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Is it okay to copy chart data files from main to second instance?

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[2018-08-17 09:19:19] #1 [Go To First Post]
User814219 - Posts: 38
I know very well that when using multiple instances, each instance should have its own data folder. The question is, when creating a new instance, is it imperative that I let the new instance download historical/intraday data (that I already have on my main instance of Sierra) from my data service provider (i.e. CQG) all over again OR is it fine if I simply take the chart data files from the main Sierra instance and copy paste them into the second instance's data folder. Copy + pasting is so much faster than having to re-download all that intraday data over the internet through my data service provider all over again so I thought it would be worth asking. Date Time Of Last Edit: 2018-08-17 09:20:32

[2018-08-17 13:52:11] #2 [Go To First Post]
ForgivingComputers.com - Posts: 988
Copy/Paste is fine. You may end up copying more than if you downloaded, but you will get identical results.

[2018-08-17 17:30:52] #3 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
is it fine if I simply take the chart data files from the main Sierra instance and copy paste them into the second instance's data folder. Yes you can do this but if this additional instance is started through File >> New Instance the data comes from the main instance anyway. And Sierra Chart probably would transfer the data faster as compared with a file copy through the operating system or at least more gracefully. Documentation: Using DTC Server for Data and Trading in Another Sierra Chart Instance: Using DTC Server for Data and Trading in Another Sierra Chart Instance Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Date Time Of Last Edit: 2018-08-17 17:31:19

[2018-08-20 04:11:00] #4 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
User post deleted. It was a duplicate. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

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