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Even though MultiCharts is a stable and reliable piece of software , you may want to backup your custom data and studies to be on the safe side in case of should there be a system crash or hardware failure. It is important to understand that '''you can back up MultiCharts files to restore them successfully later only if the backup and restore procedures were completed for exactly the same version''' (the build numbers in brackets that can be found in ''Help -> About MultiCharts'' should match) the software. Since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to do a backup of user data and application settings in a few clicks using '''Backup Application'''. See [[Backup Application | Backup Application]] for additional information. Since '''MultiCharts 11''' it is possible to restore MultiCharts settings and user data from a backup file using '''Restore Application'''. See [[Restore Application | Restore Application]] for additional information.
==Exporting Custom Studies (Indicators, Signals, Functions)==
==Saving User Data==
There are two ways to backup user data: backup database files or export data from QuoteManager into .qmd QMD files.<br>
Copying database files is faster, but it you won’t be able to merge this data with the other data which already exists existing in the database (if needed.required)<br>
Exporting data from QuoteManager into .qmd QMD files will allow you to merge this data with the other data which will that already exist in the database ; however, some data will not be exported (session templates, symbol roots, exchanges) if it is not applied to any symbol in the futureQuoteManager.<br>
'''To save database files:'''
# Click Windows '''Start''' button.
# Select '''Run'''
# For 32 bit MultiCharts on Windows XP, paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\Application Data\TS Support\MultiCharts'''<br>For 32 bit MultiCharts on Windows Vista/7/8/10 paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts'''<br>For '''64''' bit MultiCharts on Windows Vista or /7/8/10 paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts64'''<br>For 32 bit MultiCharts .NET on Windows Vista/7, /8/10 paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts.NET''' ;<br>For '''64''' bit MultiCharts .NET on Windows XP Vista/7/8/10 paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\Application Data\TS Support\MultiCharts.NET64'''<br>
# Press '''Enter.'''
# In the popped up window make a copy of the '''DataBase''' folder with all its contents.<br><br>
'''To export data:'''
# Open QuoteManager:<br>In MultiCharts main menu select '''File''', then point to '''New''' and click '''QuoteManager Window'''
# In QuoteManager main menu select '''File''', then point to '''Export Data''' and click '''Export All Instruments…''' ;or <br>Click the Export Data http[[File://wwwQM_Export.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/041_Export.gif png]] icon on the toolbar. # In the '''Export''' window make sure that the '''Export symbols with settings, no data''' check box is unchecked.
# Click '''Next'''
# Enter the name of the *.qmd file and choose the path where it will be located.
# Click '''Next'''
# Click '''Finish'''. <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note:'''That is not recommended to export all instruments in one go into QMD file if the databases size is more than 4 gb, as there may be not enough RAM for compression. To avoid possible difficulties please export instruments in parts (highlight instruments by holding the CTRL key and clicking on them) or just do a copy of the Databases folder itself as described above</div>
==Saving Workspaces==
# Click Windows '''Start''' button.
# Select '''Run'''.
# Save all *.tml files
# These files are supposed to end up in your new computer.
==Exporting Symbol Mapping==
Symbol mapping can be exported and imported with the broker profile connected or disconnected. It is saved to the hard drive as a file with '''.sm''' extension in a binary format and cannot be viewed/ edited using any editor.
Export of Symbol Mapping can be done if at least one line with Chart Symbol mapped to Broker Symbol is available.
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[[File:Export.png]]
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To export Symbol Mapping:
# In the Symbol Mapping window click '''Export''' button.
# '''Save As''' dialog box will appear, allowing to choose a file name for the Symbol Mapping export file.
# Select the folder where the file should be saved and its name, then click '''Save''' button.
# When the export is finished a '''Symbol Mapping Export Results''' dialog window will appear. All the exported mapping lines can be seen there.
==Restoring Custom Studies==
'''To restore database files:'''
# Click Windows '''Start''' button.
# Select '''Run'''
# For 32 bit MultiCharts on Windows XP, paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\Application Data\TS Support\MultiCharts'''<br>For 32 bit MultiCharts on Windows Vista/7/8/10 paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts'''<br>For '''64''' bit MultiCharts on Windows Vista or /7/8/10 paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts64'''<br>For 32 bit MultiCharts .NET on Windows Vista/7, /8/10 paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts.NET''' ;<br>For '''64''' bit MultiCharts .NET on Windows XP Vista/7/8/10 paste the following command: '''%allusersprofile%\Application Data\TS Support\MultiCharts.NET64'''<br>
# Press ''Enter''.
# Copy Paste the DataBase folder with all its contents to into the popped up window.# Right click on the MultiCharts shortcut –> Properties –> "Shortcut" tab –> select "open file location".# In the appeared window run the '''Dataupdater.exe'''.<br><br>
'''To import data:'''
# Open QuoteManager:<br> In MultiCharts main menu select '''File''', then point to '''New''' and click '''QuoteManager Window'''.
# In QuoteManager 's main menu select '''File''', then point to '''Import Data''' and click '''Import Instruments…''' ;or:<br>Click the '''Import Data''' http[[File://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/04_ImportQM_Import.gif png]] icon on the toolbar. # In the Import window , select the file to import.
# Click '''Next'''.
# Click '''Finish'''.
# Click Windows '''Start''' button.
# Select '''Run'''.
# Enter the same command for Windows Vista, Win7 /Windows 7/Windows 8 and XP: ''%userprofile%\Application Data\TS Support\MultiCharts''
# Copy*.tml files from your old computer to the popped-up folder.
==Importing Symbol Mapping==
[[File:Import.png]]
To import Symbol Mapping:
# In the Symbol Mapping window click '''Import''' button.
# In the '''Open''' dialog box that appears, navigate to and select the Symbol Mapping file (.sm extension) and click the '''Open''' button.
# When the import is finished the '''Symbol Mapping Import Results''' dialog window will appear. All the imported mapping lines can be seen there.
# To apply the imported Symbol Mapping click '''OK''' button or '''Apply''' button. To ignore the imported Symbol Mapping click '''Cancel''' button.
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note 1:''' If current Symbol Mapping lines are identical to the ones that are in the imported files, a dialog box with the corresponding message will appear.</div>
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note 2:''' Import can be done '''ONLY''' into the Broker profile of the '''SAME BROKER''' (broker profile can be named differently though).
'''e.g.''', it is not possible to import Symbol Mapping of Interactive Brokers to CQG broker profile, but import can be executed from CQG broker profile to CQG broker profile named, for example, CQG Demo.
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<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note 3:''' Import can be executed to any MultiCharts product (32-bit and 64-bit versions).
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