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=== Adding Symbols in Manual Mode ===
To add a symbol:
# Open '''QuoteManager''' window
#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]]
# On the '''Symbol''' menu, select '''Add Symbol''', then click '''Manually''', or <br>Click the '''Add Symbol''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/QM/01_AddSymbol.png icon on the toolbar.
# Select a '''Data Source''' from the list. If the desired data vendor is not listed, it could be that the vendor is not installed. See [[Operating_Data_Sources|Data Sources]] for additional information.
# Enter the '''Symbol''' name.
# Select the '''Category''' from the list.
# Select the '''Exchange''' from the list. If the desired exchange is not listed, see the [[Setting_Exchanges_%26_ECNs|Exchanges]] section.
# Click '''OK'''.
# Enter the symbol '''Root'''. <br><span style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: Stock root is the same as the stock's name.</span>
# Click '''OK''' to add symbol with current properties or set [[Setting_Properties|Symbol Properties]].
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For details on specific data vendor symbols, see [[:Category:Built-in_Data_Sources|Built-in Datafeeds]]
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# Open '''QuoteManager''' window
#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]]
# On the '''SymbolInstrument''' menu, select '''Add Symbol'''.
# Select '''From Data Source'''.
# Choose a data source from the '''Data Source '''list; the '''Insert Symbols into Portfolio''' window will open.<br>If a data vendor is not in the list:
:: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: If there is a message “You must create *** exchange first”, it means that a symbol that is added has an exchange that is not in the list of exchanges in QuoteManager. All that you need to do is to add the required exchange to the list with correct corresponding abbreviation (see [[Setting Exchanges & ECNs]]). </div>
# Click '''Close''' or continue to search for symbols. <br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: If necessary, [[Setting_Properties|Symbol Properties]] can be changed (not recommended).</div>
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=== Adding Symbols in Manual Mode ===
To add a symbol:
# Open '''QuoteManager''' window
#* see [[:Category:QuoteManager#Opening QuoteManager|how]]
# On the '''Symbol''' menu, select '''Add Symbol''', then click '''Manually''', or <br>Click the '''Add Symbol''' [[File:QM_addsymbol.png]] icon on the toolbar.
# Select a '''Data Source''' from the list. If the desired data vendor is not listed, it could be that the vendor is not installed. See [[Operating_Data_Sources|Data Sources]] for additional information.
# Enter the '''Symbol''' name.
# Select the '''Category''' from the list.
# Select the '''Exchange''' from the list. If the desired exchange is not listed, see the [[Setting_Exchanges_%26_ECNs|Exchanges]] section.
# Click '''OK'''.
# Enter the symbol '''Root'''. <br><span style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: Stock root is the same as the stock's name.</span>
# Click '''OK''' to add symbol with current properties or set [[Setting_Properties|Symbol Properties]].
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# Select the symbols to be deleted.
# Selected symbols can be deleted by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Delete Symbol''' http[[File://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/QM/03_DeleteSymbolQM_delete.png ]] icon on the toolbar
#* Right-clicking on the selected symbols and then clicking '''Delete Symbol'''
#* Selecting '''Symbol''' on the main menu and then clicking '''Delete Symbol'''
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Column width can also be resized by using the mouse.</div>
[[Category:QuoteManagerSetting Symbols]]
