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This data source is of utmost importance if there's a need to import 3rd party quotes into TradeStation 8.6.
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* To connect MultiCharts to TradeStation data feed, it is necessary to have their software installed and launched on the computer.  
 
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* If the connection is set up correctly, MultiCharts brings up TradeStation software automatically when data is requested.  
This enables data testing on immense volumes of different data from different data providers.
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* To download the latest version of TradeStation, follow the link and login to TradeStation Client Center: https://clientcenter.tradestation.com
 
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* To set up TradeStation data feed connection:
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:# In the '''QuoteManager''' main menu select '''Tools''' and then click '''Data Sources'''.
== Features and limitations ==
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:# Select '''TradeStation''' in the list of all supported data vendors and click the '''Settings''' button.
 
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:# In the opened up window:
'''Features'''
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::* Data Vendor section.<br>Select the version of TradeStation installed on your computer from the '''TradeStation versions''' list.
 
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::* Settings section.<br>Check the '''Save data to database''' box if you want to store the data in QuoteManager and not to request it from TradeStation next time you plot the same instrument.
* Automatic launching of TradeStation 8.6 whenever a symbol or chart is queried
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* To add an instrument manually or from data source, see Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List.
* Automatic downloading of symbol lists from TradeStation 8.6
 
 
 
 
 
'''Limitations'''
 
 
 
* None found
 
 
 
 
 
== Setting up ==
 
# Make sure the '''TradeStation 8.6''' is installed and functioning properly.
 
# To create a symbol using TradeStation as the Data Source see [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding Symbol from Data Vendor Supplied List|Adding from a list supplied by data vendor]] section.
 
# Do not forget to import data before using. See [[Importing_Data|Importing Data]] section for additional information.
 
 
 
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[[Category:Built-in_Data_Sources]]
 

Revision as of 10:19, 27 April 2012

  • To connect MultiCharts to TradeStation data feed, it is necessary to have their software installed and launched on the computer.
  • If the connection is set up correctly, MultiCharts brings up TradeStation software automatically when data is requested.
  • To download the latest version of TradeStation, follow the link and login to TradeStation Client Center: https://clientcenter.tradestation.com
  • To set up TradeStation data feed connection:
  1. In the QuoteManager main menu select Tools and then click Data Sources.
  2. Select TradeStation in the list of all supported data vendors and click the Settings button.
  3. In the opened up window:
  • Data Vendor section.
    Select the version of TradeStation installed on your computer from the TradeStation versions list.
  • Settings section.
    Check the Save data to database box if you want to store the data in QuoteManager and not to request it from TradeStation next time you plot the same instrument.
  • To add an instrument manually or from data source, see Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List.