Set Up Overview - MasterDATAlink For the MasterDATA Composite Plug-in

MasterDATAlink Set Up Overview

MasterDATAlink not only downloads the most current composite breadth datafiles, but also takes care of any name conversions needed to use either Reuters or eSignal index symbols and puts your downloaded data in the proper directory. If you previously structured your market analysis work linked to the file names originally used on our web site, select "Original" in the "Data Vendor" section under the "Download File Settings" tab. Following is an overview of what you need to do to set up and use this program to download MasterDATA's composite breadth .csv format datafiles.


	"General Settings" This section describes configuring MasterDATAlink including your "User Type" (whether or not you are a current subscriber) and, if a subscriber, entering your current username and password for access to all of MasterDATA's current composite breadth datafiles.
	Test Your Initial Settings Before setting up your own download lists, use one of the default download lists to make sure everything is functioning and your username and password are entered correctly.
	"Download File Settings" Step by step tutorials for setting up your own download lists. When you are finished, you will easily accomplish setting up your own lists under the "Download File Settings" tab.
	Automate Your Download Lists (optional) A step by step procedure for automating your downloads using Windows Task Scheduler.

Notice that there is a button in the left column corresponding to each overview topic listed above. Please take the time to carefully review the documentation. Most or all of your of your questions will be addressed there. If you do find an issue not addressed in our documentation or on our web site MasterDATACompositePlugin.com, please email us at support@masterdata.com.

If you incur any errors please record the error number and/or message and email to support@masterdata.com.