align time scales between tradables in different windows

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align time scales between tradables in different windows

Postby virginiatrader » 09 Dec 2013

Good morning, Forum:

I am running MC 8.8 x64. I have a workspace with two charts, the E-Mini S&P500 and the 10 Year Treasury Note. Both are 15 minute candle charts, although I do use other time settings. I use the most current contract, so the charts are the Dec13 E-Mini S&P500 and the Mar14 10y Note (see attached image)

I apply the same formatting to both instruments (see attached image). My problem is that the time scales and session boundaries do not line up, so candle for candle, the charts are not in sync with each other.

The Forum's guidance and opinions are appreciated in advance.

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Re: align time scales between tradables in different windows

Postby Henry MultiСharts » 10 Dec 2013

Hello virginiatrader,

If you want two charts to line up you need to do the following:
1) Set the same session settings for both instruments (QuoteManager->double click on the symbol you need->Sessions tab). You need to have data for the specified period for both instruments;
2) Set the chart data range to the same "Form - To" values in Format->Instrument->Settings tab.
3) Set the same "X-time scale" tab parameters for both charts (Format->Window->X-time scale).


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