QCollector Expert Change Log

August 9, 2010 - Version 4.1.4 Build 12
  • Fixed problem with importing tick data symbols into a portfolio when descriptions were included in symbol list.
  • Fixed "cannot find file" bug which could pop-up when using the "Backup Configuration Files" feature.
  • Other minor fixes.

May 17, 2010 - Version 4.1.3 Build 7
  • Improvements to saving and loading layouts.
  • Fixed problem with editing the start date for downloading tick data history. Now defaults to correct 10 calendar days back.
  • Minor interface changes.

March 29, 2010 - Version 4.1.2 Build 8
  • Changes made to accomodate downloading international futures options data.
  • Minor interface changes.

November 20, 2009 - Version 4.1.1 Build 7
  • Improved way daily bars for stocks are updated in real-time outside regular market hours. Updates now match eSignal charting and won't create a bar until the market opens.
  • If disconnected from Data Manager while running real-time udpates, in addition to the pop-up message, the real-time udpates will be stopped.
  • Expanded error message handling.
  • Distributed with latest build of eSignal dbcapi.dll library file.
  • New program icon.

July 29, 2009 - Version 4.0.13 Build 7
  • Fixed problem where tick data files larger than 2 GB would sometimes fail to update.

July 23, 2009 - Version 4.0.12 Build 15
  • Adjusted first date available for intraday data to properly conform with eSignal maximum of 120 calendar days of intraday history.
  • Fixed problem where portfolio view could become unresponsive if an error occured while adding new item with existing data file.

July 9, 2009 - Version 4.0.11 Build 11
  • Fixed problem where adding a new item to a MetaStock format portfolio could generate an error message in some cases.

April 29, 2009 - Version 4.0.10 Build 7
  • Improved synchronization when merging real-time data to history data when running real-time updates.
  • Items with locked end dates can no longer be added to the real-time updates list if the locked end date is before current date.
  • Improved handling of automatic file name creation when using form to add a new item to an ASCII portfolio.

April 2, 2009 - Version 4.0.9 Build 15
  • Fixed problem with rebuilding tick bar data items for very large source data files.

March 28, 2009 - Version 4.0.8 Build 8
  • Added option to export symbol descriptions when exporting symbol lists from a portfolio.
  • Can now include symbol descriptions when importing a list of symbols into a portfolio.
  • List used to select a new portfolio time zone can now be filtered by whether the time zone supports daylight saving time or not.
  • Fixed a problem which could appear when adjusting first date for a group of items after moving a portfolio to a new folder.
  • Fixed a problem reported with tick bar data items. After upgrading to this release, users collecting tick bar data should rebuild all existing tick bar data files once. Then download as you normally would.
  • Added new free trial mode ticker symbols. See Readme.txt for a full list.
  • Documentation updates.

February 26, 2009 - Version 4.0.7 Build 4
  • Minor improvements to shutdown procedures.
  • Some documentation updates.

February 20, 2009 - Version 4.0.6
  • Changes to allow rebuilding tic bar data series for multiple parent tick data items in one pass.
  • Improved progress display when rebuilding tick bar data series.

February 5, 2009 - Version 4.0.5 Build 22
  • Fixed problem with rebuilding tick bar data series for forex data series.
  • "Rebuild Tick Bar Series" menu item will now only be visible on pop-up menu when a tick bar data item is selected.
  • Fixed problem with import wizard where session time edit controls were grayed out permanently after importing daily data items.
  • Floating windows now remember their size when docked and undocked.
  • Minor user interface fixes and improvements.
  • QCollector Data Interface - Fixed bug where real-time updates item counter would not be zeroed when real-time udpates list was cleared.
  • Documentation updates.

December 28, 2008 - Version 4.0.5 Build 14
  • Fixed collection status elapsed time display where hours were not calculated correctly.
  • Now supports importing eSignal ticker symbols which might include a colon.
  • Fixed problem with error on exiting when main program window was not wide enough to show the "Layouts" list box.
  • Fixed problem with "Adjust first date" not working after multiple adjustments for same data file.
  • Fixed problem with GLOBEX futures quote records not always being saved for tick data files.

October 29, 2008 - Version 4.0.5 Build 9
  • Changed the way QCollector accesses the DBC user name and password.
  • Small changes to how collection status displays progress.
  • Deploying with latest eSignal dbcapi.dll (dated 2008-10-17).

October 22, 2008 - Version 4.0.4 Build 21
  • Improved handling of disconnects from history servers which could cause downloads to hang.
  • Improved event and notification messages.

October 19, 2008 - Version 4.0.4 Build 16
  • Fixed "Check for updates" link in About box window.
  • Added option to select "3" minute interval from drop down list when adding new ASCII items to a portfolio.
  • Added option to select a two digit year date format when creating a new ASCII format portfolio.
  • Documentation and help file updates.

September 30, 2008 - Version 4.0.4 Build 14
  • Improvements to docking windows.
  • Documentation and help file updates.

September 26, 2008 - Version 4.0.4 Build 11
  • Minor changes to some user interface text labels.

September 24, 2008 - Version 4.0.4 Build 10
  • Official release of QCollector Expert!