Importing Interactive Brokers Currencies:

[slyng]

Is there a quick way to import all of the Currencies supported by IB? There are 57, and I'd prefer not to input them all manually... I'm switching from a setup that was using the Forex.com currencies that are set up like $EURUSD, whereas IB is like EUR.USD, etc...

[NinjaTrader_Kyle]

Hello slyng,

Thank you for your post.

You will need to create a list that contains the 57 instruments you wish to use in the Market Analyzer using the procedure outlined at the following link: http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...eFromList.html

No automated process for adding a group of instruments to a list exists.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

[slyng]

Do i need to delete the "Forex.com" instruments, or can they both coexist?

Let me make sure I understand you: I cannot import a list of currencies like I can import a list of Stocks? Is there a particular reason for this? Are there any currencies for interactive brokers that come "built-in" like there are many futures contracts that are already built-in....

[NinjaTrader_Kyle]

Hi slyng,

Thank you for your reply.

No, you will not need to delete those instruments. The symbol mapping for both providers is pre-configured there within.

So, for example.

EURUSD will work with both Forex.com's symbol mapping ($EURUSD) as well as Interactive Brokers' symbol mapping (EUR.USD).

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

[slyng]

Didn't work for me...

I tried to add a new currency (USD.CHF) however, I got this error:

[NinjaTrader_Kyle]

Hi slyng,

Thank you for your reply.

You would want to use the USDCHF symbol that is pre-loaded into the instrument manager's default list as opposed to this custom instrument.

[slyng]

I tried this on another security that i was sure Forex.com didn't have: USD.MXN - I get the same error message...

[NinjaTrader_Kyle]

Hi slyng,

Thank you for your reply.

Could you provide me with a screenshot of your settings (both the definition tab and the misc tab) for this instrument?

To send a screenshot press Alt + PRINT SCREEN to take a screen shot of the selected window. Then go to Start--> Accessories--> Paint, and press CRTL + V to paste the image. Lastly, save as a jpeg file and send the file as an attachment.

[slyng]

Hi slyng,

Thank you for your reply.

Could you provide me with a screenshot of your settings (both the definition tab and the misc tab) for this instrument?

To send a screenshot press Alt + PRINT SCREEN to take a screen shot of the selected window. Then go to Start--> Accessories--> Paint, and press CRTL + V to paste the image. Lastly, save as a jpeg file and send the file as an attachment.

Here's what I have - it appears to be working in the chart...

[NinjaTrader_Kyle]

Hi slyng,

Thank you for your reply.

You symbol mapping appears to be correct. Are you receiving live data on the chart?

[Jaap8242]

Hi Kyle,

I too have problems to use Forex data from TWS.
I have the data in TWS but not in the instrument manager from Ninja.
See attached pictures.

What is wrong?

Jaap

[NinjaTrader_Kyle]

Hi Jaap,

Thank you for your post.

Please take the following steps to reset your instrument list and let me know if the issue persists.

To reset your instruments please: go to the Tools menu, select the Options menu item, select the Misc tab, and then click on 'Reset Instruments'.

[Jaap8242]

Thanks Kyle for your promt support. It works, but I am surprised that I can receive data like $AUDJPY that is NOT listed in IBTWS. The data must come from elsewere or some hidden data supply in TWS. Anyway it works. Thanks again.

Jaap