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To connect MultiCharts to Interactive Brokers (IB) data feed, it is necessary to have IB software installed and running on the computer. | To connect MultiCharts to Interactive Brokers (IB) data feed, it is necessary to have IB software installed and running on the computer. | ||
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When the connection is configured correctly, MultiCharts launches IB software automatically when data is requested. IB has 2 applications that can be used | When the connection is configured correctly, MultiCharts launches IB software automatically when data is requested. IB has 2 applications that can be used to connect MultiCharts to IB: | ||
# IB Trader Workstation (requires 1 logout per 24 hours). | # IB Trader Workstation (requires 1 logout per 24 hours). | ||
# IB Gateway. | # IB Gateway. | ||
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Java version 7 is strongly recommended for IB software to work correctly.</div> | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Java version 7 is strongly recommended for IB software to work correctly.</div> | ||
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Though there is choice between web-based and standalone version, standalone version is recommended to use. | Though there is a choice between web-based and standalone version, standalone version is recommended to use. | ||
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To download IB Trader Workstation and IB Gateway, follow this link: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=14099#tws-software | To download IB Trader Workstation and IB Gateway, follow this link: https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=14099#tws-software | ||
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# Set the Port (Socket port) number to the same value both in IB Gateway and IB Broker Profile in MultiCharts. <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': By default in IB Gateway '''Socket port''' number is '''4001'''. In IB data source in QuoteManager default '''Port''' ('''Socket port''') number is '''7497'''.</div> | # Set the Port (Socket port) number to the same value both in IB Gateway and IB Broker Profile in MultiCharts. <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': By default in IB Gateway '''Socket port''' number is '''4001'''. In IB data source in QuoteManager default '''Port''' ('''Socket port''') number is '''7497'''.</div> | ||
# Add '''127.0.0.1''' to '''Trusted IP Addresses''' or check the '''"Allow connections from localhost only"''' box (only if Gateway is running on the same PC). If Gateway is running on a remote PC - you should specify its IP address. | # Add '''127.0.0.1''' to '''Trusted IP Addresses''' or check the '''"Allow connections from localhost only"''' box (only if Gateway is running on the same PC). If Gateway is running on a remote PC - you should specify its IP address. | ||
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<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': If TWS/Gateway current language is set to any language except English, it is required to enable the option that means “Send API messages in English” in API settings.</div> | |||
==To set up Interactive Brokers data feed connection:== | ==To set up Interactive Brokers data feed connection:== | ||
# In the '''QuoteManager''' main menu select '''Tools''', then click '''Data Sources''' and click on '''Interactive Brokers'''. | # In the '''QuoteManager''' main menu select '''Tools''', then click '''Data Sources''' and click on '''Interactive Brokers'''. | ||
# In the popped up window choose whether you have a '''standalone''' installed on your PC version of IB TWS / IB Gateway or a '''web-based one'''. ''Standalone version is recommended to use''. | # In the popped up window choose whether you have a '''standalone''' version installed on your PC version of IB TWS / IB Gateway or a '''web-based one'''. ''Standalone version is recommended to use''. | ||
# Click '''Ok'''. | # Click '''Ok'''. | ||
# Once you clicked Ok, the Interactive Brokers Data Feed Configuration window is opened. It is recommended to use default settings. | # Once you clicked Ok, the Interactive Brokers Data Feed Configuration window is opened. It is recommended to use default settings. | ||
:* '''Connectivity''' section.<br>Make sure the '''Server IP Address''' and '''Port''' numbers are correct.<br>IB TWS can be launched automatically by MultiCharts on attempt to add a symbol from IB data source; once a chart, DOM, Market Scanner window with IB instrument is open. To enable this option check '''Launch Trader Workstation at start''' box. | :* '''Connectivity''' section.<br>Make sure the '''Server IP Address''' and '''Port''' numbers are correct.<br>IB TWS can be launched automatically by MultiCharts on attempt to add a symbol from IB data source; once a chart, DOM, Market Scanner window with IB instrument is open. To enable this option check '''Launch Trader Workstation at start''' box. | ||
:* '''Notifications''' section.<br> | |||
:::* '''Show Error pop-up Alert'''. Check this box to display error pop-up messages related to the data feed connection. | |||
:::* '''Show Pacing Violation pop-up Alert'''. Check this box to receive notifications about hitting Pacing violation (see [[Interactive_Brokers_Pacing_Violation|Interactive Brokers Pacing Violation]]). | |||
:::* '''Show Delayed Data Alert'''. Check this box to receive pop-up messages about delayed data on the chart. | |||
:* '''Historical data''' section.<br>There is no need to reconfigure settings in this section. It is set up by default. Advanced users can check/uncheck the following options. | :* '''Historical data''' section.<br>There is no need to reconfigure settings in this section. It is set up by default. Advanced users can check/uncheck the following options. | ||
::* '''Download historical data.''' | ::* '''Download historical data.''' | ||
:::* '''Regular Trading Hours'''. Check the box to have standard trading session for daily-based charts. | :::* '''Regular Trading Hours'''. Check the box to have standard trading session for daily-based charts. | ||
:::* ''' | :::* '''Don’t request Tick data for the intervals with no Minute data'''.<br>If the box is checked, MultiCharts assumes that the interval that has no minute data from server also doesn’t have tick data. | ||
:::* '''Filter bars with zero volume box'''. | :::* '''Filter bars with zero volume box'''. | ||
:::* '''Filter bars with zero price box'''. | :::* '''Filter bars with zero price box'''. | ||
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:::* '''Simultaneous loading of Historical Data across all symbols/charts'''.<br>If the box is checked the data is requested for all symbols simultaneously, not in a particular order. | :::* '''Simultaneous loading of Historical Data across all symbols/charts'''.<br>If the box is checked the data is requested for all symbols simultaneously, not in a particular order. | ||
:::* '''Utilization of cache for real-time price data'''.<br><div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">'''Example''': historical minutes are requested as minutes from server up to the latest one. The latest historical is plotted from ticks up to the present moment. All the data that is collected in real-time (ticks) is used to build minutes.</div><div style="background-color: #dd9914;">'''Note:''' Due to [[Interactive Brokers Pacing Violation|IB Pacing Violation limitation]] MultiCharts stores realtime IB quotes in a cache until the restart of the platform. When you reload a chart in order to avoid pacing violation the data is taken from this cache. If you want the data to be directly loaded from IB servers, please disable this option. To make this setting come into effect you need to restart MultiCharts and all of its applications.</div> | :::* '''Utilization of cache for real-time price data'''.<br><div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">'''Example''': historical minutes are requested as minutes from server up to the latest one. The latest historical is plotted from ticks up to the present moment. All the data that is collected in real-time (ticks) is used to build minutes.</div><div style="background-color: #dd9914;">'''Note:''' Due to [[Interactive Brokers Pacing Violation|IB Pacing Violation limitation]] MultiCharts stores realtime IB quotes in a cache until the restart of the platform. When you reload a chart in order to avoid pacing violation the data is taken from this cache. If you want the data to be directly loaded from IB servers, please disable this option. To make this setting come into effect you need to restart MultiCharts and all of its applications.</div> | ||
::* ''' | ::* '''Build Tick-based Bars Using:''' either '''1 Tick''' or '''1 Second''' or '''5 Seconds''' data from IB servers. | ||
::* ''' | ::* '''Build Minute-based Bars Using:''' either '''1 Minute''' or '''15 Minutes''' data from IB servers. | ||
:* '''Real-Time Data''' section.<br>'''There is no need to reconfigure it. It is set up by default.''' | :* '''Real-Time Data''' section.<br>'''There is no need to reconfigure it. It is set up by default.''' | ||
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::* '''Generate a new | ::* ''' Include "Unreportable Last" Trades'''.<br> Check this option for the small size transactions (less than 1 lot) to be included. | ||
::* ''' Generate a new Tick with Zero Volume upon DailyHigh (DailyLow) update'''.<br>This option is enabled by default. If the discrepancy between DailyHigh (DailyLow) and IB real time data is detected, this option allows for the generation of a new tick with the required price and zero volume to eliminate the discrepancy. When this option is disabled, the discrepancy between DailyHigh (DailyLow) and IB real time data is possible. | |||
:* Click the '''Reset''' button to restore default settings. | :* Click the '''Reset''' button to restore default settings. | ||
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