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MetaStock uses a combination of the old computrack format that allows only
255 securities per folder, and a new proprietary format that allows the use
of up to 2000 securites per folder. Since the old computrack format was
disclosed in detail, anyone who wants to create the files can do it with the
limit of 255. If you want to create files in the new format, you have to
work something out with Equis to get your hands on the proprietary code.
I'm sure that Equis keeps tabs on there code to insure their data services
or partners are the only ones who get it.
Michael
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dan
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 10:33 PM
To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: QP2 Directory limitation -- Janene
With the talk of file number limitations of 255, I would like to ask you,
Janene,
more about this as this is the major reason I have not switched from Dial
Data. In a
conversation I had with someone at QP a number of months ago, I was told
that it is a
problem at the Metastock end; that it has something to do with Equis not
supporting
your ability to download into directories with more than 255. Please flesh
out this
problem. Is it that Equis allows DD, Reuters (obviously), etc. and will not
cooperate with QP? What is the status to have this changed? Is there any
conversation between the two of you? Why is Equis not cooperating? Cannot
you
program around this from your end? Why does Equis have to have a say?
I would appreciate insight and not just a superficial answer, as I, and I
bet others
would like to have some background.
There is absolutely no possibility of me switching to Reuters, or you as I
do not
like multiple directories to work from.
Do you have any suggestions around this?
I appreciate that you are monitoring this list.
Dan
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