QuoteManager

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Managing data

Exporting Data

One can export data from one, several selected or all symbols into an ASCII or QMD file via File -> Export Data or by right-clicking the symbol -> Export Data
See the Exporting Data page for more info.

Importing Data

One can import data into a symbol from an ASCII or QMD file via File -> Import Data or by right-clicking the symbol -> Import Data
See the Importing Data page for more info.

Importing Symbol List

A text file that contains a list of symbols and their parameters can be imported instead of adding symbols one by one.
To import symbol list, go to File -> Import Symbol List or use the CTRL+L keyboard shortcut.
See the Import Symbol List page for more info.

Mapping ASCII

This tool can be used to indicate the path to a file populated with data.
To use this tool, go to File -> Map ASCII
See the Mapping ASCII page for more info.

Tools

Symbol Dictionary

This tool allows editing the existing and adding new symbol roots.
Symbol Dictionary contains a list of futures symbol roots with pre-defined contract specifications and session times.
See the Symbol Dictionary for Futures page for more info.

Session Templates

This tool allows creating templates for rapid access to the session configurations.
See the Setting Custom Session Templates page for more info.

Exchanges & ECNs

This tool allows adding/removing Exchanges/ECNs and editing their parameters.
See the Setting Exchanges & ECNs page for more info.

Custom Resolutions Manager

This tool allows creating new bar resolutions for MultiCharts.
See the Custom Resolutions page for more info.

Managing Instruments

Editing Instruments

Select a symbol and go Instrument -> Edit Instrument to open the symbol settings.

Adding Instruments

Instruments can be added manually and from data source (the correct symbol parameters will be provided by data feed): Instrument -> Add Symbol
See the Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List section for more info.

Adding Custom Futures

Custom Futures is a symbol combined from the individual futures contracts available in QuoteManager. It is a convenient solution in case continuous futures data is not provided by the data feed. Go Instrument -> Add Custom Futures to create a custom futures instrument.
See the Custom Futures page for more info.

Deleting Instruments

Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> Instrument -> Delete Symbol See the Deleting Symbol(s) from the Symbol List section for more info.

Downloading Historical Data

Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> Instrument -> Download Historical Data

Customizing QuoteManager window

One can adjust the QuoteManager window via the View menu.

Sort By

Select one of the sorting criteria: Symbol, Description, Exchange Listed, Category, Data Source, Collect RT Data w/o Plotting.

Set the sorting order: Sort Ascending, Sort Descending

Columns

One can select, reorder and set width for the displayed columns.

Check the boxes or use Show and Hide buttons to set columns to be displayed in QuoteManger.

Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to reorder the columns.

Press Reset to go back to the default settings.

Set the width for the selected column by putting the desired pixel amount. Column size can also be manually adjusted.

Event Log

Enable the Event Log to see the messages related to data feed connection and data requests.