Changes

Even though MultiCharts is a stable and reliable piece of software , you may want to backup your custom data and studies to be on the safe side in case of should there be a system crash or hardware failure. It is important to understand that '''you can back up MultiCharts files to restore them successfully later only if the backup and restore procedures were completed for exactly the same version''' (the build numbers in brackets that can be found in ''Help -> About MultiCharts'' should match) of the software.

Copying database files is faster, but you won’t be able to merge this data with the other data that which already exists in the database (if needed.)<br>

Exporting data from QuoteManager into .qmd files will allow you to merge this data with the other data which that will exist in the database in the future; however, however not everything will be exported (session templates, roots, exchanges that are have not used for been appied any symbol in QuoteManager will not be exported).<br>

# In the '''Export''' window make sure that the '''Export symbols with settings, no data''' check box is unchecked.

# In QuoteManager 's main menu select '''File''', then point to '''Import Data''' and click '''Import Instruments…''' ;or:<br>Click the '''Import Data''' [[File:QM_Import.png]] icon on the toolbar. # In the Import window , select the file to import.