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# If tick/volume bars must be displayed on a chart.
When mapping, the file path and format is are indicated once, and every time a chart is created the program finds the file automatically, converts it into the necessary format based on the preset configuration and displays the data. <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">''' ASCII Mapping file reference details are displayed under the '''"ASCII Mapping" tab''' in the '''Edit Symbol''' window (see [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Setting_Properties#Editing_an_Existing_Symbol_Properties here]). This tab is displayed only when an instrument is mapped to a file.</div>
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== How to map ASCII files ==
# Open '''QuoteManager''' window#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]]
# On the '''File''' menu, click '''Map ASCII'''.
# Click '''Browse''' to indicate the path containing the files to be mapped.
#*: To change the sequence:<br>
#*# Click the column heading.
#*# From the drop-down field select the correct filedfile.
#*# Repeat for all improperly defined columns.
#:<div style="background-color: #E2ECEE;">After those parameters have been properly set, the program analyses the file again and sets the proper '''Resolution'''. <br>The program will automatically apply the edited template for all files with the same structureand resolution within the selected folder, so the user does not have to edit every file manually. To edit specific files separately, map them individually or place files with similar structure into separate folders.</div>
# Indicate the '''Category''', '''Exchange''', '''Field''', '''TimeZone''', '''Price''' and '''Volume Multiplier''' for all symbols. If the same value is to be used in several cells, the program supports copying and multi-pasting.
# Make sure the check box is checked for files to be mapped. If all fields are filled, the program checks the check box on the left, indicating that the file is ready for mapping. To cancel the selection of files for mapping click '''Uncheck All''' option in the lower part of the '''ASCII Mapping''' window.# Click ok '''OK''' to complete the procedure.
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