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Symbol Search
Reading Time: 4 minutes

There are 2 methods a ProphetX user can choose from to search for symbols and data within the desktop application.  A user can search for content in ProphetX through: Entry of a keyword or symbol  OR Using and drilling down within the Symbol Tree The new search functionality has been designed and built to return

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Symbol Tiles Display
Reading Time: < 1 minute

This display works very much like the Chain Tiles Display, except you can enter any symbol that collects Cumulative Volume data. Just enter the entire symbol into this display. The data will update every 5 seconds. The Symbol Map will show up in the Heat Map Colors: Green for up, Red for down (signifying the

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Synthetic Spreads
Reading Time: 3 minutes

This feature is used to create spreads and other formulas, as well as set instrument properties at the same time – such as conversion values. The Synthetic Spreads calculator also calculates the high and low results while the User Custom Studies are based solely on the close. The Synthetic Spreads are a bit more complicated

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Tabbed Displays
Reading Time: 2 minutes

All displays can be tabbed within one window or as individual displays if preferred. Example of 3 quote sheets and 1 quoteboard in the same window: The “Create new tabs in same frame” toggle button on the button bar located under the Main Menu Bar will determine where to place the module you are selecting.

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Tabular Displays of Historical Data
Reading Time: 3 minutes

A tabular display provides chart data in table format. ProphetX’s tabular displays also allow you to dynamically link historical data to a spreadsheet application. To Open a Tabular Display Select Charts/Tabular from the Main Menu Bar In the Symbol or Expression box, type an instrument or symbol. Tip:  You can also use the same alternate

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Tabular Settings
Reading Time: 2 minutes

Tabular Settings To add a field to the Selected Fields section highlight an Available Field name and press the Add> button. To remove a field from the Selected Fields section highlight a Selected Field name and press the <Remove button. Highlight a field name in the Selected Fields section and press the Up or Down

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The Cost of Carry Calculator
Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Cost of Carry Calculator is a matrix that shows the prices for a futures contract chain and calculates Cost of Carry, Market Carry and %Full Carry. Cost of Carry is the cost related to holding grain from one month to another. This cost is primarily interest & storage but also includes shrink and insurance.

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The Crack Calculator
Reading Time: < 1 minute

The Crack calculator displays crude mineral oil and petroleum distillate product prices and calculates the NYMEX petroleum refiners margin (crack margin). To Open a Crack Display: Select Calculators/Crack from the Main Menu Bar. To Change Underlying Symbols: Right-click in the display and select Sheet Properties The Properties for Grid, Updates, Colors and Fonts are similar

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The Crush Calculator
Reading Time: < 1 minute

A crush window displays the last prices for soybean, meal, and oil contracts and the Board crush margin, or processing margin for soybean oil.  The default symbols used are S, SM, and BO. To Open a Crush Display: Select Calculators/Crush Calculator from the Quotes menu on the Main Menu Bar. To Change Underlying Symbols: Right-click

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The Spark Spread Calculator
Reading Time: < 1 minute

A spark spread compares megawatts and BTU equivalence for natural gas and electricity. To Open a Spark Spread Select Calculators/Spark from the Quotes menu. Enter the root Symbol for both the Electricity and Gas contracts. To find the root Symbols, use the Symbol Search Tool. To Change the Efficiency Rating Used in Spark Spread Calculations

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