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It is possible to modify symbol properties in QuoteManager. Every symbol has a set of properties.
Data Source, Category, Exchange & ECN, Symbol Name and Symbol Root are the mandatory properties.
It is possible to modify propeties only after the symbol is
[[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101-01_SettingIndProp.html name="1"; |already added]]
to the symbol list.
In case the symbol was added [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="1=11"; |manually]]
all mandatory (except '''Symbol Root''') and some optional properties are already set.
It is possible to modify propeties [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101-01_SettingIndProp.html name="2"; |while creating a symbol]] as well as after the symbol is [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101-01_SettingIndProp.html name="1"; |already added]] to the symbol list. <div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">Important: This information can be obtained from the exchanges where the symbol is listed or from a brokerage firm.</div> The properties are edited in the [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101-01_SettingIndProp.html name="1"; |'''Edit Symbol''']] window: == Editing an existing symbol properties == # Double-click the necessary symbol in the symbol list.# Select appropriate tab in the '''Edit Symbol''' window opened.<div style="background-color: #E2ECEE;">Note: First tab name dynamically changes according to the symbol category set.</div># Set necessary properties. or # Select the necessary symbol (see [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="2"; |Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list]] section).# Click the '''Edit Symbol''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/QM/02_EditSymbol.png icon on the toolbar.# Select appropriate tab in the '''Edit Symbol''' window opened.<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: First tab name dynamically changes according to the symbol category set.</div># Set necessary properties. or # Select the necessary symbol (see [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="2"; |Selecting Symbol(s) in Symbol list]] section).# Under menu select '''Symbol''' and click '''Edit Symbol...'''.# Select appropriate tab in the '''Edit Symbol''' window opened.<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: First tab name dynamically changes according to the symbol category set.</div># Set necessary properties. or # Right-click on necessary symbol and select '''Edit Symbol...'''.# Select appropriate tab in the '''Edit Symbol''' window opened.<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: First tab name dynamically changes according to the symbol category set.</div># Set necessary properties. == Editing a new symbol properties == After filling information in the [[<span style="color: red;">'''LINK'''</span> /101_Symbol_List.html name="1=11"; |'''Add Symbol''']]window the '''Edit Symbol''' window appears automatically making possible setting properties. <div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">Important: The '''Category''' property can not be changed for a symbol.</div><br><div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">Important: It is required to set the '''Symbol Root''' property.</div><br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Tip: '''Symbol Root''' for stocks is the same as the '''Symbol Root''' property.</div><br> {|style="border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000"!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px"|'''Property'''!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px"|'''Tab'''!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px"|'''Category Applicable'''!style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px"|'''Description'''
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|Returns a numeric expression representing the fractional portion of a full point move for a particular symbol. The PriceScale value is represented by a whole number.
For example; the PriceScale of the E-Mini S&P is100, which represents the fractional portion
of a full point move for the E-Mini S&P. Any stock would also have a PriceScale of 100. 1 / PriceScale = Minimum price increment.
<br>'''MinMove / PriceScale''' returns the smallest increment between trades.
<br>'''MinMove / PriceScale * BigPointValue''' returns the dollar value of the smallest change in price.
<div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: MultiCharts can display prices in both decimal and fractional format.</div> === Displaying prices in decimal format ===
# Double click on the symbol in QuoteManager. The '''Edit Symbol''' window will appear.
# In the '''Settings Details''' section, select the appropriate '''Price Scale''' from the drop-down list. The following selections are available for decimal format:
== Displaying prices in fractional format ==
# Double click on the symbol in QuoteManager. The '''Edit Symbol''' window will appear.
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Settings Details''' section, select the appropriate '''Price Scale''' from the drop-down list. The following selections are available for fractional format:<br>{||'''Fractions with <br>integer numerator'''|-|align="right"|1/2|-|align="right"|1/4|-|align="right"|1/8|-|align="right"|1/16|-|align="right"|1/32|-|align="right"|1/64|-|align="right"|1/128|-|align="right"|1/256|}<br>
<br>10 <sup>23.5 </sup>/<sub>32</sub>
<br>10 <sup>23.75</sup>/<sub>32</sub>
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The "10th", "j", and "S" markings have special meaning.
Their definitions are laid out in the table below:
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<br>"j" means the decimal in the numerator can be in increments of 0.25.
<br>"S" means the decimal in the numerator can be in increments of 0.5.
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