Is the format of AB datafiles (labelled simply for instance as "IBM" with no file extension in the database directory) publicly available? Seems like it might be nice to write data directly to these files.
Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "areehoi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 1:45 PM Subject: [amibroker] Re: US-Stocks database template > > Keith, > Read message #'s 115001-2-6-7-9 and others before > > Dick H > > --- In [email protected], Keith McCombs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Dick -- >> What "_discussion_ on the future of the template"? Posted by who, > when, >> and subject? >> Thanks. >> -- Keith >> >> areehoi wrote: >> > >> > I've note with interest the discussion on the future of the template >> > of the US-Stocks database that Jim Swindle has provided to Amibroker >> > users. I've used the US-Stocks database from day one with Amibroker >> > (about 4 years) and switched over to the Hemscott version several >> > years ago. Before Jim came along with his easy to use template it was >> > next to impossible the update the database with new IPOS, ETF's, >> > handle splits etc. Jim has been doing this for over a year now on a >> > regular basis and it has been a real blessing. I am not a programmer >> > or I would be one of the first to jump in and take over. Hopefully, >> > someone in this group will can realize the strong need for this >> > project to continue and will step forward and take it over. It is >> > sorely needed. >> > Incidentally, this database can be used from sources other than Yahoo >> > both free and paid. It is the only database (I know of) available on a >> > gratis basis. Incidentally, Hemscott has more or less become the >> > standard as TC2007 and others have switched to it. >> > >> > Let's not let this opportunity pass us buy! >> > >> > Dick Hoierman >> > >> > >> > > > > > 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 > > >
