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Select source

To add a new market data source, you need to:

  • Go to the Common tab
  • Select Add
  • Select Sources

hydra source choose

Then a list of sources will appear. The user can select several sources at once.

hydra source add

You can also create multiple instances of the same source. For example, multiple instances of Interactive Brokers that will save downloaded data to different folders.

hydra two sourse

In order for the source to start downloading data after clicking the Start button, it should be enabled. To do this, select the source icon in the left panel and use the hydra source on off button to switch it on or off. You can perform this operation before or after adding instruments for downloading.

Unnecessary sources can be deleted using the hydra delete button.

Source settings can be changed in the Properties panel on the right side.

hydra setting source button

Common settings for all sources can be found in the Common connection settings item.

Each connection has its own characteristics, the link List of connectors provides a list of connectors and their settings.

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