I also import MS data from a variety of folders. The data is downloaded on the basis of symbol and not name. I assume that is the situation in your case. If so, you an keep track of the folders with a single AB database by incorporating folder information in the name.
Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "chorlton_c_hardy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 1:41 AM Subject: [amibroker] Using Amibroker with External Data for different Exchanges > Hello All, > > This is my first post on here, as I have only recently started using > Amibroker. > > Currently, my EOD data is supplied in Metastock format from an > external supplier (JustData), and is stored in the following > folders/directories on my pc: > > C: - MyDatabases - Metastock - > ASX - 0 > ASX - 1 > ASX - A > ASX - B > ASX - C, etc, etc > LSE - 0 > LSE - 1 > LSE - A > LSE - B, etc, etc > World Indices > > At the moment I trade multiple exchanges (ASX, LSE) as shown above. > > To use this data within Amibroker, I am aware that I can use the > Metastock Plug-in to recreate my databases in Amibroker, as per this > link http://www.amibroker.com/guide/h_extsources.html > > However, when it comes to creating the equivalent databases in > Amibroker, how would others recommend I create them? > > For example, would I need a different Amibroker Database for: > 1. each current folder (as listed above), > 2. 1 for all the ASX data, 1 for all the LSE data, etc > 3. 1 database which captures ALL my data (LSE, ASX & Indices)? > > If option 3 is suitable, then how would I distinguish in Amibroker > which exchange a security belongs to (LSE or ASX)? > > Apologies in advance if this is a basic question. > > Any help much appreciated, > > Thanks, > > Chorlton > > > > > > Please note that this group is for discussion between users only. > > To get support from AmiBroker please send an e-mail directly to > SUPPORT {at} amibroker.com > > For NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENTS and other news always check DEVLOG: > http://www.amibroker.com/devlog/ > > For other support material please check also: > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.10/1091 - Release Date: 10/24/2007 > 2:31 PM > >
