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 Configuring BodhiGold for FCharts SE
FCharts SE is a charting program offered freely by Spacejock Software. This program imports the BodhiOne format created by BodhiGold.
If you haven't already downloaded and installed FCharts SE, you can do so by going to this link and following the installation instructions.

You can trial BodhiGold for 32-days with no obligation by visiting this page. Please follow the installation instructions on the download page.

FCharts SE Version 1.1.79 and higher, can import files created by the BodhiGold BodhiOne format.

    The BodhiOne format uses the following default directories:
  • c:\My Databases\BodhiOne\%Source%\Stocks => If you are downloading information from the ASX, this directory will contain any equity and/or indice symbols you choose (ie. BHP, CBAWMJ and/or XJO etc.).
  • c:\My Databases\BodhiOne\%Source%\Options => If you are downloading information from the ASX, this directory will contain any Exchange Traded option symbols you choose (ie. BHPJQ and/or BHPYP etc.).

    The %Source% is a wildcard and will be replaced with the 3 letter Exchange Code of any Exchange data you download. This ensures that the symbols for each exchange are kept separate which stops any incorrect data being written into instruments which have the same symbol.

These directories will ony be created if you have selected symbols that fit their criteria. Note: Directories are created automatically on your first download.

    Configuring BodhiGold
  1. Start BodhiGold, by doing the following:
    Start Bar in Microsoft Windows Start > Programs > Infosoft > BodhiGold > Freeway
  2. Select your Region from the drop-down box, then click x.
  3. Select your Nearest city from the drop-down box, then click x.
  4. Select F-Charts/FreeCharts from the drop-down box, then click x.
  5. A dialog box will appear explaining how BodhiGold has been setup. This box includes information on your location, data selection, charting software and database directories. Take note of this information.
  6. Click OK to test the software.
  7. Click the Configure button.
  8. The first time you import data into FCharts SE you are required to import at least 2 days of information. This is to do with calculating indicator values. The following instructions will show you how to fetch up to 6-months historical data:
    1. Click on the + next to Australia.
    2. Click on the + next to Australian Stock Exchange.
    3. Click on Equity.
    4. Put the Imported and Exported dates back 6-months.
    5. Exit the Product Manager screen.
  9. Exit the Module Manager screen.
  10. Connect to the Internet then click the Catchup button. BodhiGold will now download and export the last 6-months of data to your hard drive (c:\My Databases\BodhiOne\ASX\Stocks).
    Congratulations, you have successfully configured BodhiGold and imported 6-months of data into a BodhiOne format. From now on, you will only need to press the Catchup button in BodhiGold each night to retrieve the latest data. This free trial will run for 32-days after installation.

    Importing data into FCharts SE
  1. Open FCharts SE.
  2. Click on the Import Export button.

    FCharts SE: Import Export button

  3. Select Bodhi Import from the Import tab. Your current databases will be displayed.

    FCharts SE: Import Screen

  4. Select the first database (ie. ASX\Stocks) so it is highlighted.

    FCharts: BodhiOne ASX/Stocks directory

  5. To import all your data take the tick out of the Only import data newer than box.
  6. Click the Import Prices button. Your data will now be added. Follow these instructions for each database in the list.
  7. When finished, click the Exit button.
  8. Close the Import box by clicking the Exit button. Your charts will now be displayed.

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