====== Initial data set ======

Initial data set settings define the base market used for placeholder resolution and for loading the initial collection context.

<code ini>
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
;; Initial data set               ;;
;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;

; Server: Premium, Dukascopy, MetaQuotes, Darwinex, Eightcap, BlackBull
server = Premium

; The symbol of the original strategy
symbol = EURUSD

; Timeframe to download and use.
; Available values: M1 M5 M15 M30 H1 H4 D1
period = M30
</code>

===== Notes =====

  * These values are also used to resolve placeholders in ''input'' and ''output'' paths.
  * ''symbol'' must be a single symbol.
  * ''period'' accepts one period value.


===== Example =====

<code ini>
server = MetaQuotes
symbol = GBPUSD
period = H1
</code>


===== Related pages =====

  * [[input-collection|Input collection]]
  * [[mm-test-markets|Test markets]]