Copying Symbols with Data - Trading Software

Copying Symbols with Data

Raju Harchandani
2010-09-30 21:37:25

I am sure there is a very simple solution to this. Can i Copy a symbol say XYZ existing in the Quotes or any other database as "XYZCopy" along with the prices etc so as to try out "Splits" etc on the copied Symbol. i earlier tried a split and probably because of entering wrong ratio I lostthe particular symbol data and had to reload the entire historical data. Also woul Split = Bonus Shares as well as Split Shares for charting purposes
Thank You
Raju

QuantShare
2010-10-02 06:40:39

Best Answer

To make a copy of a symbol you should create a global script.

- Select Tools -> Script Editor
- Create a new file then paste the following code:

Chart chart = Charts.GetSelectedChart();
if(chart != null)
{
string newsymbol = chart.SymbolName + "_Copy";
HistoricalQuotes data = Quotes.GetHistoricalQuotes(chart.SymbolName);
Symbols.AddSymbol(newsymbol);
data.Symbol = newsymbol;
data.OpenInterest = new double[data.Close.Length];
Quotes.SaveHistoricalQuotes(data);
}

- The script will detect the active chart symbol and create a copy of this symbol (SymbolName_Copy)
- To add this script to the bookmark panel:
-> Right click on that panel (under the drawing tool buttons)
-> Select "Script" then click on "OK"
-> Select the file you have previously created

Now, in order to create a copy of a symbol, simply double-click on that bookmark icon.

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