Symbols in Instrument Manager

[tommyjames]

When a symbol isn't in instrument manager and you type it in a chart it then adds itself to instrument manager but only with an exchange of 'Default" and a session template of "Default 24/7". I then try to go into instrument manager and change the session template but it gives me an error saying I have to change the default exchange also. I have hundreds of symbols I have to do this for. Can you tell me how to change the session template without getting an error on having to change the exchange?

Also how can I change the default session template so when a symbol gets added on the fly by typing it in a chart it gets one of the other predefined session templates applied to that symbol automatically?

Is there a way to import the hundreds of symbols I follow into instrument manager will all of the correct settings?

[NinjaTrader_ChristopherJ]

Hello,

Thank you for your post.

Unfortunately I am not familiar with the error message you are referring too. Can you please tell me what data provider you are connected to within NinjaTrader and attach a screen shot of the message.

When adding an instrument on the fly there is not an option to specify which Session Template should be applied.

You may import a stock symbol list by going to File-->Utilities-->Import Stock Symbol List which will then give you the option to pick the Exchange, Session Template, etc.

I have provided a link below to our Help Guide that goes over importing a stock symbol list.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/importing_a_list_of_stock_symb.htm

[pretender]

When I import a new stock symbol list, changing the session template does not actually change the default session template of the underlying instrument (if it's already in instrument manager). This means I still have to change the session template for all the instruments separately. Is there a way around this?

[NinjaTrader_ChristopherJ]

Correct if the instrument already exists within the Instrument Manager importing it again would not overwrite the existing instrument and it would need to be changed manually.

If you have a list of Equities that share the same Exchange you could delete the existing instruments within the Instrument Manager then import them again with the desired Session Template selected.