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Chorlton,
> Out of interest, how much more difficult would it be to simply have
> TWO Amibroker databases (one for each exchange)? If it is easy to
> move between the two, wouldn't this be the most effective way to
> control securities from both exchanges?
IMO - Yes, just have two databases for now and that will get you
going the easiest possible way.
Either way I'll handover to Bill.
There's a lot to take in with AB - I understand what it is like - I
am still only scratching the surface after 1-2 years.
It's worth it though.
Goodluck with AB,
Brian_z
--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "chorlton_c_hardy" <chorlton-c-
hardy@xxx> wrote:
>
>
> Brian_z,
>
> Thanks for the reply.
>
> I was considering doing something very similar to what you have
> described below. ie Using Watch Lists to seperate the different
> securities. I was going to simply download, say the FTSE100 company
> list and save it as a txt file and then import it as a Watch List.
>
> But I'll definately take a look at the link.....
>
> Out of interest, how much more difficult would it be to simply have
> TWO Amibroker databases (one for each exchange)? If it is easy to
> move between the two, wouldn't this be the most effective way to
> control securities from both exchanges?
>
> I'd be interested in your thoughts as most people recommend just
the
> one database.
>
> Thanks for your assistance on this...
>
> Chorlton
>
>
> --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "brian_z111" <brian_z111@> wrote:
> >
> > Chorlton,
> >
> > > Therefore, if I create the one Amibroker database with all my
> data
> > (from JustData in Metastock format),
> > > I'm not sure how I will be able to find out which exchange a
> > security
> >
> > I am familiar with JustData and Metastock although I am not using
> > either at the moment.
> >
> > Using Metastock plugin will dynamically reference
your 'Metastock"
> > database as if they are an AmiBroker database (you will see them
in
> > the All symbols list in AB).
> >
> > You then need to export ASX symbols to an ASCII file (txt or
ASCII)
> > and use Watch list import to bring the ASX list into AB and then
> > assign them to ASX at the market level.
> > Then do the same for LSE (this becomes AB specific and is stored
in
> a
> > local AB database - if you have any trouble with it try it
> > with 'local database enabled" when you set up the database).
> >
> > I believe JustData can produce ASCII lists.
> >
> > For detailed instructions on how to import ASCII lists to an AB
> > watchlist and assign the symbols to a market go to the UKB
> >
> > http://www.amibroker.org/userkb/2007/10/17/setup-a-custom-
database-
> v3/
> >
> > Follow the link there to Setup a Custom Database - Nasdaq to read
> the
> > next one in the series also - it goes into a bit more detail (it
is
> > not posted yet but it is nearly finished and you can read the
> draft).
> >
> > Perhaps Bill can add something to that - I might be missing
> something.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Brian_z
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "chorlton_c_hardy" <chorlton-c-
> > hardy@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Bill,
> > >
> > > Thanks for taking the time to help me here. It is very much
> > > appreciated.
> > >
> > > Regarding your question, all my data comes from the same
supplier
> > > (JustData) and has already been configured by them.
> > >
> > > After I download the data using their software, it appears in
the
> > > following directory on my pc.
> > >
> > > C:\My Databases\MetaStock
> > >
> > > Within the Metastock folder, there are two folders ASX & LSE
> (which
> > > contains my Australian & UK data).
> > >
> > > Within each of these two folders, I have futher folders which
> > contain
> > > each letter of the alphabet and within each of these, I have
the
> > > relevant .DAT files. These .DAT files are named F1, F2, F3,
etc,
> > etc.
> > >
> > > As a result, the only way I currently know which securities
> belong
> > to
> > > each exchange is to open the relevant folder (AXS or LSE).
> > >
> > > Therefore, if I create the one Amibroker database with all my
> data,
> > > I'm not sure how I will be able to find out which exchange a
> > security
> > > belongs to while working within Amibroker.
> > >
> > > I hope this helps to clarify my current situation.
> > >
> > > As always, any help much appreciated,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "wavemechanic" <fimdot@>
wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I assume that your MS data includes both the symbol and the
> name
> > > and that you have specified these when you decided which
symbols
> to
> > > download and setup the folders. If so, simply include the
> exchange
> > > in the name (i.e., XXX = symbol, YYY-exchange = name). If not,
I
> > > don't understand how your MS folders are setup.
> > > >
> > > > Bill
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "chorlton_c_hardy" <chorlton-c-hardy@>
> > > > To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 5:11 PM
> > > > Subject: [amibroker] Re: Using Amibroker with External Data
for
> > > different Exchanges
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello Bill,
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for the feedback.
> > > > >
> > > > > If I do use only 1 Amibroker database, then how will I know
> > what
> > > > > security belongs to which exchange when working within
> > Amibroker?
> > > > >
> > > > > I know a lot of the symbols, but obviously not all of them
> > > especially
> > > > > when working with multiple exchanges.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any help much appreciated.....
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "wavemechanic" <fimdot@>
> > wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >> I also import MS data from a variety of folders. The data
> is
> > > > > downloaded on the basis of symbol and not name. I assume
> that
> > is
> > > the
> > > > > situation in your case. If so, you an keep track of the
> > folders
> > > with
> > > > > a single AB database by incorporating folder information in
> the
> > > name.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Bill
> > > > >>
> > > > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > > > >> From: "chorlton_c_hardy" <chorlton-c-hardy@>
> > > > >> To: <amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > >> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 1:41 AM
> > > > >> Subject: [amibroker] Using Amibroker with External Data
for
> > > > > different Exchanges
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> > Hello All,
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > This is my first post on here, as I have only recently
> > started
> > > > > using
> > > > >> > Amibroker.
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Currently, my EOD data is supplied in Metastock format
> from
> > an
> > > > >> > external supplier (JustData), and is stored in the
> following
> > > > >> > folders/directories on my pc:
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > C: - MyDatabases - Metastock -
> > > > >> > ASX - 0
> > > > >> > ASX - 1
> > > > >> > ASX - A
> > > > >> > ASX - B
> > > > >> > ASX - C, etc, etc
> > > > >> > LSE - 0
> > > > >> > LSE - 1
> > > > >> > LSE - A
> > > > >> > LSE - B, etc, etc
> > > > >> > World Indices
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > At the moment I trade multiple exchanges (ASX, LSE) as
> shown
> > > > > above.
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > To use this data within Amibroker, I am aware that I can
> use
> > > the
> > > > >> > Metastock Plug-in to recreate my databases in Amibroker,
> as
> > > per
> > > > > this
> > > > >> > link http://www.amibroker.com/guide/h_extsources.html
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > However, when it comes to creating the equivalent
> databases
> > in
> > > > >> > Amibroker, how would others recommend I create them?
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > For example, would I need a different Amibroker Database
> for:
> > > > >> > 1. each current folder (as listed above),
> > > > >> > 2. 1 for all the ASX data, 1 for all the LSE data, etc
> > > > >> > 3. 1 database which captures ALL my data (LSE, ASX &
> > Indices)?
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > If option 3 is suitable, then how would I distinguish in
> > > > > Amibroker
> > > > >> > which exchange a security belongs to (LSE or ASX)?
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Apologies in advance if this is a basic question.
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Any help much appreciated,
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Thanks,
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Chorlton
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Please note that this group is for discussion between
> users
> > > only.
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail
> directly
> > > to
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> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always
check
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> > > > >> > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > For other support material please check also:
> > > > >> > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >
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> > > > >
> > > > >
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> > > > >
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> > > > >
> > > > > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check
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> > > > >
> > > > > For other support material please check also:
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