Changes

To connect MultiCharts to IQFeed data, it is necessary to have IQFeed software should be installed and launched on the computer. <br>When the connection is set up correctly, MultiCharts brings up IQFeed software automatically when their data is requested. <br>To download the latest version of IQFeed client, follow the link: http://www.iqfeed.net/index.cfm?displayaction=support&section=download

:# In the '''QuoteManager''' main menu select go to '''Tools''' and then click → '''Data Sources'''. Select '''IQFeed''' in the list of all supported data vendors and click the '''Settings''' button. The IQFeed Data Feed Configuration window is openedwill open.

::* Check '''Filter extended trades supplied by the exchange''' to filter extended trades, that the exchange sends even during short breaks within the session and it might lead to incorrect bars on the chart (spikes). <br>The filter is applied to historical and real-time data.<br>Check '''Only within symbol's sessions''' to apply the filter only within the symbol's session. The symbol's sessions are determined by the setting in the symbol's settings → Sessions tab. 

::* '''Historical Data section'''<br>Check the '''Build minute and daily bars based on tick data''' box to request only tick data from IQfeed server IQFeed servers and build all other resolution charts resolutions out of tick data.<br> <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': IQFeed provides less tick data comparing compared to minute or daily data, do . Do not enable that option if minute and daily data is needed, as it will result in less fewer bars on chart. <br>  </div>::* '''Real-Time section'''<br>Check the '''Generate a new Ask/Bid tick if Trade changes''' box to make snapshots of Ask/Bid streams and show them in MultiCharts only at the moment when a new Trade comes.<br>Check the '''Request trades only''' box to filter out the Ask/Bid updates without Trade ticks. <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': To apply settings, restart all [[MultiCharts Processes]].</div> To add an instrument manually or from data source, see [[Data_Sources_Overview#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List]].<br>For symbol name reference check the [[Symbol Guide]]. == Troubleshooting ==

<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Changing If data is not plotted or plotted incorrectly, please open an identical chart in the data feed settings requires restart of all [[MultiCharts Processes]] for having IQFeed app, you can find the changes appliedIQFeed Connection Manager on your Windows toolbar.</divbr>Right-click the IQFeed Connection Manager icon → Display Apps → Charts.

To add an instrument manually or from If charts are correct in IQFeed, but not in MultiCharts, check your data source, feed setting (see [[Data_Sources_Overview#Adding_Symbol.28s.29_to_Symbol_List|Adding Symbol(sabove) to Symbol List]], especially the use of the '''Build minute and daily bars based on tick data''' option.