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How to navigate the chart

The charts are highly flexible and can be customized extensively. Please find below some of the chart features:

How to change the Y-Axis scale type

The Y-Axis scale can be linear or logarithmic. To change the scale type please follow the below steps:

  • Right click on the chart, and in the context menu goto Y-Axis properties > {Left/Right} Y-Axis

  • In the YAixs properties dialog, set an appropriate value in the 'Scale Type' parameter

  • Click Ok to apply the changes

How to change the Y-Axis orientation

The Y-Axis can be oriented both on the right or left side of the chart. In addition one can also overlay the visual. In such scenario the Y-Axis wont be visible.

  • In the Bar Selector View or the Indicator/Strategy Selector View, select the visual object

  • In the visual parameters on the right, set an appropriate value in the parameter 'Y-Axis orientation'

Note : The Y-Axis are shared by multiple visuals (bars, indicator, etc)

How to change the vertical scale of the chart

The Y-Axis values automatically adjusts as user scrolls the charts or with each incoming ticks. User can however change the Y-Axis values on the fly. To change the Y-Axis values, please follow the below steps:

  • Press the left mouse button on the Y-Axis and drag the mouse up or down as needed to change the Y-Axis scale.

To scroll the Y-Axis please follow the below steps:

  • Place the mouse over the Y-Axis, rotate the mouse wheel up or down as needed

Note: Press the [F] button on the Y-Axis to reset back to automatic scaling

You can also change the Y-Axis minimum and maximum values from the Y-Axis properties:

  • Right click on the chart, in the context menu click on Y-Axis properties > {Left/Right} Y-Axis

  • In the Y-Axis properties dialog set the parameter 'Range Type' to Fixed

  • Set an appropriate value for the Minimum and Maximum parameters

  • Click Ok to apply the changes

Fixed Scale
How to scroll the chart horizontally

User can scroll the chart horizontally by dragging the scroll bar. The scroll bar is placed directly on top of the X-Axis.

User can also place the mouse on the chart and rotate the mouse wheel to scroll the chart horizontally.

Note : Automatic scrolling with each new incoming real-time ticks will stop if you navigate to historical bars. You can always reset to automatic scrolling by pressing the [>] button on the top right chart.

Scroll Reset Button
How to change the bar space and bar width

The bar space and bar width can be changed using the key board shortcuts as defined below:

Keyboard shortcut to change bar space

  • Increase bar space - Ctrl + Up arrow key

  • Decrease bar space - Ctrl + Down arrow key

Keyboard shortcut to change bar width

  • Increase bar width - Alt + Up arrow key

  • Decrease bar width - Alt + Down arrow key

Changing the Z-Order of the visuals

Z-Order determines the front-to-back render order of the visuals. The z-order can be changed by pressing the Shift Key and rotating the mouse wheel.

ZOrder