====== Data Import ======


===== Introduction =====

You will have the best results when you test the strategies on the historical data from your broker.

Only testing and trading on the same data will guarantee that the backtest in EA Studio corresponds to the real trading performance.

EA Studio makes it easy to import the actual data from your MT account.

===== Export from MT =====

Be sure you have all the data for all periods loaded in the chart. 
Run the provided script to export the files in the MetaTrader's "files" folder.

Script options:

  * **Maximum count of data bars** - set how many bars you want to export. Having more than 50 000 bars may make the program slower.
  * **Spread [points]** - the spread is in points. If you set 0, the script will take and round the current spread.
  * **Commission in currency** - set the commission your broker charges for one lot.


===== Data import  =====

EA Studio accepts only "json" files exported by the provided scripts. Drag and drop the files in the **Drop zone**. 

EA Studio loads the imported files in the application memory. You can use the data in all tools in the application.

===== Data import log =====

EA Studio shows details for all imported files:

  * server name
  * symbol and period
  * count of bars
  * imported - it means that the files are imported correctly.
  * uploaded - if you are logged in, EA Studio uploads the files to the server.

===== My data =====

When you are logged in and upload files, EA Studio will store the files in the server. It is very convenient because you can use the data later or even you can use them on a different computer.

The "My data" box shows the data by server name and symbol. It supposes you have all periods uploaded. 

You can remove the file by using the "remove" link.