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[2020-08-17 19:47:26]
User425645 - Posts: 122
Hello, i am unable to change my "data range in file" to a closer date to cut down on storage on my disk. everytime i try to change it it flashes and goes back to original date. thanks
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[2020-08-18 12:39:58]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
There really is not an automatic way to do what you want to do.

If this is a symbol that you access, then we recommend you leave it as it is.

Rather, refer to the information here to find symbols you no longer need and how to remove the files to reduce space:
Chart Data and Chart Data Files: Cleaning Up Old and Unused Symbols for Efficiency

Or compress older data:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/DataSourceSettings.php#IntradayDataFileManagement
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy:
https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation

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