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To connect <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note:''' Metastock data will be supported in MultiCharts only with Metastock application prior to '''12 version'''.MultiCharts can read Metastock historical data feed, if it is necessary stored in .dat file and there is a Master and/or EMaster file next to have their database .dat files on in the computersame folder.There's also a limitation of 65000 records per file. </div>
Limitation: 65000 bars per symbol limitation To connect MultiCharts to Metastock data files, it is necessary to have their database files on the computer.
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To set up MB Trading Metastock data feed connection:
:# In the '''QuoteManager''' main menu select '''Tools''' and then click '''Data Sources''' window. Select '''Metastock''' in the list of all supported data vendors and click the '''Settings''' button.
:# In the opened up window locate the path to '''Metastock files''' by clicking the '''Add…''' button. You can also delete the location by clicking the '''Delete''' button. '''Up''' and '''Down''' buttons can be used to change the priority of requests to the file locations.
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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><div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">'''Note:''' By default the instruments are added under the Stock category, UNDEF exchange. You can change the exchange and instrument’s description once the symbol is added. If you want the symbol to be added under a different category you will need to add it manually.</div>
[[Category:Built-in Data Sources]]
