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will create a separate file such as EURUSD.csv, USDJPY.csv and so forth for each exported instrument. Unless otherwise specified, the files will reside in the current working directory (i.e. where the application is installed). | will create a separate file such as EURUSD.csv, USDJPY.csv and so forth for each exported instrument. Unless otherwise specified, the files will reside in the current working directory (i.e. where the application is installed). | ||
See the section on 'Special tokens' for more information on how to tailor your output filename. | See the section on 'Special tokens' for more information on how to tailor your output filename. | ||
- | <note important>Ensure you specify the **full path name** to in your file specification such as: //C:\Users\Username\Documents\{Symbol}.csv//. If you do not do this, the file will be written to the current working directory and you may get an "access denied" error if this folder is write-protected by Windows.</note> | + | <note important>Ensure you specify the **full path name** to in your file specification such as: //C:\Users\Username\Documents\{Symbol}.csv//. If you do not do this, the file will be written to the **current working directory** and you may get an "access denied" error if this folder is write-protected by Windows.</note> |
6) Press the OK button. Once you do this, the status bar next to the symbol(s) you are generating extracts for will display their percentage complete. Once it's done, your export file is ready for use in Excel or your trading platform of choice. | 6) Press the OK button. Once you do this, the status bar next to the symbol(s) you are generating extracts for will display their percentage complete. Once it's done, your export file is ready for use in Excel or your trading platform of choice. | ||