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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<br>
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<br>
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.<br>
To import symbol list, go to File -> Import Symbol List or use the CTRL+L keyboard shortcut.<br>
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.<br>
To use this tool, go to File -> Map ASCII<br>
See the [[Mapping ASCII]] page for more info.
== Tools ==
=== Symbol Dictionary ===
This tool allows editing the existing and adding new symbol roots.<br>
Symbol Dictionary contains a list of futures symbol roots with pre-defined contract specifications and session times.<br>
See the [[Symbol Dictionary for Futures]] page for more info.
=== Session Templates ===
This tool allows creating templates for rapid access to the session configurations.<br>
See the [[Setting Custom Session Templates]] page for more info.
=== Exchanges & ECNs ===
This tool allows adding/removing Exchanges/ECNs and editing their parameters.<br>
See the [[Setting Exchanges & ECNs]] page for more info.
=== Custom Resolutions Manager ===
This tool allows creating new bar resolutions for MultiCharts.<br>
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.<br>
=== Adding instruments ===
Instruments can be added manually and from data source (the correct symbol parameters will be provided by data feed): Instrument -> Add Symbol<br>
=== Adding Custom Futures ===
Instrument -> Add Custom Futures to create a custom futures instrument.<br>
=== Deleting Instrument ===
Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> Instrument -> Delete Symbol
=== 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.<br>
Set the sorting order: Sort Ascending, Sort Descending
=== Columns ===
One can select, reorder and set width for the displayed columns.<br>
Check the boxes or use Show and Hide buttons to set columns to be displayed in QuoteManger.<br>
Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to reorder the columns.<br>
Press Reset to go back to the default settings.<br>
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.
=== 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<br>
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<br>
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.<br>
To import symbol list, go to File -> Import Symbol List or use the CTRL+L keyboard shortcut.<br>
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.<br>
To use this tool, go to File -> Map ASCII<br>
See the [[Mapping ASCII]] page for more info.
== Tools ==
=== Symbol Dictionary ===
This tool allows editing the existing and adding new symbol roots.<br>
Symbol Dictionary contains a list of futures symbol roots with pre-defined contract specifications and session times.<br>
See the [[Symbol Dictionary for Futures]] page for more info.
=== Session Templates ===
This tool allows creating templates for rapid access to the session configurations.<br>
See the [[Setting Custom Session Templates]] page for more info.
=== Exchanges & ECNs ===
This tool allows adding/removing Exchanges/ECNs and editing their parameters.<br>
See the [[Setting Exchanges & ECNs]] page for more info.
=== Custom Resolutions Manager ===
This tool allows creating new bar resolutions for MultiCharts.<br>
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.<br>
=== Adding instruments ===
Instruments can be added manually and from data source (the correct symbol parameters will be provided by data feed): Instrument -> Add Symbol<br>
=== Adding Custom Futures ===
Instrument -> Add Custom Futures to create a custom futures instrument.<br>
=== Deleting Instrument ===
Select the required symbol in the symbol list -> Instrument -> Delete Symbol
=== 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.<br>
Set the sorting order: Sort Ascending, Sort Descending
=== Columns ===
One can select, reorder and set width for the displayed columns.<br>
Check the boxes or use Show and Hide buttons to set columns to be displayed in QuoteManger.<br>
Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to reorder the columns.<br>
Press Reset to go back to the default settings.<br>
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.
