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If you are using The DownLoader for Windows, you do not need the
conversion factor. It will not hurt to have it, but you do not need to
worry about it either. If you are still using The DownLoader for DOS
you absolutely must use the conversion factor.
Equis Support
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Yusuf Samad [SMTP:YSamad@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 1997 8:10 AM
> To: INTERNET:metastock-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: Metastock User Group
> Subject: Downloading prices
>
> I am now able to download indices from Dial/Data. I have had to create
> files with symbols that Dial Data accepts. The list of symbols is
> available
> from the Dial Data Web site www.tdc.com. You have to make sure to
> enter
> each symbol as per the format specified by Dial data. Hence the S&P
> 500 is
> entered as @*SPX I. The letter I in the eight position represents
> the
> conversion factor of 2 specified in the Dial Data symbols directory
> file.Dial Data sent me a conversion table which converts their
> conversion
> factors into Downloader letter symbols. Hence for a conversion factor
> of 3
> you need to enter the letter H in the eigth position.; J for 1, etc.
>
> Regards, Yusuf Samad
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