Other Chart Functions

The following list identifies other miscellaneous chart features and functions. Click on an item to view details.

  • Cross Hair – Displays horizontal and vertical guides that move with the cursor.
  • Bar Width – Distance between price bars.
  • Vertical Spacing – Adjust the space at the top and bottom of the price graph.
  • Shift to Present – Move the time frame to the present.
  • View Font Size – Universally increase or decrease the font size on the chart.
  • Printing – Create a hard copy of the chart.
  • Save as Image – Save the chart as an image.

Cross Hair

Use this feature to display vertical and horizontal guides that dynamically move with the cursor. This can be useful for displaying precise price and time information.
 

Cross Hair

 

Bar Width

The bar width refers to the horizontal space between price bars. This is a useful feature for showing more or less data on the graph without changing the bar size. The bar width can be easily modified by using the Expand and Reduce buttons in the bottom left corner of the Price Graph.
 

Bar Width

 

Vertical Spacing

The space above and below the price bars can be adjusted by using this feature. Arrow buttons in the top right and bottom right corners of the price graph may be used to add or remove vertical space from the top or bottom. You can quickly reset the vertical spacing back to the default by selecting Reset Vertical Spacing from the View menu.
 

Vertical Spacing

 

Shift to Present

This is a useful feature to quickly shift the time frame to the present. Use the right arrow button at the top right corner of the price graph.
 

Shift to Present

 

View Font

This handy feature increases or decreases the font size of all commentary components. You can reset the font size back to the original with the Reset View Font Size feature.
 

View Font

 

Printing

Printing a hard copy of your chart is simple with this feature. Click the Print button  on the chart Tool Bar or select the Print item from the File menu.
 

Printing

 

Save as Image

This is a very useful feature for creating an image of the chart. Click the Save as Image button  on the chart Tool Bar or select the item from the File menu.
 
The generated image will remove all of the window elements (Title Bar, Menu Bar, Tool Bar and Status Bar) as well as all of the panels. Graph buttons (bar size, vertical spacing, shift to present and close buttons) are also removed.
 

Save as Image