | ||
Historical Data Downloader allows downloading historical data from the data provider without plotting a chart.<br> | Historical Data Downloader allows downloading historical data from the data provider without plotting a chart.<br> | ||
Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> Instrument -> Download Historical Data to select the required parameters for downloading historical data. | Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> '''Instrument -> Download Historical Data''' to select the required parameters for downloading historical data. | ||
== Customizing QuoteManager window == | == Customizing QuoteManager window == | ||
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=== Sort By === | === Sort By === | ||
Select one of the sorting criteria: '''Symbol''', '''Description''', '''Exchange Listed''', '''Category''', '''Data Source''', '''Collect RT Data w/o Plotting'''.<br> | Select one of the sorting criteria: '''Symbol''', '''Description''', '''Exchange Listed''', '''Category''', '''Data Source''', '''Collect RT Data w/o Plotting''', '''Historical Data Download Status'''.<br> | ||
Set the sorting order: '''Sort Ascending''', '''Sort Descending''' | Set the sorting order: '''Sort Ascending''', '''Sort Descending''' | ||
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Select the column to search from the '''In column''' dropdown box.<br> | Select the column to search from the '''In column''' dropdown box.<br> | ||
Enter the object to search for in the '''Find''' field. | Enter the object to search for in the '''Find''' field. | ||
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