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To connect MultiCharts to CQG data feed, it is necessary to have their software installed on the computer. CQG has 2 programs that can be used for connection MultiCharts to CQG:
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== General Information ==
:# http://www.cqg.com/Support/Getting-Started/CQGT.aspx
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:# http://www.cqg.com/Support/Getting-Started/CQGT.aspx<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': CQG software and MultiCharts should not be launched simultaneously.</div>
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<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': '''CQG Web API (WAPI)''' is used in MultiCharts and MultiCharts .NET since version 9.1. <br> MultiCharts .NET Special Edition uses '''CQG Web API (WAPI)''' MultiCharts .NET 10.0 since builds 13921/13922.</div>
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To set up CQG data feed connection:
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CQG connection in MultiCharts does not require installing any CQG software.
:# In the '''QuoteManager''' main menu select '''Tools''' and then click '''Data Sources''' window. Select '''CQG''' in the list of all supported data vendors and click the '''Settings''' button.  
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:# In the opened up window enter '''Login''' and '''Password'''.<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''':By default demo mode is turned on. Uncheck the CQGT demo box to turn it off. Demo mode is '''required to be on''' for demo accounts.</div>
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:*Please make sure that your PC meets [https://www.cqg.com/support/system-specifications CQG requirements and technical specifications].
To add an instrument manually or from data source, see [[Data_Sources_Overview#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List]].
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:*'''Indexes''' data is available for Live AMP accounts only.
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:*It is possible to use different accounts for getting data and trading.
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<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Expired futures contracts are not provided.</div>
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== To connect CQG data feed in MultiCharts ==
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CQG '''accounts''' originally created for '''a different software will not work''' in MultiCharts. Customers need to contact their broker directly to setup their accounts for MultiCharts or request a new account.
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<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': CQG software or 2 MultiCharts with the same account should not be launched simultaneously.</div>
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== To Set Up CQG Data Feed Connection ==
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# In the '''QuoteManager''' Main Menu select '''Tools''' and then click '''Data Sources''' window. Select '''CQG''' in the list of all supported data vendors and click the '''Settings''' button.
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# In the opened up window:
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::* Authorization section.<br>Enter '''Login''' and '''Password'''.
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::* Connectivity section.<br>Make sure that the '''Server Name''' is correct.<br> From the drop-down list select '''Sim''' for a Demo account, '''Live''' for a Real account. <br>'''Custom''' should be selected only if you received specific settings and instructions from your broker.<br>
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::*Enable '''Use minute realtime data for minute based resolutions''' option to receive realtime minute data on minute-based charts. Realtime minute data will be plotted only if your account has the subscription for minute realtime data. If your account has only tick real-time data, you need to disable this option in the data feed settings.
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::*Enable '''Request Continuation Data for the Front Month Contract''' option to receive continuous data for the current futures contract. This feature requires the corresponding enablement on the FCM's end. Continuous historical data can be loaded for the current front month contract only. CQG provides continuous historical data for minute and daily resolutions, trade prices only.
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:::*Enable '''Equalizing the closes''' option to make the expiration comparisons more relevant. The equalization is applied on the day of the rollover.
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<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Changing the data feed settings requires restart of all [[MultiCharts Processes]] for having the changes applied.</div>
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To add an instrument, see '''[[Data_Sources_Overview#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List]]'''.
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Also, make sure that you set up [[CQG Broker Profile|'''CQG broker profile''']] for trading and [[CQG Broker Plug-in|'''CQG broker plug-in''']] for auto-trading.
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==Troubleshooting==
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=== No historical data ===
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Please uncheck the '''Use minute realtime data for minute based resolutions''' and the '''Request Continuation Data for the Front Month Contract''' boxes. Then please restart MultiCharts to apply the changes.
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After the restart please reload the chart via View->Reload.
  
 
[[Category:Built-in Data Sources]]
 
[[Category:Built-in Data Sources]]

Latest revision as of 15:32, 28 June 2023

General Information

Note: CQG Web API (WAPI) is used in MultiCharts and MultiCharts .NET since version 9.1.
MultiCharts .NET Special Edition uses CQG Web API (WAPI) MultiCharts .NET 10.0 since builds 13921/13922.

CQG connection in MultiCharts does not require installing any CQG software.

Note: Expired futures contracts are not provided.

To connect CQG data feed in MultiCharts

CQG accounts originally created for a different software will not work in MultiCharts. Customers need to contact their broker directly to setup their accounts for MultiCharts or request a new account.

Note: CQG software or 2 MultiCharts with the same account should not be launched simultaneously.

To Set Up CQG Data Feed Connection

  1. In the QuoteManager Main Menu select Tools and then click Data Sources window. Select CQG in the list of all supported data vendors and click the Settings button.
  2. In the opened up window:
  • Authorization section.
    Enter Login and Password.
  • Connectivity section.
    Make sure that the Server Name is correct.
    From the drop-down list select Sim for a Demo account, Live for a Real account.
    Custom should be selected only if you received specific settings and instructions from your broker.
  • Enable Use minute realtime data for minute based resolutions option to receive realtime minute data on minute-based charts. Realtime minute data will be plotted only if your account has the subscription for minute realtime data. If your account has only tick real-time data, you need to disable this option in the data feed settings.
  • Enable Request Continuation Data for the Front Month Contract option to receive continuous data for the current futures contract. This feature requires the corresponding enablement on the FCM's end. Continuous historical data can be loaded for the current front month contract only. CQG provides continuous historical data for minute and daily resolutions, trade prices only.
  • Enable Equalizing the closes option to make the expiration comparisons more relevant. The equalization is applied on the day of the rollover.
Note: Changing the data feed settings requires restart of all MultiCharts Processes for having the changes applied.

To add an instrument, see Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List.

Also, make sure that you set up CQG broker profile for trading and CQG broker plug-in for auto-trading.

Troubleshooting

No historical data

Please uncheck the Use minute realtime data for minute based resolutions and the Request Continuation Data for the Front Month Contract boxes. Then please restart MultiCharts to apply the changes.

After the restart please reload the chart via View->Reload.