Importing tick data now only JSON format?

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Hi,

I have successfully imported tick data to an MT5 demo account in the past (via the creation of a custom symbol).  The format of the data was CSV and it worked very successfully in order to use the better testing facilities in MT5.

I wanted to create a new symbol a few days ago. This time I am only being given the option to import the JSON format.

I know that I could find a converter easily, but on principle, I would prefer to manipulate data as little as possible.

The broker involved says that they haven't made any changes to the MT5 implementation.  However, someone else using a different but up to date MT5 installation can still see other options including CSV.



Any idea what might be causing the problem?


Thanks,


Ian

 

Ian,

I am sure you figured this out already but for those that may be having the same issue when you create a custom symbol in MT5 after you have created the custom symbol navigate to the below screen: 


Highlight the custom currency pair > highlight "bars/ticks" option > select the timeframe you wish to upload (the below is daily) > click the "import bars option" at the bottom of the dialogue box. Make sure that your data is structured correctly so that the data uploads correctly for the currency pair.


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