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How to Set Up Symbol Mapping

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Symbol == Why do I need symbol mapping is required in two cases:? ==# Your data source is not the same as your broker. For example, you plot IQFeed data and trade with Interactive Brokers broker profile. Data source symbols should be mapped to broker symbols.<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Data source connection should be configured for your broker as well to add required symbols, even if you don't use it for data. Find connection guides [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Built-in_Data_Sources here].</div>
# You trade continuous futures. Continuous contracts should be mapped to front-month contracts. For example, @ES should be mapped to ESZ2.
# You trade custom futures. Custom futures should be mapped to corresponding front-month contracts.
Here’s how to == How do I set it up:symbol mapping? ==
# In the main MultiCharts window go to '''File -> Broker Profiles -> Symbol Mapping'''
# Select your broker in the '''Showed mapped symbols for''' drop-down menu
# Click '''Add''' to create a new line
# In the new empty line, click the '''three dots in the Chart Symbol column''' and select the symbol to be plotted on your chart. <br>Then click the '''three dots in the Broker Symbol column''' and select the symbol to route orders to.<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': If the required symbol is not on the list, click '''Add Symbol''' to add it from data source.</div>
# Click '''Apply''' -> '''OK'''