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Yes, that's exactly what it is. That's why QP2 asks if you want the output
exported to multiple directories. Lionel's pointed out a helpful feature in
QP2 for Metastock users.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Gialames" <investor@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 1:56 AM
Subject: RE: QP2.x Alternatives.
> I think what you are talking about is a Metastock file limitation.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Lionel Issen
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 12:55 AM
> To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: QP2.x Alternatives.
>
>
> The output utility has a nice feature. If you are outputing a list of more
> than 255 tickers, the program asks if you want this exported to multiple
> directories. By selecting this option QP will set up as many directories
as
> necessary. For example say you want to export the Russel 2000 family. QP
> will separate the tickers into 8 families. The first will be called
> something like Russell1, the second Russell2 and so on. It isn't
adequately
> explained in the help system
> Lionel Issen
> lissen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Gialames" <investor@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 9:54 PM
> Subject: RE: QP2.x Alternatives.
>
>
> Daniel,
>
> This has been addressed on the QP list ... you can have your directories
> updated 'AUTOMATICALLY' when you update your database every night (you
don't
> need Virtual):
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/quotes-plus/message/8750 (for more info)
>
> If you have any other questions take it to the QP list or email me
> privately.
>
> HTH,
> Peter Gialames
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Daniel Martinez
> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 8:29 PM
> To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: QP2.x Alternatives.
>
>
> I use(d) Virtual because it's easy to setup an 8,000 ticker database which
> MetaStock can (could) access. I only had to drag and drop once. I didn't
> have
> to spend a ½ hour outputting tickers every day. I didn't even have to
> select
> which tickers are in the second virtual database.
>
> I have plenty of room. Even if I were to output another 500 MB's in data,
> I'd
> still have a GB left on this partition. In fact, I already have a second
> copy
> of Windows 98, MS Office 2K, and QP 2.2 on my system in the form of
several
> hidden partitions.
>
> It's the convenience that will be missing. If I stay with QP, I'll have
to
> go
> through the trouble of figuring out which tickers to output using their
> scanner,
> then update these tickers every day. With Virtual, I never had to deal
with
> this. Instead of having a database neatly divided along Industry groups,
> then
> sectors, I'll have a mess of folders each with 255 tickers. I know a lot
of
> other people in here have mentioned the same thing.
>
> Daniel.
>
>
> Lionel Issen wrote:
>
> > QP has always included mutual fund data.
> >
> > They are no longer maintaining the virtual data files because large
> capacity
> > hard drives are very cheap. The Virtual data files were a method of
> > minimizing hard drive space.
> >
> > I have other complaints with QP. Their tech support is deteriorating,
> some
> > of their response are a bit snotty, and they don't answer all queries.
> >
> > The powerivestor cost comparison at their web site is out of date and
> > incorrect (unless they are referring to using Reuters data service).
> >
> > You might want to look at TC2000.
> > Lionel Issen
> > lissen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Daniel Martinez" <DanM@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "Equis Metastock ListServ Post" <metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 9:41 PM
> > Subject: QP2.x Alternatives.
> >
> > > QP is raising their prices to $26/mo and including mutual fund data,
> > > which I don't use. Also, they will no longer support their Virtual
> > > program which differentiates their product from everyone else's. I've
> > > been thinking of switching to
> > > http://www.powerinvestor.com/PowerInvestor/ . Does anyone here use
> > > this service and what is your experience? I've been looking for a
> > > forum or ListServ for this product but I can't find one. Is there one
> > > available?
> > >
> > > Daniel.
>
>
>
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