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 Configuring BodhiGold for GTE Charting/Toolbox
GTE Charting and Toolbox are programs owned by Guppytraders-Essentials Pty Ltd. They use data from BodhiGold's MetaStock format.

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

    These instructions will take you through three processes:
  • Installing GTE software.
  • Configuring BodhiGold to use the MetaStock data format.
  • Configuring GTE to read the BodhiGold MetaStock directories.

    Installing GTE Software
  1. After downloading the GTE Software, execute the GTE_Download.exe file or the GTE_Toolbox.exe file.
  2. Click Yes to start installing the GTE Software.
  3. Click Next at the Welcome screen.
  4. Read the License Agreement, tick the Yes box.
  5. Click Next to install it to the default directory (c:\Program Files\GTE\GTE Charting or c:\Program Files\GTE\GTE Toolbox)
  6. Click Next to add a GTE Charting or GTE Toolbox shortcut folder.
  7. Put a tick in Yes, Launch the Program File box, then click Finish.
  8. Guppytraders Essential Charting or Toolbox will now open.
    Configure BodhiGold for GTE
  1. Start BodhiGold, by doing the following:
    Start Bar in Microsoft Windows Start > Programs > Infosoft > BodhiGold > Freeway
  2. Select your closest Region from the drop-down box, then click x.
    BodhiGold: Select your Closest Region Select your closest City
  3. Select your Nearest city from the drop-down box, then click x.
  4. Select your Charting Software - GTE Charting or GTE Toolbox 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 run the software.
  7. The registration screen will appear. At the bottom of this screen it will tell you how many days you have left to trial the software. If you have purchased the software, email or telephone (07 3821 5177) JustData with the Installation Code. You will then be given your personalised Registration User and Code. Exit the screen by clicking the x.
  8. Click the Configure button. The MetaStock format should be selected.

    BodhiGold: Metastock Format

    The default directory structure for the MetaStock format is: c:\My Databases\MetaStock\ASX\A to Z where the ASX symbol ANZ will be found in the c:\My Databases\MetaStock\ASX\A directory whilst NAB is stored in the c:\My Databases\MetaStock\ASX\N directory. N.B. You can change this directory structure by making changes in the Profile Manager.

  9. 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.
  10. Exit the Module Manager screen.
  11. 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\MetaStock\ASX\A to Z).
    Congratulations, you have successfully configured BodhiGold and imported 6-months of data into a MetaStock format. From now on, you will only need to press the Catchup button in BodhiGold each night to retrieve the latest data. The free trial will run for 32-days after installation.

    Configure GTE to read BodhiGold MetaStock directories
  1. To configure GTE you need to know whether the MetaStock format you are using is configured to 255 files per directory or 2000 files per directory (BodhiGold uses 2000 files). GTE's default setting is 255 files per directory. To ensure GTE has access to all your data please follow these directions:
    1. Open GTE Charting or GTE Toolbox.
    2. Go to File>Preferences.
    3. Click on the Grid/Font/Decimals/Spacing tab.
    4. Put a tick in the Use MSFL651 Data Access box.
    5. Click the Save button.

      GTE Charting: 2000 Files

  2. Click on File>Open Chart then select a chart type (eg. Bar Chart).

    GTE Charting: Open Chart

    The GTE Data File Manager window opens.

  3. Click on MetaStock files.
    Under Folders navigate to your data directory/s.
    1. Start by double-clicking on the c:\
    2. Then double-click on My Databases.
    3. Then double-click on MetaStock.
    4. Double-click on one exchange you would use most often (eg. ASX).
    5. To the right of the Folders window click on the Set as the Default Folder button.
    6. Click OK.

      GTE Charting: selecting directories

      Next time you open GTE the Data File Manager window will display your chosen exchange.

    7. Double-click on a folder under the exchange. The company codes and names will be displayed on the right screen (if you have loaded Historical data).

      GTE Charting: Selecting a symbol

    8. Double-click on a symbol under Available Data files or enter the symbol in the Find box and click Open Security.

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