Frequently Asked Questions
Which symbols are enabled in the trial version of QCollector?
 The trial version of QCollector supports data collection for INTU, USB, FD, S, BOL, FDC, ADSK, $TRAN, MET and GT. Purchasing a license key will unlock the program giving you access to all symbols.
How far back does the eSignal historical data go?
Intraday bar data for stocks, futures and indexes goes back sixth months. Time and sales data goes back ten days. Daily and weekly data goes back more than ten years.More about eSignal history data... Can I download data for continuous futures contracts?
Yes, eSignal has special symbols for continuous futures contracts. Instead of adding the month and year code to the symbol, add "#F". For example the symbol for the continuous emini S&P's is "ES #F".
Why can't I see all the downloaded data records in the data grid?
For faster loading only the the last 200 records of a data file are shown in the data grid. For ASCII data files you can use the Open File In External Editor feature to view all the data records. For MetaStock format data files use the Edit MetaStock Records feature.
Can I use the data I collect with Advanced Get EOD?
Yes, Advanced Get EOD can use daily data you download with QCollector in either Ascii or MetaStock format.
How many data files can I keep updated in real-time using the timed updates feature?
This will mostly depend on the speed of your computer but also on the bandwidth provided by your internet connection. When running timed updates QCollector can update several hundred data files in just a few seconds with a low-end computer and a 56k internet connection. With a high-end computer and high-speed internet connection, QCollector can easily update 500 data files with the latest prices in less than a second.
Can QCollector update my data files automatically at the end of the day?
Yes, QCollector has a feature to schedule data collections so you can update all your data files at the same time every day.
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