DataDirector 2
Creating Distribution Lists

Distribution Lists are simply created by imputing the appropriate stock for the selected Distribution List, for example the ASX Equities Warrant Option Distribution List.

As can been seen above, all required stocks are listed in this profile, this list in turn is used by DD2 to update this particular Distribution List. This same process can be used to create any number of Distribution List with different stock, bear in mind that this process is a manual one so any new stocks that list on the Stock Exchange will need to be added to your existing Lists. Editing of any Distribution List can be done in Notepad.

A good example would be to open the Distribution List Folder. The Distribution List folder will be located, depending on which operating system you have in different locations. To find where your system stores them simply click the "setup" button in DataDirector2 then on the "File Location tab" and have a look at Distribution Profile (see image below).

Once the Distribution List folder has been located, open up the file WizDL EquitiesWarrantsOption - ASX - #2.ptddf with Notepad to view its contents, this should now give you a better understanding of how a Distribution List functions. These Distribution Lists can in turn be copied and adjusted to reflect your needs and then saved with a new name for use in DataDirector 2.

So for example, if you have copied the WizDL EquitiesWarrantsOption - ASX - #2.ptddf and changed the WizardCaption, WizardDescription, WizardSub Folder, added the appropriate Headings (in above example [Equities] ) and stocks that you wish to include and save this Distribution List with an new name e.g. "WizDL MyStocks - ASX - #3.ptddf" you are now able to manually create a "Wizard" in DD2 with that particular Profile in mind.

This article is relevant to the following products: DataDirector 2