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The MetaStock® Developer's Kit (MDK) is the single-stop resource for the MetaStock user experienced in programming that would like to develop tools to increase the power of their own analysis. It is also perfect for the software developer wanting to create powerful add-on modules for MetaStock users.
MetaStock is the ideal technical analysis program with which experienced developers can integrate their own customized trading solutions and is the central component of the MetaStock Solution Provider program. The Developer’s Kit includes the MetaStock File Library API, the MetaStock External Function API, and the Custom User Interface Utility.
The MetaStock File Library (MSFL) API
- Natively read/write MetaStock price data
- Thread Safe
- Supports C, C++, Pascal, and Visual Basic
- Multi-user support
- 2000 securities per folder
- Royalty-free distribution
- 65,500 price data records per security
- Y2K ready
- Implemented as a 32-bit Windows DLL
- For experienced programmers
The MSFL API contains easy-to-use functions. With the read-only MSFL, the API includes functions for reading MetaStock price data. With the read/write MSFL, the API includes functions for reading, writing, editing, adjusting, sorting, inserting, deleting, and merging MetaStock price data. The MSFL comes as a Win 32 DLL and includes definition/header files and sample applications for Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Borland C++ Builder 4, Delphi 4, and Visual Basic 6.0. Equis uses the same MSFL for the data access in MetaStock and The DownLoader™, so you can be sure it will be reliable and compatible with MetaStock and other Equis products.
The MetaStock External Functions (MSX) API
- Create MetaStock Custom Formula functions in a Win 32 DLL
- Use the power of conventional programming languages
- Sample code provided for C, C++, Pascal, and PowerBASIC
- Seamless integration with MetaStock 7.0 or higher
- DLL functions available to Custom Indicators, System Tests, Explorations, and Experts
- Unlimited number of functions per DLL
- Argument types include Data Array, Numeric, String, and Custom
- Up to 9 arguments per function
- Access to all price data for the current security
- MSXTest application provided for verifying and stress-testing your DLL
- Intended for use by experienced programmers
If you have programming ability in a supported programming language, then you can expand the functionality of the MetaStock Formula Language. Create your own custom functions using any programming language that can produce a standard Win32 DLL. The MSX API defines an interface that allows MetaStock to query your DLL for the list of provided functions and required arguments. Each of your functions appears automatically in MetaStock‘s "Paste Function" dialog. MSX functions are called via the new "ExtFml" command in the MetaStock 7.0 Formula Language.
Use MSX functions to perform complex calculations for custom indicators, pattern matching, fundamental data acquisition, etc. Distribute your MSX DLLs with accompanying Custom Indicators, Experts, or other MetaStock tools using the enhanced Formula Organizer self-installing executable feature.
MetaStock Custom User Interface Utility
- Add or delete buttons on the MetaStock custom toolbar
- Add or delete items on the MetaStock tools and help menus
- Link to applications, MetaStock templates or layouts, documents, URLs, and more
- Menu items can vary depending on whether or not a chart is opened
- Chart menus have access to the security's name, symbol, and periodicity
- Implemented as a command line based executable that can be called from batch files or other applications
Seamlessly integrate your custom solution with MetaStock by modifying the MetaStock custom toolbar and the MetaStock tools and help menus with links to your applications or URLs. This allows the end user to have single click access to your expertise. If you can launch it from the Windows run dialog (Start menu | run), you can add it to the MetaStock custom toolbar or the MetaStock tools and help menus. Designed to be called from any third party setup program so that you can easily integrate your solution with MetaStock.
Formula Organizer Enhancements
Export your MSX DLLs, templates, custom indicators, explorations, system tests, and experts into a self-extracting installation program. This makes it easy for developers to create and distribute add-on products for MetaStock. And to make sure that your custom formula stays yours when you distribute it via the web or email, the export process includes options for password protection and copyright display.
DDE Server Documentation
This includes extensive instructions for using the Dynamic Data Exchange Server included with MetaStock Professional with other DDE compatible software, such as Microsoft Excel or your own custom DDE clients. The DDE Server provides easy access to your real-time price data.
Available Versions
Read-Only Version
The read-only version of MDK includes the read-only version of MSFL and is available only to developers who meet Equis' standards through a licensing process.
Read/Write Version
The read/write version of MDK includes the read/write version of MSFL and is available only to developers who meet Equis' standards through a licensing process.
If you are interested in the either version, complete and submit the MSFL application. Upon approval, you will be sent a license agreement to sign and an order form.
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MSFL Users
If you currently have MSFL 6.51, it is not necessary for you to upgrade to the MDK. The MSFL in the MDK hasn't changed from MSFL 6.51. Your reason for upgrading should be based on the other features in the MDK.
If you have a MSFL version earlier than 6.51, you will need to upgrade to become Y2K compliant | 
