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Mapping ASCII

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== How to map ASCII files ==  # On the '''File''' menu, click '''Map ASCII'''. # Click '''Browse''' to indicate the path containing the files to be mapped.# In the '''Get Symbol From''' indicate '''File Name''' for the program to extract the symbol name from the filename. If along with quotes the file contains the symbol name as one of the columns, indicate '''File's Field'''.# Use '''Get name from to characters''', if a part of the word must be used. # If the symbol name needs to be edited manually, click the corresponding cell.# Make sure the program has correctly defined the '''Resolution''' for every file you intend to map. If you see an error, click the hyperlinked file name. In the window that appears checkhttp:#* The Date field is not defined or not properly defined#*: To set date:<br>#*# Click the Date column heading.#*# Select '''Date''' and the corresponding template.#*# Click '''Custom''' if there is no such template.#*# Create a template. If the number of symbols in the date changes, use an asterisk * to replace the symbol, e.g. 9/9/2004 changed to 10/9/2004. The number of symbols changes from 6 to 7.#*# Apply the created template by selecting it from the list.#* The Time filed is not defined or not properly defined#*: To set time:#*# Click the Time column heading.#*# Select '''Time''' and the corresponding template.#*# If the template does not exist, click '''Custom'''.#*# Create a template. If the number of symbols in the date changes, use an asterisk * to replace the symbol, e.g. 8:30 changes to 10:10. The number of symbols changes from 4 to 5.#*# To set a time template, e.gwww. 5:22 PM, the template must look like H:MM tt@PM, where tt means the postfix placeholder and after @ the PM value standsbuyxanaxonlinepill. #*# Apply the created template by selecting it from the list.#* Wrong detection of the starting line of quotes#*: To set '''Start at Row''' You should indicate how many lines to skip.<br>#* Wrong sequence of columns#*: To change the sequence:<br>#*# Click the column heading. #*# From the drop-down field select the correct filed. #*# Repeat for all improperly defined columns.#:<div style="background-color: #E2ECEE;">After those parameters have been properly set, the program analyses the file again and sets the proper '''Resolution'''.<br>The program will automatically apply the edited template for all files with the same structure, so the user does not have to edit every file manually.<com/div># Indicate the '''Category''', '''Exchange''', '''Field''', '''TimeZone''', '''Price''' and '''Volume Multiplier''' for all symbols. If the same value is to be used in several cells, the program supports copying and multibuy cheap xanax -pasting.# Make sure the check box is checked for files to be mapped. If all fields are filled, the program checks the check box on the left, indicating that the file is ready for mapping. Click ok to complete the procedure. [[Category:Managing Data]]purchase xanax online no prescription
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