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Strategies & Market Trends : Metastock 6.0 for Window -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Sean W. Smith who wrote (1062)	11/13/1997 10:56:00 AM
From: Richard Estes	Respond to of 4056

They refuse to release the 6.x Library. Remember they are owned by a data vendor. I think royalities become an issue on putting direct read capabilities into their programs. Worden always refused. When you see TC2000 direct read in a program, you see cooperation that is there for the customer.

To: Sean W. Smith who wrote (1062)	11/13/1997 12:56:00 PM
From: Bruce Russell	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4056

Sean: Here's the scoop from Equis. Their library is available for 149.00 + shipping. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Below is a short write up on the MetaStock File Library (MSFL).ÿ If you have any additional questions regarding the MSFL, please let me know. Sincerely, MSFL Support msfl@equis.com ------------------------------------- METASTOCK FILE LIBRARY The best way to read MetaStock data files.ÿ The MetaStock File Library provides developers with the tools necessary to integrate their applications with MetaStock data files.ÿ This library is intended for use by experienced programmers familiar with security price data. The primary function and one of the major benefits of the MetaStock File Library is to provide a standard API that will remain constant as the underlying data format is changed to provide increased functionality and performance.ÿ By using the MetaStock File Library, your application will continue to support new MetaStock files with minimal programming changes. The MetaStock File Library also removes many of the complexities of accessing MetaStock data files from your program through a set of easy-to-use functions. As a result, your development time will be shorter - especially as the MetaStock file format changes. Also provided with the MetaStock File Library is multi-user and networking support. This allows multiple applications and network users to access the same data without the worry of corrupting the MetaStock data files. Comes with full documentation, and limited Internet technical support is available at msfl@equis.com. Two versions of the MSFL are available. Version: 1.11 ----------------- O/S: DOS 3.3 or later and Windows 3.1x Form: 16-bit C library Development environments: Borland C++ 3.1 or higher and Visual C++ 1.5x Securities per folder: 255 Max security name: 16 bytes UNC support: No Price: $149 + shipping Version: 6.5 ---------------- O/S: Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51 or later Form: 32-bit Windows DLL Development environments: Borland C++ 4.5 or higher, Delphi 2.0 or higher, Visual Basic 5.0, Visual C++ 4.1 or higher, and other environments supporting Windows DLLs. Securities per folder: 2,000 Max security name: 45 bytes UNC support: Yes Price: $149 + shipping, upgrade $49 + shipping ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ To order the MetaStock File Library, call toll-free 1-800-882-3040 International 801-265-8886, or fax orders to 801-265-3999