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How to download historical data from IQfeed

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[2021-08-12 15:28:22]
User945742 - Posts: 12
hi
I have iqfeed subscription for a month, I want to download historical data for backtesting so that once I don't have subscription I can still continue with SC for Backtesting, how to do that? Please recommend.
[2021-08-12 15:40:10]
John - SC Support - Posts: 38259
You just need to download the data you want, as you would while using Sierra Chart at any time. For instance, if you are wanting Continuous Contract Data for a symbol, then you would open the current symbol and set the chart to be a Continuous Contract Chart and set the number of days for which you want to load the data.

Otherwise, if you are wanting data for a specific contract, then you would need to open that contract up and again, set the number days for which you want the data.

In general, refer to the following:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/ChartSettings.html#DaysToLoad

Also refer to the following:
Historical Intraday Data (Missing Data / Download Errors / Viewing More Data): Downloading/Viewing More Historical Intraday Data
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2021-08-14 07:55:32]
User945742 - Posts: 12
thanks, how i ensure that data is downloaded and I can now backtest offline? and which format it download the data?
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2021-08-14 07:59:46
[2021-08-14 10:08:02]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
There is nothing special to do. Once you open a chart and the historical data is downloaded it will remain. Nothing more to do.

The easiest thing to do though is to use this service:

Sierra Chart Historical Data Service
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: 2021-08-14 10:08:24

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