: FAQs
Can I update to multiple formats?
YES - Bodhi History allows you to load your data into BodhiOne, MetaStock, ASCII/Csv/Spreadsheet, StockEasy, GoldRush, EzyChart, EzyStation and Market Analyst formats.When is the history disk updated?
Bodhi History CD-ROM's are updated monthly. You can purchase up to 3 update CD's per year at the discounted price. This is a smart way of keeping a backup of your database/s.To purchase a CD-ROM, click here.
Does the history include expired symbols?
YES - Bodhi History includes expired symbols on the ASX since 1990 and on other Exchanges since we started disseminating them.Is there continuous contract history for the futures?
YES - The future and commodity markets contain continuous contracts and current contracts for all traded symbols.Can I just load 2 years of history?
YES - Bodhi History has a feature where you can specify the amount of data you want loaded.Can I load the data without any adjustments
YES - You can turn adjustments on or off at your choosing.How much Hard Disk space do I need?
This will depend on what information you choose and which format/s you choose. Also different operating systems (i.e. Microsoft® XP) store data differently.The table below gives an estimate on two of the formats we supply on the Bodhi History CD-ROM.
| MetaStock | BodhiOne | |
| ASX Equities - 12 Years | 68Mb | 143Mb |
| ASX Indices - 12 Years | 1.61Mb | 2.83Mb |
| AMEX Equities - 5 Months | 2.45Mb | 4.99Mb |
| AMEX Indices - 5 Months | 162Kb | 278Kb |
| LSE Equities - 10 Months | 10.24Mb | 38.8Mb |
| LSE Indices - 10 Months | 5.97Kb | 10Kb |
| NASDAQ Equities - 9 Months | 13.86Mb | 38.9Mb |
| NASDAQ Indices - 9 Months | 64.8Kb | 119Kb |
| NYSE Equities - 10 Months | 14.78Mb | 26.70Mb |
| NYSE Indices - 10 Months | 38.4Kb | 66.5Kb |
| SGX Equities - 10 Months | 1.96Mb | 7.01Mb |
| SGX Indices - 10 Months | 93.2Kb | 161Kb |
I have EzyChart Version 4.02+, is your data compatible?
YES - Our EzyChart format is compatible with later versions of EzyChart's using the *.pce format and the EzyStation format is compatible with the *.ezy format.Note to Bodhi Freeway users: The EzyStation format is only available in BodhiGold. Download a free 32-day trial of BodhiGold. Get a charting program to display the data you download from BodhiGold.