Difference between revisions of "Exporting Data"

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== How to export data ==
 
== How to export data ==
  
To export data:
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To export data for all instruments into an .qmd file (MultiCharts data format):
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# Open '''QuoteManager''' window
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#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]]
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# 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.
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# Select necessary options
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# Click '''Next'''
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# Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located.
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# Click '''Next'''
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# Click '''Finish'''.
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To export data for a particular instrument / group of instruments into an .qmd file (MultiCharts data format):
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# Open '''QuoteManager''' window
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#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]]
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# 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.
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# 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.
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# Select necessary options
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# Click '''Next'''
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# Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located.
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# Click '''Next'''
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# Click '''Finish'''.
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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):

  1. Open QuoteManager window
  2. In QuoteManager main menu select File, then point to Export Data and click Export All Instruments… ;or
    Click the Export Data 041_Export.gif icon on the toolbar.
  3. Select necessary options
  4. Click Next
  5. Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located.
  6. Click Next
  7. Click Finish.

To export data for a particular instrument / group of instruments into an .qmd file (MultiCharts data format):

  1. Open QuoteManager window
  2. Select a symbol (see Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list section). The program always uses the symbol's Price Scale when exporting.
  3. In QuoteManager main menu select File, then point to Export Data and click Export Instruments… ;or
    Click the Export Data 041_Export.gif icon on the toolbar.
  4. Select necessary options
  5. Click Next
  6. Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located.
  7. Click Next
  8. Click Finish.

To export data into an ASCII file:

  1. Open QuoteManager window
  2. Select a symbol (see Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list section). The program always uses the symbol's Price Scale when exporting.
  3. On the File menu, click Export Data, or click the Export Data 04_DataExp.png icon on the toolbar.
  4. Select ASCII or press Ctrl+E.
  5. Select the Resolution and Field.
  6. In the Time Expressed in indicate the time zone for the quotes date/time.
  7. To select the time period for exporting data set the Start Date/Start Time and End Date/End Time.
  8. To change column order, click the header and keep down the left mouse button as you drag the column to its desired place.