How to Move MultiCharts Database, Studies and Logs from C Drive (Starting from 8.7 Version)

During installation of MultiCharts, one can specify different from C drive installation folder location. However, the most space that is used by MultiCharts is filled with MultiCharts database, log files and studies. By default everything mentioned is stored on the C drive. There is a way to move the files and folders to a different hard drive.

Starting from MultiCharts 8.7 version, the location of Database files, Cache files, Studies, Logs, Order and Position Tracker Data can be found in MultiCharts. In the Main Menu click File, then click Preferences and select Directories tab.

Database files

Before starting, it is recommended to backup the database (see How to Backup User Data). The first step is to copy the files themselves:

Note: See How to Reduce Database Size to fill less space on another drive before moving the database files.

Starting from MultiCharts 8.7 version, the location of Database files can be found and copied in MultiCharts. In the Main Menu click File, select Preferences, click Directories tab. After it:

1. Click Windows Start button.
2. For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 paste Databases path into the Search field.
3. Press Enter.
4. In the popped up window make a copy of the Database folder with all its contents.
5. Paste the copy of the database to new location.
   

The second step is to change the Databases path in MultiCharts:

1. Run MultiCharts.
2. In the Main Menu go to File.
3. Select Preferences.
4. Click Directories tab and change Databases path to the new one.

Note: For example, new location of Database files is "E:\new_location\Databases".

Studies

Before starting, it is recommended to backup the studies (see How to Backup User Data). The first step is to copy the files themselves:

1. Click Windows Start button.
2. Select Run.
3. For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 paste the following command: %allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts\StudyServer;
   Note:
   For 64 bit Windows the path to MultiCharts 64 bit studies is %allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts64\StudyServer;
   For 64 bit Windows the path to MultiCharts 32 bit studies is %allusersprofile%\TS Support\MultiCharts\StudyServer;
   
   For Windows XP paste the following command: %allusersprofile%\Application Data\TS Support\MultiCharts\StudyServer
4. Press Enter.
5. In the popped up window make a copy of the Studies folder with all its contents.
6. Paste the copy of the Studies folder to new location.
   

The second step is to change the registry key:

1. Click Windows Start button.
2. Select Run.
3. Type regedit.
4. Press Enter.
5. Find the StudiesPath registry key in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TS Support\MultiCharts\
   Note:
   For 64 bit Windows the path to MultiCharts 64 bit studies is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TS Support\MultiCharts64;
   For 64 bit Windows the path to MultiCharts 32 bit studies is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\TS Support\MultiCharts;
6. If the key name "StudiesPath" is missing - manually create it.
7. Change the path to new location of your study files.

Note:For example new location of the "Studies" folder is "E:\new_location\". "StudiesPath" key value will be "E:\new_location\"

Log files

There is no need to backup your logs unless the file contain information regarding an issue (see MultiCharts Logs). To change the logs folder location:

1. Click Windows Start button.
2. Select Run.
3. Type regedit.
4. Press Enter.
5. Find the BugSlayer\Log Directory in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TS Support\BugSlayer
6. Change the path to logs folder location.