MC historical data consists of two parts:

1. Data prior to 2011/06/17: A 10-year historical data package covering both domestic and international futures. Tick, minute, and daily data are all available.

2. Data after 2011/06/17: Can be backfilled from the server. Tick data: Domestic: Available from March 1st to the present. International: Available from January 1st to the present.

Minute Data: Domestic: 1 year. International: From 06/07 to present.

Daily Data: Domestic: 1 year. International: From 06/07 to present.

step1

Open QM and go to Data Sources.

step2

Select Capital Futures, then click Settings.

step3

Uncheck Tick-assembled minute data, check Update status bar info, then save.

step4

Open MC, create a new chart, select the product, and define the missing date range.

step5

From the View menu, click Reload Data. You can confirm the data is being backfilled by checking the Event Log pane at the bottom of QM.

Backfilling data takes time. As long as you see data updating in QM, please be patient.

Most standard trading applications provided by brokers or futures firms often cannot satisfy specific strategy trading requirements. As algorithmic trading becomes more popular due to faster execution and better tools, demand has grown for more flexible solutions.

Yes. Due to risk concerns, one login account can activate its associated group accounts for order placement, or log into another trading account separately.

No. It does not support custom external API calls for order execution.

No. It does not support exporting position or other information via text files for third-party order systems.

No. Only the main MultiCharts program’s built-in backtesting features are available.

There are two ways to switch data source modes:
1. Launch MC when QM is closed.
2. If QM is closed and no workspaces are open, go to File → Preferences → Data Source Mode to change settings.

Three Data Source Modes in MC:
1. Real-time Mode: Uses local historical data + real-time quotes to draw charts.
2. Real-time + Backfill Mode: Uses local historical + real-time data. If any data is missing, it is backfilled automatically or manually from the server.
3. Offline Mode: Uses only local historical data to draw charts (after-market mode).

Helpful Tips from the MultiCharts Assistant
If backfill is checked, MC will request missing data from the server. If it fails to retrieve it, the system assumes the data doesn't exist but is still valid.
If backfill is unchecked, MC will try to retrieve the missing data as tick data. The upper-left corner of MC will show backfill status during this process.

1. QM stores data in three separate formats: Tick, Minute, and Daily — each works independently.
2. QM always collects tick data by default. If you want to store it as minute or daily data, be sure to check the corresponding boxes in the "Receiving Quotes" field.

Only three syntax differences exist between TradeStation’s EasyLanguage and MC’s PowerLanguage:
sell → sellshort (for short entries)
exitlong → sell (for closing long positions)
exitshort → buytocover (for closing short positions)

1. Make sure to check the built-in indicator alert function in MC.
2. In your custom indicator code, you must use the Alert syntax to trigger the sound. Open your indicator script and confirm it includes an Alert call.
Note: Both conditions must be met to hear the sound.

If you’re using Windows Vista or Windows 7, you must run TeamViewer as Administrator for the remote user to be able to control your MC screen.