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== Adding a Symbol Root to Symbol Dictionary == | == Adding a Symbol Root to Symbol Dictionary == | ||
# Open ''' | # Open '''[[QuoteManager]]''' | ||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/e3/Symbol_Dictionary.png" width="24"> icon on the toolbar. | |||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' | |||
# Click the '''Add''' button. The '''New – Edit Root Settings''' window will appear. | # Click the '''Add''' button. The '''New – Edit Root Settings''' window will appear. | ||
# Complete the '''Settings''' and '''Sessions''' sections on the form. | # Complete the '''Settings''' and '''Sessions''' sections on the form. | ||
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== Editing a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | == Editing a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | ||
# Open ''' | # Open '''[[QuoteManager]]''' | ||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/e3/Symbol_Dictionary.png" width="24"> icon on the toolbar. | |||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' | |||
# Select the symbol root to edit. Click the '''Edit''' button. The Edit Root Settings window will appear. | # Select the symbol root to edit. Click the '''Edit''' button. The Edit Root Settings window will appear. | ||
# Edit the fields. | # Edit the fields. | ||
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== Using the Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | == Using the Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | ||
# Open ''' | # Open '''[[QuoteManager]]''' | ||
# Add a new symbol into QuoteManager. Make sure the new symbol's root is the same as the symbol root in Symbol Dictionary. See [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List]] for more information. | # Add a new symbol into QuoteManager. Make sure the new symbol's root is the same as the symbol root in Symbol Dictionary. See [[Operating_Symbol_List#Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List|Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List]] for more information. | ||
# Double-click the symbol to open the '''Edit Symbol''' window. | |||
# Select the '''Settings''' tab in the Edit Symbol window. | # Select the '''Settings''' tab in the Edit Symbol window. | ||
# In the '''Settings Source''' section, select the '''Use Symbol Dictionary Settings''' radio button to use the symbol root's contract specifications in Symbol Dictionary. | # In the '''Settings Source''' section, select the '''Use Symbol Dictionary Settings''' radio button to use the symbol root's contract specifications in Symbol Dictionary. | ||
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== Copying a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | == Copying a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary == | ||
It is possible to clone an existing Symbol Root from one data provider's dictionary into the other one's. | |||
# Open ''' | # Open '''[[QuoteManager]]''' | ||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/e3/Symbol_Dictionary.png" width="24"> icon on the toolbar. | |||
# Click '''Tools''' in the main menu and select '''Symbol Dictionary''', or click the '''Symbol Dictionary''' | |||
# Select the data source you need. | # Select the data source you need. | ||
# Highlight the symbol root you need by a single left click over it. | # Highlight the symbol root you need by a single left click over it. | ||
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# Click the '''OK''' button. | # Click the '''OK''' button. | ||
<div class="note">Restart of all [[MultiCharts Processes]] is required to apply the changes in the Symbol Dictionary.</div> | |||
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[[Category:Setting Symbols]] | [[Category:Setting Symbols]] | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 28 June 2024
The Symbol Dictionary in QuoteManager contains a list of futures symbol roots with pre-defined contract specifications and session times.
Adding a Symbol Root to Symbol Dictionary
- Open QuoteManager
- Click Tools in the main menu and select Symbol Dictionary, or click the Symbol Dictionary
icon on the toolbar. - Click the Add button. The New – Edit Root Settings window will appear.
- Complete the Settings and Sessions sections on the form.
- Click the OK button.
Editing a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary
- Open QuoteManager
- Click Tools in the main menu and select Symbol Dictionary, or click the Symbol Dictionary icon on the toolbar.
- Select the symbol root to edit. Click the Edit button. The Edit Root Settings window will appear.
- Edit the fields.
- Click the OK button.
Using the Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary
- Open QuoteManager
- Add a new symbol into QuoteManager. Make sure the new symbol's root is the same as the symbol root in Symbol Dictionary. See Adding Symbol(s) to Symbol List for more information.
- Double-click the symbol to open the Edit Symbol window.
- Select the Settings tab in the Edit Symbol window.
- In the Settings Source section, select the Use Symbol Dictionary Settings radio button to use the symbol root's contract specifications in Symbol Dictionary.
- Select the Sessions tab in the Edit Symbol window.
- In the Sessions Source section, select the Use Symbol Dictionary Sessions radio button to use the symbol root's sessions information in Symbol Dictionary.
Copying a Symbol Root in Symbol Dictionary
It is possible to clone an existing Symbol Root from one data provider's dictionary into the other one's.
- Open QuoteManager
- Click Tools in the main menu and select Symbol Dictionary, or click the Symbol Dictionary icon on the toolbar.
- Select the data source you need.
- Highlight the symbol root you need by a single left click over it.
- Click the Copy to button. The data sources list will appear.
- Select the target data source you need. Edit root settings window will appear.
- Modify the Settings and Sessions sections on the form if required.
- Click the OK button.
Restart of all MultiCharts Processes is required to apply the changes in the Symbol Dictionary.
