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Importing tick data

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[2019-01-25 15:42:32]
User288945 - Posts: 22
Hi:

Can I import tick data into a spreadsheet? if so what is the column layout? What format are you looking for? Is there any limitation on how many rows of data?

I would like to do this within SC spreadsheet if possible. If not I can use Access or Excel 2016.

Next question:

Is there something thing that provides a big picture on how data is handled in SC? for Example. Sheet one is for your studies. Sheet 2 - is daily, sheet - 3 hourly etc. down to tick level. I am trying to get a handle on how you structure spreadsheets for replay and testing trading strategies. What I am trying to do is swing trade futures. If we us ES as an example and simple moving averages, I would like to first scan for all instances of a crossover and then start at the beginning and move to a random 2 - 5 bars before first instance so I can play it as if live trading record the trade then jump to the next. The benefits are:

A. I can train myself on playing trade setups as if live.
B. I can test the strategy to determine profitability and refine the strategy in various markets and volatility.

Is there any you tube or other material that could assist me?

Thanks
[2019-01-28 17:42:37]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
You can import tick by tick data into an Intraday data file only:
Exporting and Importing Intraday Data Files


Your other question is best answered by this section here:
Spreadsheet Systems, Alerts and Automated Trading: Spreadsheet Calculations and Spreadsheet Study Processing of Spreadsheet Data
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

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