Hi Harry,
There are major differences between MS 12/13 and previous versions. Previous versions could use local data in either .dat format (MetaStock format) or import 8 column .csv files (for OHLCV import). MS 13 can now use the latter local data (.csv files) but not the .dat files. If you are using MS 13 to retrieve data (in .dat format) for other analysis programs, you are currently out of luck. MS 13 provides no method for saving local OHLCV data (there is no Downloader). On the other hand, previous MS versions continue to work and include the Downloader for saving OHLCV data to your local drive. Personally, I use the current MetaStock version but also kept my Reuters Datalink subscription so I can continue using MetaStock ’s Downloader (allowing me to save and store OHLCV datafiles locally). MS 12/13 cannot use this local data, but, like you, I use it for other programs that can read and use MetaStock format files. I will shortly be upgrading my plug-ins for older versions of MetaStock to the current versions. When done, you will be able to import .csv local data of any number of columns and use it in MetaStock as well as export any values in MetaStock to any format you need for use outside of the program. Give me a month or two. I will keep you posted. Thank you. L. P. Carhartt MasterDATA office: 818-701-6686 fax: 866-428-6849 Index and ETF Breadth Data and Constituent Lists <http://www.masterdata.com/> http://www.MasterDATA.com <http://www.masteretfdata.com/> http://www.MasterETFdata.com <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, January 11, 2014 9:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [EquisMetaStock Group] Question on Data and MS XIII Tom: I was looking for someone with MS 13. I see they have added local data access back. So is there any real difference between 13 and pre-12 versions, like 11 or 10? I have 10, and I use MS Datalink for my data. Harry
