About Charts

A Chart is a common panel that you will frequently add to your workspace. There are a number of sections on a chart that you need to be familiar with:

Toolbar

The toolbar appears at the top of every chart you create. It contains quick-access controls for the most frequently used charting features.

Note: Sometimes, a chart will not show all of these quick-access controls if the chart is too small (and there is not enough room to display them.) All chart features are still available, many times by right-clicking on the chart.

• Symbol: Allows you to change the symbol on the chart.
• Study: Add a study using the Study menu.
• Draw: Add drawing tools such as trend lines.
• Time Interval: Sets the time interval (period) that each bar on the chart represents.
• Time Range: Limits the visible chart to a specific amount of time.
• Settings: Quick access to properties, styles, and other chart parameters.
• Chart Trader: Opens the trading interface, allowing you to execute trades directly from the chart.
  • Action Menu: The Action Menu, located at the top right of the chart pane, is used to access the chart settings, title, and template options.

 

Tracking Cross and Data View

Whenever you position your cursor on a chart, the Tracking Cross and Data View window appears, giving you information about the bar you are on.