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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''' | ||
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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 == |