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I will jump in here. Primate reads/writes to the first 255 issues in a
MetaStock data folder. Anything above that it will not be able to see.
It doesn't need nor use IRL. IRL is a Industry Group/ Index generator
that uses the MetaStock Data format. They get their data from Reuters
Trend Data Link.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Sellers [SMTP:ay286@xxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, July 03, 1997 8:13 AM
> To: 'Tom9641@xxxxxxx'
> Cc: 'Cyberspace User Group'
> Subject: RE: IRL Additional Remarks
>
> My understanding is Primate is capable of downloading data in
> Metastock format and appending that data directly to all folders in
> the computer which have Metastock data. Also it can download full
> files on stocks you wish to begin following. My friend has used it in
> this manner for over a year. In other words it gets the data into the
> Metastock program for functional use. If you are using Primate and are
> having trouble with your Metastock system you may wish to quiz them.
>
> I do not think the IRL program needs to interface with the Primate
> source but it needs Metastock as I use it and its particular folders
> of data that you wish to use for indices. My friend does not as yet
> use IRL.
>
> Perhaps if you could supply detail information on the steps you go
> through and the results I may be able to provide suggestions. Also
> others of this group using IRL successfully may read the forthcoming
> dialog and wish to supply suggestions. Good luck!
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom9641@xxxxxxx [SMTP:Tom9641@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 1997 5:50 PM
> To: metastock-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: IRL Additional Remarks
>
> << A friend of mine uses Primate data a company in Southern
> California which
> downloads in a selected format by the customer and one of those is the
> Metastock data format. This is a daily data provider that does not
> cause
> duplication of data. I believe they are on the internet if you wish to
> pursue
> further information. My friend has used this service for more than one
> year
> and is happy with it. I believe it costs about $5 more a month than
> Quotes
> Plus. >>
>
> John,
> I purchased the IRL to use it as it was intended to be used. I
> use
> Quote Monkey (Primate) but the IRL cannot be used with Quote Monkey.
> After
> spinning my wheels for days, the conclusion I came to is that Quote
> Monkey
> cannot read MetaStock 6.0 data. You can however use MetaStock 5.0
> with Quote
> Monkey. If your friend is using MetaStock 6.0 and has no problems in
> using
> the IRL, I would certainly be interested in how he does it.
>
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