The Curve tab is the third tab in the
Data Builder. The MIMIC Curve tab allows
users to chart futures as a forward curve by extracting information from the
LIM database about the expiration dates and quoted prices for a futures
contract and transforming that data into a forward curve. The forward curve
can display curves for different dates on the same chart with the underlying
prompt month contract. MIMIC represents a curve in the Worksheet with the
Curve
icon.
 | For information on forward curves, see Forward Curve Tab – Data Builder. |
The Curve tab in the Data Builder includes the following options:
| Option | Function/Description |
|---|---|
|
Indicates the symbol name. Users select the Enter | |
|
Displays a description of the symbol. The description name for a series is in the format: exchange: symbol description (units): session. | |
|
Indicates the data series that relates to the symbol. Every symbol name has a listed of associated columns and a default column. | |
|
Indicates the chart label, which MIMIC displays in the legend of the chart. | |
|
Indicates the date for the curve. Users can check Last Data Date to apply the last data date, or select the Calendar button to choose a date from the calendar. | |
|
Displays the maximum, minimum, average, last or standard deviation in a chart. Checking Apply to All Items applies the selections to any future series. |
