Loading historic contract data from 2011 back

[darmbk]

Hi,

I have imported quarterly contract data for the FTSE going back to 03-11. However, when I try to use the contracts before 03-12 I am unable to access them from the Chart > Data Series window. I seem to be able to select 2012 contracts but not 2011 even though I can see the data is imported in the Historical Data Manager. I have the option to select ##-## but I don't think that is correct here. How do I access data from pre-2012?

Thanks,
darmbk.

[NinjaTrader_RyanL]

Hello darmbk,


Thank you for your forum post.


You can add these previous contract expiry dates to an instrument list:

• Control Center > Tools > Instrument Manager...
• Type the instrument name into the name field > Click Search
• Select the Instrument from the grid below.
• Under the grid > Select the proper expiry date from the Expiry drop down menu.
• Click the "<" left arrow button to add this expiry date to your instrument list.
• Click OK to save the instrument list.

• http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...ment_lists.htm

[darmbk]

Hi Ryan,

The 'Expiry' drop-down menu in Instrument Manager only specifies 05-15 back to 02-12 and ##-## as the options for the contracts. However, I have successfully imported data for 03-11, 06-11, 09-11, 12-11.

Thanks,
darmbk.

[NinjaTrader_RyanL]

Hello darmbk,


Thank you for the information.


Check to see if you can add these expiry dates after switching your local PC clock to the year 2011:

• Right mouse click on the clock in the Windows system tray > Adjust date/time
• On the Date and Time tab > Change date and time...
• Set the PC clock back to 2011 > Click OK
• Within NinjaTrader add the proper expiry dates to your instrument list.
• Set your clock back to the current year.

Please let me know if this helps to resolve the situation or if I can provide any further assistance.