option contracts

symbols for individual option contracts have changed from OPRA to 21 characters OSI symbols. Does QT accept these new symbols. If so how to enter them? I have tried various ways but nothing seems to work. Please help. Thanks
 
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symbols for individual option contracts have changed from OPRA to 21 characters OSI symbols. Does QT accept these new symbols. If so how to enter them? I have tried various ways but nothing seems to work. Please help. Thanks

I don't know QT, but try the obvious:

IBM Apr 125C

Mark
 
QT version 3.9.6 handles the new options symbols.

"For OPTIONS you should use the standard option symbol prefixed with a period. You would need to get the actual symbol from IB web site or TWS. for US Option symbol formats, please refer to IB's Option Symbology Initiative page. For Example:
BOX:.ESI 100220C00110000 "
 
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