Can't Import Metastock Format EOD data into Ninjatrader 8

[abhishek72457]

Hi abhishek72457,
Im using NT7 and getting same error as you whe trying to import data from MS.
Already created missing tickers on instrument manager but still cant get the data loaded when i set to open a chart.
Do you use a txt file with MS data or used MASTER file??
Thanks in advance.

I used Master file. Also Try to check if there were errors while you are importing data.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisSch]

Hello guillux,

Thank you for your note.

When using the NinjaTrader format, the name of the text file to be imported must be the NinjaTrader instrument name followed by a period and "Last", "Bid", or "Ask" depending on the data type. For example:

MSFT.Last.txt for Microsoft stock last price data

ES 12-09.Bid.txt for the S&P E-mini December contract bid price data

$EURUSD.Ask.txt for the Euro/U.S. dollar currency pair ask price data

Let us know if further questions come up.

[guillux]

Hi,



Yes, I can import that same data in Ninjatrader 7 with same method.

Hi abhishek72457,
Im using NT7 and getting same error as you whe trying to import data from MS.
Already created missing tickers on instrument manager but still cant get the data loaded when i set to open a chart.
Do you use a txt file with MS data or used MASTER file??
Thanks in advance.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

The tracking number is now 13060 and is scheduled to be included in an upcoming release of NinjaTrader 8. When you see 13060 in the release notes, this issue has been resolved.

[abhishek72457]

Hi,

I experience the same. I can import these files into NinjaTrader 7 but they do not successfully import into NinjaTrader 8.

It seems as if the entire folder '01m' is critical to importing data successfully. I have created a new case for Development to review, the internal tracking number is QA-3976.

I'll follow up when I have more information. Thanks in advance for your patience.

Hi NinjaTrader_PatrickG,

How are you? Is there any update regarding the issue?

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

I experience the same. I can import these files into NinjaTrader 7 but they do not successfully import into NinjaTrader 8.

It seems as if the entire folder '01m' is critical to importing data successfully. I have created a new case for Development to review, the internal tracking number is QA-3976.

I'll follow up when I have more information. Thanks in advance for your patience.

[abhishek72457]

Hi,

Could you provide the most up-to-date version of the file which you can import into NinjaTrader 7 but cannot import into NinjaTrader 8?

Yes here you go.

Attached in Gdrive because of invalid file error in upload section.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=17mgDZr11qlJNa5cc1d6tweHiJxWficg2

Also uploading folder where it gets recorded and updated everyday

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zdS-ksovoRpi8veH6oLx8hWWhekJ5jtS

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

Could you provide the most up-to-date version of the file which you can import into NinjaTrader 7 but cannot import into NinjaTrader 8?

[abhishek72457]

Hi,

To 'fix' the issue, we simply removed the file extension restriction. This is why you can see all files now.

Can you still import this data successfully into NinjaTrader 7? To clarify, if this does work, you're importing the exact same file in the exact same way?

Yes, I can import that same data in Ninjatrader 7 with same method.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

To 'fix' the issue, we simply removed the file extension restriction. This is why you can see all files now.

Can you still import this data successfully into NinjaTrader 7? To clarify, if this does work, you're importing the exact same file in the exact same way?

[abhishek72457]

Hi,

I notice that, when using 8.0.15.1, I can now see the MASTER file when the file explorer pops up during the import process, but I receive errors related to not having the instruments in my database for which this file contains data for.

It seems like the root issue is resolved (not being able to import or see the file at all), but now there is an issue with how the data is formatted in the file. Would you agree?

Has the file which you're importing changed since post #5?

Is it possible to export the data so that it doesn't have these invalid values?

Hi,

Yes i agree with you that root cause is resolved, but now i can see all format data like .dat .Emaster. Which have no role in importing data.

I think the same that there is still an issue with how the data is formatted in the file.

Yes file has changed it changes everyday with everyday update.

I can't export data from that folder as I have subscribed for data in metastock format.

There's issue with data importing where it should find only master file and daily close price(as we can select in import window.)

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

I notice that, when using 8.0.15.1, I can now see the MASTER file when the file explorer pops up during the import process, but I receive errors related to not having the instruments in my database for which this file contains data for.

It seems like the root issue is resolved (not being able to import or see the file at all), but now there is an issue with how the data is formatted in the file. Would you agree?

Has the file which you're importing changed since post #5?

Is it possible to export the data so that it doesn't have these invalid values?

[abhishek72457]

Still Can't Import Data

We do not have a schedule for releases, but they typically occur about once a month. You can subscribe to the News and Announcements sub-forum to be notified as well.

Hi NinjaTrader_PatrickG,

I have downloaded latest version of Ninjatrader 8 which shows that the issue has been fixed. But still I can't import data as my data is EOD which is based on daily close price and log shows invalid ask value and throwing error. Kindly check it out

Attaching log file in Excel format, File is large so attached in gdrive and shared link here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Iw2rMc6g8dut-3XTiKGOmCDgwK0M9lrs

[NinjaTrader_PatrickG]

We do not have a schedule for releases, but they typically occur about once a month. You can subscribe to the News and Announcements sub-forum to be notified as well.

[abhishek72457]

Hi,

The Development Team has made a change which will be included in a future release of NinjaTrader 8. Look for 12968 in the release notes when a new version is released:

http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpG...ease_notes.htm

Hi NinjaTrader_PatrickG,

I will check it, Thanks for the support. Is there any date when i can get this updated version?