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Exporting historical data fromMetaTrader platform to Metastock

Historical data

It is possible to export historical transaction data to the MetaStock program. To do this:-

  • open Tools/History Center;
  • in section Securities you can find data corresponding to already opened charts;
  • double clicking on a chosen security let you see data in the lower section of the window in a text format;
  • Export option saves data from the selected market to a file format. To convert it for MetaStock  program it should be saved on a disk as *.prn format;
  • transfer of *.prn file to MetaStocka can be achieved by using The Downloaderprogram, which is included with the MetaStock program. 
Real-Time Data 
 
In order to take data from MetaTrader 4.0 to MetaStock in real-time you should:
  •   download and install auxiliary software, for example: MetaServer RT ;
  •   in MetaTrader 4.0 in Tools/Options section choose Allow DDE. Application should remain active.
 
Configuration of MetaServer RT
 
  •  after starting MetaServer RT press “+” or right click and select Add Symbol;
  •  in Symbol ConfiguratioTab in position “symbol” you should type chosen market, for example  GBPUSD;
  •  in section Collection template select Forex;
  •  in DDE Information select Direct link;
  •  in DDE Server type  “MT4”;
  •  in Add link window choose one of the option Bid or Ask, in DDE Topic window there are the following options:- High/Low/Bid/Ask, in DDE Item type the symbol of the market;
  •  additionally, you can select Data option: Calculate Trade price as: (Ask+Bid)/2. Choosing this option allows you to  display in MetaStock identical data as in X-Trade charts;
  •  after finishing the operation click OK;
  •  current configuration of MetaServer RT can be saved in File/Save As;
  •  program will begin taking data after pressing green triangle icon or  Data Collection/Start Data Collection.
Configuration of MetaStock
 
  •   install MetaStock from installation disk, in window Select Real-time Vendorselect Signal(Broadcast Version);
  •   after installing, select from group Equis International - Equis Real-Time Configuration and run it;
  •   in Data Options, Replace vendor-supplied times with computer system time andAdjust  a  record  time  (hours)  should   be unmarked;
  •   run The Downloader and select File/New/Security;
  •   in New Security in Name section type chosen instrument, for example GBPUSD
  •   press OK to confirm changes