Symbol Lists

Symbol Lists are a list of symbols where each row contain the data feed ID and symbol. The symbol lists are used in the Watchlist window (when connected to a Forex broker) and for symbol subscription management when accessed from the Quotes Sidebar.

Note

Changes made to symbol lists from the Watchlist window are automatically saved. Changes made to symbol lists from the Quotes Sidebar are not automatically saved.

Create a new Symbol List

Using the Quotes Sidebar

You can create a symbol list from the sidebar but note the following:

  • All selected (highlighted) symbols in the Quotes table will be included in the new list.

    If you want an empty new list, deselect all symbols in the Quotes table by clicking in a blank area of the table or you can remove them after.

  • All existing subscriptions will be removed (unless selected in the Quotes table)

  1. Open the More Menu (the ... at the top)

  2. Select New List

  3. A file save window will open, enter a filename and select OK (or Save)

    Saving to the watchlists folder is recommended. Saving changes you make to the list will be easier to save if you save to the watchlists folder.

  4. The new lists will be activated

  5. Add the symbols you want

    1. Right-click the Quotes table and select Symbols...

    2. Place a check-mark beside all symbols you want in the new list

    3. Select OK

  6. When you make any changes to the list you need to re-save the list

    • If you saved to a file in the watchlists folder select Overwrite '*NAME*' from the More Menu,

    • if you saved somewhere else select Save list as from the More Menu.

Deleting a Symbol List

Using the Library window

  1. Open the Library window from Window > Extensions > Library menu item

  2. Select the Watchlists section (on the left side of the Library window)

  3. Select the symbol list you want to delete (select by clicking on it)

  4. Press the Delete button (on the right side of the Library window)

Merging Multiple Symbol Lists

Using the Quotes Sidebar

When opening a symbol list using the Load list menu item in the More Menu you are given the open to remove all existing symbols, if you want to merge multiple lists select No.

Text File Format

Symbol Lists can be imported or exported using a plain text file format.

  • The data feed ID and symbol is delimited by a colon.

  • One data feed ID and symbol per-line.

IEX:AAPL
FXCM:EUR/USD
BINANCE:BTCUSD