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== How to export data == | == How to export data == | ||
− | To export data: | + | To export data for all instruments into an .qmd file (MultiCharts data format): |
+ | |||
+ | # Open '''QuoteManager''' window | ||
+ | #* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]] | ||
+ | # In QuoteManager main menu select '''File''', then point to '''Export Data''' and click '''Export All Instruments…''' ;or <br>Click the Export Data http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/041_Export.gif icon on the toolbar. | ||
+ | # Select necessary options | ||
+ | # Click '''Next''' | ||
+ | # Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located. | ||
+ | # Click '''Next''' | ||
+ | # Click '''Finish'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | To export data for a particular instrument / group of instruments into an .qmd file (MultiCharts data format): | ||
+ | |||
+ | # Open '''QuoteManager''' window | ||
+ | #* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]] | ||
+ | # Select a symbol (see [[Operating_Symbol_List#Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol List|Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list]] section). The program always uses the symbol's Price Scale when exporting. | ||
+ | # In QuoteManager main menu select '''File''', then point to '''Export Data''' and click '''Export Instruments…''' ;or <br>Click the Export Data http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/041_Export.gif icon on the toolbar. | ||
+ | # Select necessary options | ||
+ | # Click '''Next''' | ||
+ | # Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located. | ||
+ | # Click '''Next''' | ||
+ | # Click '''Finish'''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | To export data into an ASCII file: | ||
# Open '''QuoteManager''' window | # Open '''QuoteManager''' window | ||
#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]] | #* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]] |
Revision as of 14:44, 30 April 2012
The quotes saved in the storage can be exported to a text file (ASCII) and imported into most of existing programs.
The program allows the user to specify the necessary data columns and their order as well as the start/end date/time.
How to export data
To export data for all instruments into an .qmd file (MultiCharts data format):
- Open QuoteManager window
- see how
- In QuoteManager main menu select File, then point to Export Data and click Export All Instruments… ;or
Click the Export Data icon on the toolbar. - Select necessary options
- Click Next
- Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located.
- Click Next
- Click Finish.
To export data for a particular instrument / group of instruments into an .qmd file (MultiCharts data format):
- Open QuoteManager window
- see how
- Select a symbol (see Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list section). The program always uses the symbol's Price Scale when exporting.
- In QuoteManager main menu select File, then point to Export Data and click Export Instruments… ;or
Click the Export Data icon on the toolbar. - Select necessary options
- Click Next
- Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located.
- Click Next
- Click Finish.
To export data into an ASCII file:
- Open QuoteManager window
- see how
- Select a symbol (see Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list section). The program always uses the symbol's Price Scale when exporting.
- On the File menu, click Export Data, or click the Export Data icon on the toolbar.
- Select ASCII or press Ctrl+E.
- Select the Resolution and Field.
- In the Time Expressed in indicate the time zone for the quotes date/time.
- To select the time period for exporting data set the Start Date/Start Time and End Date/End Time.
- To change column order, click the header and keep down the left mouse button as you drag the column to its desired place.