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Re: CSI -> Metastock Data Conversion



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"James O. Davis" wrote:

> Hi everyone!
>     Still attempting to get my CSI data (from Genesis Data) converted to
> Metastock format.  Several have recommended "The Downloader" from Equis
> for use with MetaStock.  Have duly downloaded and attempted conversion
> of by CSI data with this program.  However it fails to convert any of
> the CSI files I have.
>
> I get:
> "Warning #2052: No data from source file converted
> "Error #2058: Unable to open file"
>
> <or this one>
>
> "Error #2106: Missing/invalad DATE. Record will not be stored."
>
> I know the data is fine because is shows up fine in Genesis NavWin
> program, and TradeStation can read it just fine. Is there something else
> I need to know?  Since this is TGIF, I may be just particular dense
> today!
>
> James Davis

Remeber to edit the data files and add the Metastock data line.
Something like
<DATE>,<OPEN>,<HIGH>,<LOW>,<CLOSE>,<OPENINT><VOL> ....
Without such a header the Downloader will not recognize it

Regards
Shawn

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