When drawing chart for multiple symbols and [Compare Mode] is checked, all idicators will be ignored, chart type will be Line and Chart Scale will be Percentage. [Compare Mode] is not in effect when we draw chart for only 1 symbol
Check off Annotation to switch chart image to drawing mode. Auto Refresh will be unchecked when drawing in effect as it will erase the drawings if it's left as check. So please do not check [Auto Refresh] or uncheck [Annotation] if you still want to see your drawing.
Select [Annotation Type] as either Vertical, Horizontal. etc. from the drop down menu
The text box next to the [Annotation Type] shows the Color Code (Hex number RRGGBB) where user can either type in your own number or click on to change the color using color panel. The chart will remember each chosen color for each [Annotation Type]
To draw Horizontal or Vertical Lines, move your mouse to the right position, then click mouse.
To draw Trend Lines, Free Style, Circle, Rectangle and Cross, move your mouse to start position, drag mouse (hold down mouse and move it around), then release hold
To draw Text, select Text from dropdown list, click mouse to where you want to type text, a text box will be displayed, clik on the box and start typing. Once done, press [Ctrl] + [Enter] key or click on somewhere else on the chart.
To DELETE the last drawn element, press "d" on your keyboard (you may need to click on the chart image first to have focus on the chart).
Right click mouse on the chart show a menu to save image to your local hard drive if you want to keep a copy of your chart and anotations.
Each chart setting has your custom numbers (chart size, time frame, frequency, indicator parameters, etc.). These settings can be saved so that you can apply different chart setting quickly to your chart by selecting it using the drop down list with the title "Saved Settings".
Please use the "Saved Chart Settings" section in the chart menu below to modify this "Saved Settings" list.
Each chart setting has your custom numbers (chart size, time frame, frequency, indicator parameters, etc.) which can be saved so that you can apply different chart setting quickly to your chart.
You can CREATE a new "Saved Setting" by following the below steps:
- Use chart menu to select or enter all custom values for your chart
- Click on "Create" button. You will be directed to a "Saved Chart Setting" page
- Enter Title (required) and Description (optional)for your saved settings
- Click on "Save" button, you will be directed back to the chart with your new saved setting selected and the chart graph should reflect your custom values
You can UPDATE a "Saved Setting" by following the below steps:
- Use chart menu to select or enter all custom values for your chart
- Select the "Saved Setting" title from the drop down list that you want to update
- Click on "Update" button. You will be directed to a "Saved Chart Setting" page
- You can update your tile and description here for your saved setting if you like
- Click on "Save" button, you will be directed back to the chart with your new saved setting selected and the chart graph should reflect your new custom values
You can DELETE multiple "Saved Settings" by following the below steps:
- Click on "Delete" button. You will be directed to "Saved Chart Setting List" page.
- Check off boxes under Selected column for Saved Settings you want to delete.
- Click on "Delete Selected Settings" button. Your selected Saved Settings will be removed.
- Click "Done" to go back to your chart.
