Data Sources are a new feature in Forex Strategy Builder Professional. They allow you to set a different location for the different data you are using as well as to set different Symbols and parameters for each broker.

It's a good idea to make a different Data Source for each broker you use. That way you'll not override your previous data and you will be able to change them by changing the Data Source. FSB Pro comes with one Data Source preset: There is a list box with all available Data Sources from the left side of the page.

You can change their position by dragging and dropping them in the box. Data directory - it holds the historical data files in CSV format. Normally the data folders are located under C: You can change the folder by setting a new name if it is located in the Data folder or by setting the full path.

It opens a folder selection dialog window. Description - the description text serves to describe the Data Source. It doesn't have any special meaning.

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Check data at loading - when this option is checked, FSB Pro will check data files for several discrepancies. The program will load data starting after the latest gap.

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Cut off Sat and Sun data - it controls whether FSB Pro loads historical data from Saturday and Sunday. Fill in Data Gaps - forces Forex Strategy Builder Professional to fill in the gaps between bars. It sets a bar Open price to be equal to the previous bar Close price.

FSB Pro loads cached data faster than CSV files. Reload Corresponding Files - this command tells FSB Pro to reload all current data files except those, used in Generator and Optimizer.

Copy symbols and settings from - when this option is on, the program will copy all Symbols from the selected data source. You can add more symbols later from the Symbols page.

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Copy symbols and settings from - when this option is on, the program will create a new data directory. The Delete Data Source… button, located below the list box, deletes the currently selected item. Be aware of the following cases:. When you press the Delete Data Source… , a confirmation message box appears. You have to confirm or cancel the delete operation.

The program allays writes the imported symbols in the currently selected Data Source. If the file is not found, a Select file dialog box appears.

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Import from MT4 connection - it imports a symbol from a trader connection. It needs FSB Pro to be connected to MT4 in order to import a symbol. Expert Advisors Generator Expert Advisor Studio Forex Strategy Builder Professional Binary Options Tester Algo Studio NinjaScript Studio. Sidebar User Guide User Guide.

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Importing MT4 HST Data. FSB-MT4 Bridge - Manual Installation. Table of Contents Data Source Settings. All settings in that page refer to the currently selected Data Source. Open Data Directory - opens the directory in Windows Explorer. Data source name - the name of the new data source. It must be unique. Data directory - the data directory for the new data source.

Be aware of the following cases: The new symbols override the existing symbols with the same name. Import symbols from - this tool imports symbols from another Data source.

How to use the MT4 symbols import tool: Open Meta Trader and attach the Expert to a chart you want to take the symbol's data from;.

Open some strategy in Trader mode in FSB Pro and connect it to Meta Trader.