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Symbol Mapping is a universal symbol name translation tool between data feeds and brokers. Very often data feeds and brokers have different names for the same symbol and orders can get rejected because of incorrect symbol reference. Thanks to Symbol Mapping tool it is possible to use any combination of data feeds and brokers. It helps to route your order to the broker, and to receive an order status. | Symbol Mapping is a universal symbol name translation tool between data feeds and brokers. Very often data feeds and brokers have different names for the same symbol and orders can get rejected because of incorrect symbol reference. Thanks to Symbol Mapping tool it is possible to use any combination of data feeds and brokers. It helps to route your order to the broker, and to receive an order status. | ||
To access Symbol Mapping window, in MultiCharts Main Menu go to '''File''', then select '''Broker Profiles''' and in the opened menu click '''Symbol Mapping...'''.<br> | |||
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== Symbol Mapping Import & Export == | == Symbol Mapping Import & Export == | ||
Symbol mapping can be exported and imported with the broker profile connected or disconnected. It is saved to the hard drive as a file with '''.sm''' extension. | Symbol mapping can be exported and imported with the broker profile connected or disconnected. It is saved to the hard drive as a file with '''.sm''' extension in a binary format and cannot be viewed/edited using any editor. | ||
=== Export === | === Export === | ||
Export of Symbol Mapping can be done if at least one line with Chart Symbol mapped to Broker Symbol is available. | Export of Symbol Mapping can be done if at least one line with Chart Symbol mapped to Broker Symbol is available.<br> | ||
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<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note 3:''' Import can be executed to any MultiCharts product | <br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note 3:''' Import can be executed to any MultiCharts product (32-bit and 64-bit versions). | ||
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