Excellent, thanks Graham. I'll have to ask Richard at Norgate about the specifics, but it's nice to know that there's a way to do it.
Nik --- In [email protected], Graham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just create FullNames for each symbol > You can do this as an ascii import into the AB database, or with script like > that used to arrange the sectors/industries, just with the S&I's > > > -- > Cheers > Graham > AB-Write >< Professional AFL Writing Service > Yes, I write AFL code to your requirements > http://e-wire.net.au/~eb_kavan/ab_write.htm > > On 16/09/06, nikkunayar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Hello > > > > I am trying a trial of Norgate's Premium Data service. For stocks, the > > setup process has been absolutely seamless - everything has been > > automated and setting up the databases was point and click. > > > > Setting up the Futures database was also very easy, however - The > > futures contracts display as code, not as the actual plain English > > name of the contract (i.e. JY___CCB instead of Japanese Yen). > > > > These 'pathname-type' tags appear in both the symbol drop down menu > > underneath the 'Windows' drop down menu, and in the list of items in > > the database available in the 'Symbols' menu at the left hand side of > > the program. > > > > I asked Richard about this and he said that it is a function of how AB > > displays data. > > > > Does anyone know of any system to get around this, or of any service > > provider who has figured out a workaround? I would much rather look at > > plain English name as opposed to this code. > > > > Thanks as always. > > > > Nik > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 other support material please check also: > > http://www.amibroker.com/support.html > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 other support material please check also: http://www.amibroker.com/support.html Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroker/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amibroker/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
