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Just a warning.
Don't plonk that code in a script and run it unless you understand it, or you'll potentially corrupt your data, and I don't want to be responsible for that. :)
Regards,
Julian.
--- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Julian" <juliangoodsell@xxx> wrote:
>
> Mikey,
>
> you just need to import it as the same IB symbol.
> E.g. If your symbol name is
> APU9-SNFE-FUT-AUD
> then name your ascii file
> APU9-SNFE-FUT-AUD.txt
>
> Then import it using the wizard. This will import the ascii data into that symbol. From that point on, IB will continue to tack new information onto the end of that symbol.
> However, if you ever do a force backfill on that symbol, then you will need to import the ascii file again.
> Also be aware that your timeframe and timebase need to match the AB databases. I.e. The timestamp in your historical data needs to match the timestamp of the database. E.g. is it local time, exchange time or some other time zone? Time offsets can be specified in the .format file explained below.
>
> I use the following code to import data so I don't have to keep using the menus.
>
> importTrigger = ParamTrigger("Import History","Click to Import");
> if (importTrigger){
> AB = CreateObject("Broker.Application");
>
> // Import data
> filename = Name() + ".txt";
> importRules = "Formats\\rollover.format";
> result = AB.Import(0, filename, importRules);
> }
>
> filename is the name of the current symbol. You'd need to prepend this with the address to the folder that the historical data is stored in.
> importRules refers to a .format file in the Formats folder. These files specify the format for importing ascii data. If you don't know what these are, refer to the "Reference guide->ASCII importer reference" section in the Help.
>
> Regards,
> Julian.
>
>
> --- In amibroker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "exactly34" <mikeyatease@> wrote:
> >
> > I have lengthy data (ASCII format), both daily and intraday, for futures contracts which I would like to import to AmiBroker, and then, upon successful import, thereafter have IB keep this data current.
> >
> > I've hunted the forum and documentation could not find any information on doing this. Is this possible? How is it done? I would be very thankful for any help.
> >
> > Regards, mikey
> >
>
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