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**NinjaTrader_Manfred** · 10-06-2021, 04:39 AM

Hello spikeruk ,

Thank you very much for your post.

This would indeed be possible, we have a detailed step-by-step guide for this in our HelpGuide, linked below:

NinjaTrader 8

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/NT%20HelpGuide%20English.html?importing_a_list_of_stock_symb.htm

Should you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to let us know!

**spikeruk** · 10-06-2021, 04:58 AM

I don't see any mention in this link on how to do the bulk symbol mapping?

**NinjaTrader_Manfred** · 10-06-2021, 05:08 AM

Hello spikeruk ,

The instruments are created with the master instrument name as the symbol map:

Please know that only instruments may be imported together that share the same exchange and trading hours. If you would like to import instruments from various exchanges or with different trading hour templates, they would have to be imported individually.

**spikeruk** · 10-06-2021, 05:09 AM

The problem I think is that IB requires a vertical bar (|) in the mapping and I don't think this is allowed in the name?

**NinjaTrader_Manfred** · 10-06-2021, 05:20 AM

While the pipe (|) would not be allowed in the import, this is not necessarily required for the instrument itself.

Interactive Brokers allows a symbol map to have up to four bars. These bars, however, only submit additional information that can also be entered manually:

symbol|exchange|multiplier|multiplier|currency

This means a AAA|NYSE would automatically create an AAA-Stock symbol with the NYSE exchange. However, the import window allows you to select the exchange directly, which then removes the need for this bar.

Taking the LLOY|LSE as example, if entered as LLOY and with the LSE exchange, it would then create the instrument as such:

As long as you import all instruments belonging to one exchange together, you can then forego the pipe and enter the exchange directly.

**spikeruk** · 10-06-2021, 05:28 AM

That doesnt seem to work
I selected the LSE Exchange, and then imported LLOY and I get the error

06/10/2021 12:25:48

Default

Error on requesting bars series: 'Historical Market Data Service error message:No market data permissions for BATEUK, CHIXUK, TRQXUK STK'

The symbol map needs LLOY|LSE

**NinjaTrader_Manfred** · 10-06-2021, 05:39 AM

Hello spikeruk ,

I have not yet been able to recreate this error on my end.

Could you please send me your platform's log & trace files? I'd like to take a closer look at the reported error message, as this error would indicate you're not enabled for real-time data for the three listed exchanges.

The easiest way to send us these files is through the platform directly. Simply click on Help > Email Support.

Please also leave the following note in your message, that way we can quickly associate it with your post: ATTN Manfred 3296253

Thank you in advance, I look forward to your email!

**spikeruk** · 10-06-2021, 05:58 AM

If I manually create an instrument with name 'LLOY' and input into the symbol map for InteractiveBrokers LLOY|LSE it works and I can load the chart.
If I try to do a bulk import I cannot add 'LLOY|LSE' because the vertical bar is not permitted, if I try just LLOY then it imports, but if I manually view the instrument the symbol map is just 'LLOY' without the '|LSE'

This does not load the chart.

**NinjaTrader_Manfred** · 10-06-2021, 06:15 AM

Hello spikeruk ,

If possible, please contact us at platformsupport (at) ninjatrader (dot) com. As our ability to troubleshoot this via text is rather limited, we'd like to schedule a remote session with you. One of our technicians could then take a closer look at the platform and how these symbols were set up, as well as why they don't receive data.

Please don't forget to mention "ATTN Manfred 3296253" in your email.

I look forward to your email!

**heikenashi1** · 02-04-2022, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by NinjaTrader_Manfred View Post

Hello spikeruk ,

The instruments are created with the master instrument name as the symbol map:

Please know that only instruments may be imported together that share the same exchange and trading hours. If you would like to import instruments from various exchanges or with different trading hour templates, they would have to be imported individually.

Are you saying it is possible to import a symbol with a different symbol map name for each data connection? if so how to specify Interactive Brokers vs TDAmeritrade

**NinjaTrader_Manfred** · 02-06-2022, 09:59 PM

Hello heikenashi1,

It would not be possible to set different symbol mapping for each provider through the import directly, this would indeed have to be added manually to the instrument after it has been created in the Instrument Manager (Tools > Instruments).

**PaulMohn** · 03-28-2022, 07:04 AM

I'm trying to know what trading Hours to select from the list for added IB symbols from ControlCenter > Tools > Stock Symbol List > Trading Hours.

I've exported this IB symbols watchlist and here's the csv output

PHP Code:


COLUMN,0
DES,TN,FUT,ECBOT,202206,,,1000,
DES,5YY,FUT,ECBOT,202203,,,1000,
DES,30Y,FUT,ECBOT,202203,,,1000,
DES,MSF,FUT,GLOBEX,202206,,,12500,
DES,MNH,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,10000,
DES,CAD,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,100000,
DES,GBP,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,62500,
DES,NZD,FUT,GLOBEX,202206,,,100000,
DES,MXP,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,500000,
DES,ZAR,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,500000,
DES,BRE,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,100000,
DES,RUR,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,2500000,
DES,CHF,FUT,GLOBEX,202206,,,125000,
DES,2YY,FUT,ECBOT,202203,,,1000,
DES,10Y,FUT,ECBOT,202203,,,1000,
DES,JPY,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,12500000,
DES,NIY,FUT,GLOBEX,202204,,,500,
COLUMN,1

**NinjaTrader_Oxana** · 03-28-2022, 10:17 AM

Hello PaulMohn,

Thank you for your post.

The trading hours won't fix those errors, those errors are due to incorrect symbol mapping.

Additionally, the instruments you mention are all futures instruments and already in our database.

If you would like to add those instruments to a list, please follow the steps below:

Navigate to Control Center -> Tools -> Instruments lists.
Under the Lists section left click on Futures, then under the Instruments section, click 'add' and type on your keyboard TN 06-22 (and others).
To save changes, click OK.
After that you will be able to select these instruments on chart in the Instrument drop-down menu, in the Futures folder.

Please follow this link for more details: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...rumentsToAList

You can also manually change an instrument on a chart, simply begin typing the new instrument and expiry either (TN 06-22) into the Instrument Selector in the top left of the chart window, or directly onto the chart. These concepts are discussed here:

Please let us know if you have any further questions.

**PaulMohn** · 03-28-2022, 11:27 AM

Hello Oxana and thanks for the reply. I need those instruments accessed from AddDataSeries() method.
I've added them to an indicator script but those errors show up.

Here's a shortened script of what I'm doing which worked for other instruments like ES, CL and GC etc.

PHP Code:


public class jimsExpiryMethod : Indicator
{
        private Series<double> NZDSeries;

else if (State == State.Configure)
{
AddDataSeries(GetCurrentFuture("NZD"), BarsPeriodType.Day, 1);


else if (State == State.DataLoaded)
{
NZDSeries = new Series<double>(this, MaximumBarsLookBack.Infinite);


protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{

Instrument NZD = Instrument.GetInstrument(GetCurrentFuture("NZD"));

NZDSeries[0] = Highs[5][0]-Lows[5][0];

How can I solve the errors for my end use?

I'm not sure just adding the instrument to the Futures list would solve the error since I need them with the AddDataSeries() method. Can you please share the exacts needed steps?

Besides I've looked up for 5YY (Ib symbol for 5 Year Micro Treasuries Yield) symbol in the Instrument list and it only shows a stock available

Electronic Chicago Board of Trade (ECBOT)
5YY
https://misc.interactivebrokers.com/cstools/contract_info/v3.10/index.php?action=CONTRACT_DETAILS&clt=1&detlev=2&s ite=IB&sess=1648469809&mid=001&conid=542225061

Please see all symbols are enabled and streaming quotes in TWS

Thanks!

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