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To connect MultiCharts to IQFeed data, | To connect MultiCharts to IQFeed data, IQFeed software should be installed and launched.<br> | ||
When the connection is set up correctly, MultiCharts brings up IQFeed software automatically when their data is requested.<br> | |||
To download the latest version of IQFeed client, follow the link: http://www.iqfeed.net/index.cfm?displayaction=support§ion=download | |||
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To set up IQFeed data feed connection: | To set up IQFeed data feed connection: | ||
:# In | :# In '''QuoteManager''' go to '''Tools''' → '''Data Sources'''. Select '''IQFeed''' and click the '''Settings'''. The IQFeed Data Feed Configuration window will open. | ||
:# In the opened up window: | :# In the opened up window: | ||
::* Check '''Filter extended trades supplied by the exchange''' to filter extended trades | ::* Check '''Filter extended trades supplied by the exchange''' to filter extended trades that the exchange sends even during short breaks within the session and it might lead to incorrect bars on the chart (spikes). The filter is applied to historical and real-time data.<br>Check '''Only within symbol's sessions''' to apply the filter only within the symbol's session. The symbol's sessions are determined by the setting in the symbol's settings → Sessions tab. | ||
::* '''Authorization section'''<br>Enter Login and Password. | ::* '''Authorization section'''<br>Enter Login and Password. | ||
::* '''Historical Data section'''<br>Check the '''Build minute and daily bars based on tick data''' box to request only tick data from | ::* '''Historical Data section'''<br>Check the '''Build minute and daily bars based on tick data''' box to request only tick data from IQFeed servers and build all other resolutions out of tick data.<br> <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': IQFeed provides less tick data compared to minute or daily data. Do not enable that option if minute and daily data is needed as it will result in fewer bars on chart.<br> | ||
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<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': To apply settings, restart all [[MultiCharts Processes]].</div> | ||
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]]. | 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> | ||
For symbol name reference check the [[Symbol Guide]]. | |||
[[Category:Built-in Data Sources]] | [[Category:Built-in Data Sources]] |