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Revision as of 21:01, 23 February 2012
MetaStock has been one of the leading programs for years.
Many of data sources provide data in the MetaStock format.
Features and limitations
Features
- Ability to convert time between Local, Exchange and GMT
- Ability to create minute bars from ticks
Limitations
- 65000 bars per symbol limitation
Setting up
- Make sure that the MetaStock Professional is installed and functioning properly.
- In QuoteManager on the Tools menu select Data Sources....
- Select MetaStock and click Settings....
- Click Browse… and indicate the path to the folder storing the data.
To create a symbol using MetaStock as the Data Source see Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol list section for more detailed information.
