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Set up your data source in [[QuoteManager|'''QuoteManager''']] → '''Tools''' → '''Data Sources'''. | Set up your data source in [[QuoteManager|'''QuoteManager''']] → '''Tools''' → '''Data Sources'''. | ||
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<div class="tip-no-title">See the [[Built-in Data Sources]] page for detailed connection guides.</div> | <div class="tip-no-title">See the [[Built-in Data Sources]] page for detailed connection guides.</div> | ||
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<div class="tip-no-title">See the [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Broker_Profiles Broker Profiles] page for detailed connection guides.</div> | <div class="tip-no-title">See the [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Broker_Profiles Broker Profiles] page for detailed connection guides.</div> | ||
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Add symbols from your data source in '''QuoteManager → Instrument → Add Symbol → From Data Source'''. | Add symbols from your data source in '''QuoteManager → Instrument → Add Symbol → From Data Source'''. | ||
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When the required instruments are added, you can [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Creating_Charts create charts] via MultiCharts main menu → '''File''' → '''New''' → '''Chart Window'''. | When the required instruments are added, you can [http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Creating_Charts create charts] via MultiCharts main menu → '''File''' → '''New''' → '''Chart Window'''. | ||
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Your MultiCharts is now set up to start: | Your MultiCharts is now set up to start: | ||
* [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Backtesting Backtesting] | * [https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Category:Backtesting Backtesting] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:03, 23 September 2024
Get Started
Sign up at the Get Started page to download MultiCharts and get a free account that allows you to use the trading simulator and get a platform overview.
- Install and open MultiCharts.
- Sign in using the account information you received via email.
- Select our free simulator and start improving your trading techniques.
If you’d like to test out other tools and features, sign up for a trial period by clicking the 30 days for $1 button at the Purchase page.
Set up Data Feed and Broker Profile
It is necessary to set up a data feed to have charts, and a broker profile should be configured for trading.
For simulated trading you can use the built-in Market Data Sim data source.
You can quickly set up the data feed and broker profile using our Setup Wizard.
Data Source Connection
Set up your data source in QuoteManager → Tools → Data Sources.
Broker Profile Connection
To add a new broker profile, in MultiCharts main menu go to File → Broker Profiles → Manage Broker Profiles.
In the Broker Profiles window click New and select your broker.
Add Symbols to QuoteManager
To create a new chart, you need to add the required symbol first.
Add symbols from your data source in QuoteManager → Instrument → Add Symbol → From Data Source.
Create Charts
When the required instruments are added, you can create charts via MultiCharts main menu → File → New → Chart Window.
Your MultiCharts is now set up to start:
