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Date/Time: Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:26:25 +0000
[User Discussion] - Feature proposal : storing settings as clear text
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| [2025-04-28 20:49:47] |
| cgavachart - Posts: 10 |
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Hello Sierra chart has many configuration parameters (either at char level or global level). Putting this configuration into binaries (cht for examples) in data does not enable good version control. Having all these configurations in plain text (like any configuration file on Linux, or in JSON) would enable this. Yet there can be many good reason to stay with binaries (like not breaking backward compatibility). At least, would it be possible to have some kind of import/export configuration feature for Sierra Char global settings and chartbook settings ? If some are interested, please respond or hit thanks button BR |
| [2025-04-29 05:49:44] |
| cgavachart - Posts: 10 |
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Whaou amazing !! it would enable to see the refresh rate if all the charts at a glance, by just searching or greping text, instead of opening the configuration window for each chartbook .. Wooooo so useful |
| [2025-04-29 14:09:02] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 39559 |
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We are not sure if this is what you are referring to, but there is the ability to copy the Global Graphics settings to/from the Chart Graphics settings. Refer to the following and the item below it: Graphics Settings: Copy to Global (Chart >> Graphics Settings - Chart) For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
| [2025-04-29 21:06:31] |
| cgavachart - Posts: 10 |
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Hello John Thank you for your answer. Unfortunately that's not my need. I've asked grok to help me write my feature request : I would like to propose a feature to improve how Sierra Chart handles configuration files. Ideally, I suggest storing configuration files in a text-based format (e.g., JSON, XML, or YAML) instead of the current binary format. This would enable users to: * Easily read and edit configurations manually instead of doing a lot of click in the different configuration windows * Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to track changes. * Share or automate configuration updates more effectively. If transitioning to text-based configuration files is too complex, an alternative could be to add an option to export and import configurations in a human-readable plain text format. This would still provide similar benefits for managing and sharing settings. Thank you for considering this feature request. Please let me know if you need further clarification or details! |
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