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The application window consists of Toolbars, Workspaces, and Windows (Chart or/and Scanner).  
MultiCharts work area is a customizable interface designed for traders to analyze market data and execute trades.<br>
 
It consists of desktops, workspaces, windows, and toolbars.
For detailed information about Windows, [[#Understanding Windows (Chart/Scanner)|click here]].
 
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== Understanding Workspaces ==  
== Understanding Workspaces ==  


Workspaces help manage the working process. Several Workspaces can be open at the same time. It is possible to create, save, open, close, rename, and delete Workspaces, as well as to switch between Workspaces that are open in the application window.  Each Workspace can contain multiple windows.
Workspaces help manage the working process. Several workspaces can be open at the same time. It is possible to create, save, open, close, rename, and delete workspaces, as well as to switch between workspaces that are open in the application window.  Each workspace can contain multiple windows.


Names of all open Workspaces are shown in the tabs at the bottom of application window.  The tab of the currently selected (active) Workspace is highlighted.  To switch to another open Workspace click the tab of the Workspace you wish to switch to.
Names of all open workspaces are shown in the tabs at the bottom of application window.  The tab of the currently selected (active) workspace is highlighted.  To switch to another open workspace, click the tab of the workspace you wish to switch to.


To achieve peak performance limit the number of simultaneously open workspaces to the ones you actually need.
To achieve peak performance limit the number of simultaneously open workspaces to the ones you actually need.


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=== Creating Workspaces ===
=== Creating Workspaces ===
To create a new Workspace, click the '''New Workspace''' [[File:New_Workspace.png]] icon on the '''Main''' toolbar.
To create a new workspace, click the '''New Workspace''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7b/NewWorkspace-24-200.png" width="24"> icon on the '''Main''' toolbar.  
 
Workspaces can also be created by using the '''Ctrl + N''' hot key, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu, then pointing to '''New''' and clicking '''New Workspace'''.  


<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: If there are no open Workspaces when a new Chart Window is created, a new Workspace for that window will be created automatically.</div>
Workspaces can also be created by using the '''Ctrl + N''' hot key, or by clicking '''File''' in the main menu → '''New''' → '''Workspace'''.
 
<div class="note">If there are no open workspaces when a new chart window is created, a new workspace for that window will be created automatically.</div>
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=== Saving Workspaces ===
=== Saving Workspaces ===
A Workspace, complete with Chart/Scanner Windows and all settings, is saved as a file with '''.wsp''' extension.
A workspace, complete with other windows and all settings, is saved as a file with '''.wsp''' extension.


To save a Workspace, click the '''Save Workspace''' [[File:Save_Workspace.png]] icon on the '''Main''' toolbar.
To save a workspace, click the '''Save Workspace''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/4/41/Save-24-200.png" width="24"> icon on the '''Main''' toolbar.
Workspaces can also be saved by using the '''Ctrl + S''' hot key, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu and clicking '''Save Workspace'''.
Workspaces can also be saved by using the '''Ctrl + S''' hot key, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu and clicking '''Save Workspace'''.


If the Workspace has not yet been named, the '''Save As''' dialog box will appear, allowing to choose a file name for the workspace.
If the workspace has not yet been named, the '''Save As''' dialog box will appear, allowing to choose a file name for the workspace.


In order to save an already named Workspace under a new name, select '''File''' in the main menu and  
In order to save an already named workspace under a new name, select '''File''' in the main menu and  
click '''Save Workspace As'''.  
click '''Save Workspace As'''.  


To save Workspaces automatically on application  
To save workspaces automatically on application  
exit, see [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspaces Preferences]].
exit, see [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspaces Preferences]].
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=== Opening Workspaces ===
=== Opening Workspaces ===
Saved Workspaces can be opened by using Windows Explorer/File manager as well as from the application.
Saved workspaces can be opened by using Windows Explorer/File manager as well as from the application.


To open a Workspace from the application, click the '''Open Workspace''' [[File:Open_Workspace.png]] icon on the Main toolbar; in the '''Open''' dialog box that appears, navigate to and select the Workspace file ('''.wsp''' extension) and click the '''Open''' button.
To open a workspace from the application, click the '''Open Workspace''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/6f/OpenWorkspace-24-200.png" width="24"> icon on the Main toolbar; in the '''Open''' dialog box that appears, navigate to and select the Workspace file ('''.wsp''' extension) and click the '''Open''' button.
Workspaces can also be opened by using the '''Ctrl + O''' hot key, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu and clicking '''Open Workspace'''.
Workspaces can also be opened by using the '''Ctrl + O''' hot key, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu and clicking '''Open Workspace'''.


Recently used Workspaces can be opened by clicking the down-arrow to the right of the '''Open Workspace''' [[File:Open_Workspace.png]] icon on the Main toolbar and then clicking a Workspace name, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu, then pointing to '''Recent Workspaces''' and  
Recently used workspaces can be opened by clicking the down-arrow to the right of the '''Open Workspace''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/6f/OpenWorkspace-24-200.png" width="24"> icon on the Main toolbar and then clicking a Workspace name, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu, then pointing to '''Recent Workspaces''' and  
clicking a Workspace name.  
clicking a Workspace name.  


To open Workspaces automatically on application startup, see [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspaces Preferences]].
To open workspaces automatically on application startup, see [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspaces Preferences]].
 
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=== Closing Workspaces ===
=== Closing Workspaces ===
To close a Workspace, click the '''Close Workspace''' [[File:Close_Workspace.png]] icon on the '''Main''' toolbar.  
To close a workspace, click the '''Close Workspace''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/07/CloseWorkspace-24-200.png" width="24"> icon on the '''Main''' toolbar.  
Workspaces can also be closed by using the '''F4''' key, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu and clicking '''Close Workspace'''.  
Workspaces can also be closed by using the '''F4''' key, or by selecting '''File''' in the main menu and clicking '''Close Workspace'''.  


If any changes have been made to a Workspace since it was last saved, and: '''Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit''' checkbox in [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspace Preferences]] is not selected, the '''Save Workspace''' dialog box will appear:
If any changes have been made to a workspace since it was last saved, and: '''Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit''' checkbox in [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspace Preferences]] is not selected, the '''Save Workspace''' dialog box will appear:
<br>- click '''Yes''' to save the changes and close the Workspace;
<br>- click '''Yes''' to save the changes and close the Workspace;
<br>- click '''No''' to discard the changes and close the Workspace;
<br>- click '''No''' to discard the changes and close the Workspace;
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To disable the dialog box and close workspaces without confirmation,  
To disable the dialog box and close workspaces without confirmation,  
see [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspaces Preferences]].
see [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspaces Preferences]].
<div class="important">If both the '''Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit''' checkbox and '''Do not save workspaces''' option are selected in the '''[[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspace]]''' tab of the '''Preferences''' window then no changes to the workspace will be saved on exit!</div>
=== Renaming Workspaces ===
Workspaces can be renamed by two different methods:
* Save a copy of the workspace under a different name.  See [[#Saving Workspaces|Saving Workspaces]]; or:
* Use Windows Explorer or another program to rename a workspace file as any other Windows file.
<div class="note">Workspaces that are open cannot be renamed by Windows Explorer. Close the workspace prior to renaming it.</div>
=== Deleting Workspaces ===
Use Windows Explorer or another program to delete the workspace file as you would any other Windows file.  Deleting a workspace does not delete the data or the studies.
<div class="note">A workspace that is open cannot be deleted. Close the workspace prior to deleting it.</div>
=== Workspaces Preferences ===
Workspaces preferences settings determine which workspaces, if any, will be opened on application startup, whether changes to workspaces will be saved on application exit, and if a confirmation prompt will appear when Chart/Scanner Windows are closed.
Manage them in File → Preferences → Workspaces tab.
In the '''On start''' section select:
:* Open last active workspace from previous session
:* Open all workspaces from previous session
:* Open prebuilt workspaces
:* Do not open workspaces
:* Check '''Show this window''' box for the Preferences window to appear on start of MultiCharts
:* Check '''Run wizard''' to open Wizard on software startup
In the '''All workspaces''' section check:


<br><div style="background-color: #F8F6CD;">'''Important:''' <br>If both the '''Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit''' checkbox and '''Do not save workspaces''' option are selected in the '''[[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspace]]''' tab of the '''Preferences''' window then no changes to the workspace will be saved on exit!</div>
:* '''Skip the confirmation when closing windows'''. The confirmation window will not appear when the window is closed.
:* '''Skip the confirmation when exiting the application'''. The confirmation window will not appear when the application is closed.
:* '''Store optimization reports within workspaces'''. Clear it not to save report with a workspace.
:* '''Keep the reports from previous optimizations'''. When this option is unchecked, the previous reports will be deleted on start of the next optimization, as well as the unsaved reports on close of the workspace.


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In the '''On exit''' section select:


=== Renaming Workspaces ===
:* Save the changes on all workspaces
Workspaces can be renamed by two different methods:
:* Do not save any changes on all workspaces
:* Ask about saving the changes on each workspace


* Save a copy of the Workspace under a different nameSee [[#Saving Workspaces|Saving Workspaces]]; or:
==Understanding Desktops==
* Use Windows Explorer or another program to rename a Workspace file as any other Windows file.
A desktop is a set of workspaces in one MultiCharts window. If you have a multi-monitor setup, you can save MultiCharts window layout on every monitor as a desktop and then when you launch MultiCharts next time just open a bunch of desktop files (you can open multiple files at once by selecting them all and pressing Enter) to get your setup back.  
   
It is possible to create, save, open, close, rename, and delete desktops. Each desktop can contain multiple workspaces.
Names of the open desktops are shown at the top of MultiCharts windows.
To achieve peak performance limit the number of simultaneously open desktops to the ones you actually need.


<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Workspaces that are open cannot be renamed by Windows Explorer. Close the Workspace prior to renaming it.</div>
===Creating Desktops===
To create a new desktop, it is necessary to open a new MultiCharts instance by clicking MultiCharts icon on your Windows Desktop. So, when you open a new MultiCharts instance, a new desktop is created automatically.


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=== Saving Desktops ===
A desktop with all the settings is saved as a file with '''.mcd''' extension.


=== Deleting Workspaces ===
To save a desktop, click '''File''' in the main menu and select '''Save Desktop'''. If the desktop has not yet been named, the '''Save As''' dialog box will appear, allowing to choose a file name for the desktop.
In order to save an already named desktop under a new name, select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Save Desktop As'''.


Use Windows Explorer or another program to delete the Workspace file as you would any other Windows file.  Deleting a Workspace does not delete the data or the studies.
It is necessary to save the changes of the desktops '''manually''', as they are not saved automatically.


<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: A Workspace that is open cannot be deleted. Close the Workspace prior to deleting it.</div>
If any changes have been made to a workspace of the desktop since it was last saved, the '''Save Workspace''' dialog box will appear:
<br>- click '''Yes''' to save the changes and close the workspace;
<br>- click '''No''' to discard the changes and close the workspace;
<br>- click '''Cancel''' to cancel the operation and keep the workspace open.
<div class="note">Workspaces are not saved in the desktops. Desktops only store references to the list of the saved workspaces, but do not save them within the desktop, it is still necessary to save the workspaces to have them opened in a Desktop.</div>


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=== Opening Desktops ===
=== Workspaces Preferences ===
Saved desktops can be opened by using Windows Explorer/File manager as well as from the application.
Workspaces preferences settings determine which workspaces, if any, will be opened on application startup, whether changes to workspaces will be saved on application exit, and if a confirmation prompt will appear when Chart/Scanner Windows are closed.


To set workspace preferences:
To open a desktop from the application, click '''File''' in the main menu and select '''Open Desktop'''; in the '''Open''' dialog box that appears, navigate to and select the desktop file ('''.mcd''' extension) and click '''Open''' button. The selected desktop will be opened in the new MultiCharts instance.


# Open the '''Preferences''' window by selecting '''File''' in the main menu and then clicking '''Preferences'''; the window can also be opened by using ALT+F, ALT+F keyboard shortcut sequence.
=== Closing Desktops ===
# Select the '''Workspaces''' tab.
To close a desktop, click '''File''' in the main menu and select '''Close Desktop'''.  
# To open Workspaces on startup, select the '''Open Workspaces on Start''' checkbox; clear the checkbox to not open any Workspaces on startup.
It is necessary to save the changes of the desktops '''manually''' before closing of the desktop.
# To show the '''Workspaces''' dialog box on startup, select the '''Show the dialog''' checkbox; clear the checkbox to not display the dialog box.
# Select the Workspaces to be opened on startup.
# To show '''Save Workspace''' dialog box on exit, clear the '''Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit''' checkbox; select the checkbox to not display the dialog box.
# Select '''Save workspaces''' or '''Do not save workspaces''' to save or not to save the workspaces on exit, respectively.
# To prompt for a confirmation when a Chart/Scanner Window is closed (deleted), clear the '''Do not prompt for confirmation when I want to close a window''' checkbox; check the checkbox to prompt for a confirmation when a window is closed.


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If any changes have been made to a workspace of the desktop since it was last saved, the '''Save Workspace''' dialog box will appear:
== Understanding Windows (Chart/Scanner) ==
<br>- click '''Yes''' to save the changes and close the workspace;
<br>- click '''No''' to discard the changes and close the workspace;
<br>- click '''Cancel''' to cancel the operation and keep the workspace open.
<div class="important">If both '''Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit''' checkbox and '''Do not save workspaces''' options are selected in the '''[[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspace]]''' tab of the '''Preferences''' window then no changes of the workspaces will be saved on exit!</div>


Chart Windows contain charts, studies, and drawings.  The number of windows that can be added to Workspaces is limited only by your computer's hardware configuration.
=== Renaming Desktops ===
Desktops can be renamed by two different methods:


In Workspaces with multiple windows only one window at a time is activeThe active window is the window to which any changes will be applied, and is distinguished by the color of its title bar. Any one of the windows in a Workspace can be selected as the active at any time.
* Save a copy of the desktop under a different nameSee [[#Saving Desktops|Saving Desktops]]; or:
* Use Windows Explorer or another program to rename a desktop file as any other Windows file.
<div class="note">Desktops that are open cannot be renamed by Windows Explorer. Close the desktop prior to renaming it.</div>


Windows can be moved within a workspace or detached and positioned anywhere on your computer’s desktop, arranged in any order, resized, maximized, minimized, and closedClosing a window deletes it from the Workspace.
=== Deleting Desktops ===
Use Windows Explorer or another program to delete a desktop file as you would any other Windows fileDeleting a desktop does not delete the data or the studies.
<div class="note">A desktop that is open cannot be deleted. Close the desktop prior to deleting it.</div>


Windows are saved only as a part of the Workspace that contains them.
== Understanding Windows ==


In MultiCharts you can use the following window types:
* [[:Category:Charts|Chart Window]]
* [[Pre-Scanning_and_Watchlist|Scanner Window]]
* [[Order_and_Position_Tracker|Order and Position Tracker Window]]
* [[Time_and_Sales|Time & Sales Window]]
* [[Forex_Board|Forex Board Window]]
* [[Depth_of_market_(DOM)|DOM Window]]
* [[Data Window]]
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The number of windows that can be added to Workspaces is limited only by your computer's hardware configuration.
In workspaces with multiple windows only one window at a time is active.  The active window is the window to which any changes will be applied, and is distinguished by the color of its title bar.  Any one of the windows in a workspace can be selected as the active at any time.
Windows can be moved within a workspace or detached and positioned anywhere on your computer’s desktop, arranged in any order, resized, maximized, minimized, and closed.  Closing a window deletes it from the workspace.
Windows are saved only as a part of the workspace that contains them.
=== Creating Windows ===
=== Creating Windows ===


A Chart Window is always created at the same time as the chart/grid that is placed in it. It is not possible to create an empty window, without a chart/grid.  A Chart/Scanner Window is always created in the currently selected Workspace.
To create new windows go to File → New or click the corresponding icon on the [[MultiCharts_Work_Area#Toolbar_Icons_Reference|Main toolbar]].<br>


Read more about [[Creating_Charts|Creating Charts]]
To open a new window as a part of the whole MultiCharts windows (as opposed to it being a part of a workspace), go to View → Show.


Read more about [[#Understanding Workspaces|Workspaces]].


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New windows are always created in the currently selected workspace.<br>
A chart window is always created at the same time as the chart/grid that is placed in it. It is not possible to create an empty window, without a chart/grid.


=== Selecting a Window as Active ===
=== Selecting a Window as Active ===
Before making changes to a Window you should make sure that it is active.  Only one window at a time can be active.  
Before making changes to a window you should make sure that it is active.  Only one window at a time can be active.  


A Window can be selected as active by one of the following methods:
A window can be selected as active by one of the following methods:


* Click anywhere on the window to make it active; or:  
* Click anywhere on the window to make it active; or:  
* Select '''Window''' in the main menu and click the name of the window.
* Select '''Window''' in the main menu and click the name of the window.


<br>Color change of the window's title bar will indicate that the window has become active.  
<br>Color change of the window's title bar will indicate that the window has become active.


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=== Detaching and Attaching Windows ===
=== Detaching and Attaching Windows ===


By default, Windows are displayed within a Workspace. Windows can be detached from a Workspace and positioned anywhere on your computer's desktop; on a multiple-monitor system, one or more Windows can be displayed on each monitor.
By default, windows are displayed within a workspace. Windows can be detached from a workspace and positioned anywhere on your computer's desktop; on a multiple-monitor system, one or more windows can be displayed on each monitor.


A Window can be detached by one of the following methods:
A window can be detached by one of the following methods:


* Click the '''Detach Window''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/window/Detach.gif button on the title bar of the window;  
* Click the '''Detach Window''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/25/Detach_48x48.png" width="24">
button on the title bar of the window;  


or:
or:
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* Select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Detach Window'''.
* Select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Detach Window'''.


<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Detached windows' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started</div>
<div class="note">Detached windows' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started</div>


A Window can be attached back to the Workspace by one of the following methods:
A window can be attached back to the workspace by one of the following methods:


* Click the '''Attach Window''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/window/Attach.gif button on the title bar of the window;  
* Click the '''Attach Window'''<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/28/Attach_48x48.png" width="24"> button on the title bar of the window;  


or:
or:
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* Select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Attach Window'''.
* Select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Attach Window'''.


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=== Detached Windows "Always on Top" Feature ===
=== Detached Windows "Always on Top" Feature ===
To keep a detached Window displayed always on top of other windows click  
To keep a detached window displayed always on top of other windows click  
the '''Stick''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/window/Stick.gif button  
the '''Stick''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/00/Pin_48x48.png" width="24"> button  
on the title bar of the window; the button will change  
on the title bar of the window; the button will change  
to http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/window/UnStick.gif.
to <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7e/UnPin_48x48.png" width="24">.


To cancel the feature click  
To cancel the feature click  
the '''Unstick''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/window/UnStick.gif button  
the '''Unstick''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7e/UnPin_48x48.png" width="24"> button  
again; the button will change to http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/window/Stick.gif.
again; the button will change to <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/00/Pin_48x48.png" width="24">.
 
<div class="note">Detached window's last chosen Always on Top status is retained the next time that the application is started.</div>
<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Detached window's last chosen Always on Top status is retained the next time that the application is started.</div>


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=== Arranging Windows ===
=== Arranging Windows ===
It is possible to arrange windows in any order.  A Window can be positioned anywhere by placing the mouse pointer over the window's title bar, holding the left mouse button, and dragging the window to the desired position.
It is possible to arrange windows in any order.  A window can be positioned anywhere by placing the mouse pointer over the window's title bar, holding the left mouse button, and dragging the window to the desired position.


Windows within a workspace can also be arranged automatically:
Windows within a workspace can also be arranged automatically:


* To arrange all open windows for convenient viewing select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Arrange&nbsp;All''' any minimized windows will be placed at the bottom of the Workspace, below any open windows.
* To arrange all open windows for convenient viewing select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Arrange&nbsp;All''' any minimized windows will be placed at the bottom of the workspace, below any open windows.
* To arrange all windows horizontally or vertically select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Arrange&nbsp;Horizontally''' or '''Arrange&nbsp;Vertically''', respectively.
* To arrange all windows horizontally or vertically select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Arrange&nbsp;Horizontally''' or '''Arrange&nbsp;Vertically''', respectively.
* To arrange all open windows in a cascade select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Cascade'''; any minimized windows will be placed at the bottom of the Workspace, below any open windows.
* To arrange all open windows in a cascade select '''Window''' in the main menu and click '''Cascade'''; any minimized windows will be placed at the bottom of the workspace, below any open windows.
<div class="note">Windows' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started.</div>


<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Windows' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started.</div>
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=== Deleting Windows ===
=== Deleting Windows ===
A window can be deleted from a Workspace.  To close a Window means to delete it.  It is possible to delete all of the windows from a Workspace, leaving the Workspace empty.
A window can be deleted from a workspace.  To close a window means to delete it.  It is possible to delete all of the windows from a workspace, leaving the workspace empty.


To delete a Window from a Workspace click the '''Close''' button on the title bar of the window; in the dialog box that appears, click '''Yes''' to delete the window, or click '''Cancel''' to cancel the operation and keep the window open.
To delete a window from a workspace, click the '''Close''' button on the title bar of the window; in the dialog box that appears, click '''Yes''' to delete the window, or click '''Cancel''' to cancel the operation and keep the window open.


To disable the dialog box and delete windows without confirmation, see [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspaces Preferences]].
To disable the dialog box and delete windows without confirmation, see [[#Workspaces Preferences|Workspaces Preferences]].
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=== Switching between Windows ===
=== Switching between Windows ===


Within a Workspace you can switch between the open windows by using the '''Ctrl + F6''' hotkey combination, or by clicking anywhere on the window you wish to switch to.
Within a workspace you can switch between the open windows by using the '''Ctrl + F6''' hotkey combination, or by clicking anywhere on the window you wish to switch to.


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=== Copying Windows ===
=== Copying Windows ===
The active Chart/Scanner Window can be copied, complete with all settings, data series,  
The active chart/scanner window can be copied, complete with all settings, data series, and studies, and pasted to any open workspace.
and studies, and pasted to any open Workspace.


To copy an active window use one of the following methods:
To copy an active window use one of the following methods:
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* Use CTRL+SHIFT+C hot key combination.
* Use CTRL+SHIFT+C hot key combination.


To paste the copied Window:
To paste the copied window:


* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Paste Window''', or:
* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Paste Window''', or:
* Use '''Ctrl + Shift + V''' hot key combination.
* Use '''Ctrl + Shift + V''' hot key combination.


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== Understanding Toolbars ==
== Understanding Toolbars ==


'''Toolbars''' provide convenient access to commonly used functions.  These functions can also be accessed by using the menus, but the toolbars let you do it with just one click.
'''Toolbars''' provide convenient access to commonly used functions.  These functions can also be accessed by using the menus, but the toolbars let you do it with just one click.


There are six toolbars: Chart Analysis, Command Line, Control, Drawing, Main, and Resolution.  Any of the toolbars can be made floating, allowing them to be positioned anywhere, or hidden if they are not needed.
There are seven toolbars: Main, Simulated Trading, Chart Analysis, Command Line, Control, Drawing, Resolution.  Any of the toolbars can be made floating, allowing them to be positioned anywhere, or hidden if they are not needed.


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=== Hiding and Redisplaying Toolbars ===
=== Hiding and Redisplaying Toolbars ===
All toolbars are displayed by default.
All toolbars are displayed by default.
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To redisplay a toolbar select '''View''' in the main menu, then click Toolbars''' and check the toolbar that is to be displayed.
To redisplay a toolbar select '''View''' in the main menu, then click Toolbars''' and check the toolbar that is to be displayed.


The Resolution toolbar can also be hidden or redisplayed by clicking the '''Resolution''' [[File:Resolution.png]] icon.
The Resolution toolbar can also be hidden or redisplayed by clicking the '''Resolution''' <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/bb/Toolbar6_CommandLine_200.png" width="24"> icon.


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=== Floating or Docking Toolbars ===
=== Floating or Docking Toolbars ===
By default, toolbars are displayed docked to the top of the application window.  Any of the toolbars can be made floating or docked.  A floating toolbar has its own title bar and can be positioned anywhere on your computer’s desktop.
By default, toolbars are displayed docked to the top of the application window.  Any of the toolbars can be made floating or docked.  A floating toolbar has its own title bar and can be positioned anywhere on your computer’s desktop.
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* Double-click the toolbar's title bar.  The toolbar will dock along the top border of the application window; or:
* Double-click the toolbar's title bar.  The toolbar will dock along the top border of the application window; or:
* Position the mouse pointer over the title bar of a floating toolbar; hold the left mouse button and drag the toolbar to any of the four borders of the application window.  Once the mouse pointer comes close to a border of the window, an outline will indicate where the toolbar will be docked.  Releasing the mouse button will dock the toolbar.
* Position the mouse pointer over the title bar of a floating toolbar; hold the left mouse button and drag the toolbar to any of the four borders of the application window.  Once the mouse pointer comes close to a border of the window, an outline will indicate where the toolbar will be docked.  Releasing the mouse button will dock the toolbar.
<div class="note">Toolbars' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started.</div>


<br><div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Toolbars' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started.</div>
=== Toolbar Icons Reference ===
 
<b>Main Toolbar</b>
{| class="wikitable wikitable_col_center_2"
|-
!style="width:40%;"|Command!!style="width:20%;"|Icon!!Description
|-
|New Workspace||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7b/NewWorkspace-24-200.png" width="24">||[[#Creating Workspaces|Creating Workspaces]]
|-
|Save Workspace||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/4/41/Save-24-200.png" width=24>||[[#Saving Workspaces|Saving Workspace]]
|-
|Open Workspace||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/6f/OpenWorkspace-24-200.png" width="24">||[[MultiCharts_Work_Area#Opening_Workspaces|Opening Workspace]]
|-
|Close Workspace||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/07/CloseWorkspace-24-200.png" width="24">||[[MultiCharts_Work_Area#Closing_Workspaces|Closing Workspace]]
|-
|New Chart Window||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/9/99/Chart-24-200.png" width="24">||[[Creating Charts]]
|-
|New Scanner Window||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/60/New_Scanner_Window_200.png" width="24">||[[Understanding_Real-Time_Market_Scanner|Using Real-Time Scanner]]
|-
|New Order and Position Tracker Window||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/4/4f/New_Order_and_Position_Tracker_Window_200.png" width="24">||[[Order_and_Position_Tracker|Using Order and Position Tracker]]
|-
|New Time & Sales Window||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/be/New_Time_%26_Sales_Window_200.png" width="24">||[[Time_and_Sales|Using Time and Sales]]
|-
|New Forex Board Window||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/87/New_Forex_Board_Window_200.png" width="24">||[[Forex_Board|Using Forex Board]]
|-
|New DOM Window||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/8e/New_DOM_Window_200.png" width="24">||[[Depth_of_market_(DOM)|Using Depth of market (DOM)]]
|-
|New QuoteManager||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/9/92/New_QuoteManager_200.png" width="24">||[[QuoteManager|Using QuoteManager]]
|-
|New PowerLanguage Editor||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/8f/New_PowerLanguage_Editor_200.png" width="24">||[[Editor_Overview|Using PowerLanguage Editor]]
|-
|New Portfolio Trader||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/02/New_Portfolio_Trader_200.png" width="24">||[[Portfolio_Trader|Using Portfolio Trader]]
|-
|New Strategy Orders Monitor||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/3/32/New_Strategy_Orders_Monitor.png" width="24">||[[Strategy_Orders_Monitor|Using Strategy Orders Monitor]]
|-
|Enable Automated Order Execution for Multiple Charts||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/24/Enable_Automated_Order_Execution_for_Multiple_Charts.png" width="24">
||[[Getting_Started_with_AutoTrading#Enabling_and_Disabling_Auto_Trading_on_Multiple_Charts|Enabling and Disabling Auto Trading on Multiple Charts]]
|-
|Disable Automated Order Execution for Multiple Charts||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/5/59/Disable_Automated_Order_Execution_for_Multiple_Charts.png" width="24">
||[[Getting_Started_with_AutoTrading#Enabling_and_Disabling_Auto_Trading_on_Multiple_Charts|Enabling and Disabling Auto Trading on Multiple Charts]]
|}
<br>
<br>
=== Resizing Floating Toolbars ===
<b>Control Toolbar</b>
A floating toolbar can be resized the same way as any other window.
{| class="wikitable wikitable_col_center_2"
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: Toolbars' last chosen sizes are retained the next time that the application is started.</div>
|-
 
!style="width:40%;"|Command!!style="width:20%;"|Icon!!Description
|-
|Decrease Bar Spacing||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/ba/Decrease_bar_spacing.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Changing Bar Spacing|Changing Bar Spacing]]
|-
|Increase Bar Spacing||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/c/c5/Increase_Bar_Spacing_200.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Changing Bar Spacing|Changing Bar Spacing]]
|-
|Compress Price Scale||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/a/ab/Compress_Price_Scale_200.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Changing Price Scale Compression|Changing Price Scale Compression]]
|-
|Expand Price Scale||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/6d/Expand_Price_Scale_200.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Changing Price Scale Compression|Changing Price Scale Compression]]
|-
|Move Up||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/9/9e/Move_Up.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Moving a Data Series Vertically|Moving a Data Series Vertically]]
|-
|Move Down||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/6a/Move_Down.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Moving a Data Series Vertically|Moving a Data Series Vertically]]
|-
|Scroll Left||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/25/Scroll_Left.png?20240530123833" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart|Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart]]
|-
|Scroll Right||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/a/a2/Scroll_Right.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart|Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart]]
|-
|Increase Weight||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/d/d5/Increase_Weight.png?20240530130609" width="24">||[[Chart_Style#Changing Bar Weight|Changing Bar Weight]]
|-
|Decrease Weight||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/bb/Decrease_Weight.png?20240530130628" width="24">||[[Chart_Style#Changing Bar Weight|Changing Bar Weight]]
|-
|Zoom In||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/3/30/Zoom_In.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Zooming In|Zooming In]]
|-
|Zoom Out||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/bf/Zoom_Out.png?20240530130717" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Zooming Out|Zooming Out]]
|-
|Reset Scales||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/02/Reset_Scales.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Resetting Both Scales|Resetting Both Scales]]
|-
|Reset Time Scale||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/a/aa/Reset_Time_Scale200.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Resetting Time Scale (Bar Spacing)|Resetting Time Scale (Bar Spacing)]]
|-
|Reset Price Scale||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/3/31/Reset_Price_Scale200.png" width="24">||[[Adjusting_Chart#Resetting Price Scale|Resetting Price Scale]]
|-
|Hide Object||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/fd/Hide_Object.png" width="24">||[[Using Studies#Hiding Indicators|Hiding Indicators]]
|-
|Background Dragging||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/3/3d/Background_Dragging.png" width="24">||[[Background Dragging]]
|-
|Orders and Data Series Dragging||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7f/Orders_and_Data_Series_Dragging.png" width="24">||[[Orders and Data Series Dragging]]
|}
<br>
<br>
=== Toolbar Icons Reference ===
<b>Chart Analysis Toolbar</b>
 
{| class="wikitable wikitable_col_center_2"
{| class="wikitable" style =" text-align: center;"  
|-
!style="width:40%;"|Command!!style="width:20%;"|Icon!!Description
|-
|Insert Symbol||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/4/4e/Insert_Symbol_200.png" width="24">||[[Creating_Charts#Inserting Additional Symbols into a Chart Window|Inserting Additional Symbols into a Chart Window]]
|-
|Insert Study||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/71/Insert_Study_200.png" width="24">||[[Using_Studies#Inserting Studies|Inserting Studies]]
|-
|Insert Signal||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/ba/Insert_Signal_Icon.png" width="24">||[[Using_Studies#Inserting Studies|Inserting Studies]]
|-
|Show / Hide Drawing Tools||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/fc/Show_Hide_Drawing_Tools.png?20240530155441" width="24">||[[Drawing_Tools#Inserting Drawing Tools|Inserting Drawing Tools]]
|-
|Format Instruments||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/4/4a/FormatInstrument.png" width="24">||[[Changing_Symbols#Changing Symbol by Symbol Name|Changing Symbols]]
|-
|Format Window||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/1/1d/Format_Window_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Appearance|Changing Chart Appearance]]
|-
|Bar Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/f1/Bar_Chart_200.png" width="24">||[[OHLC_Bar_Chart|Selecting OHLC Chart Style]]
|-
|Candlestick Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/c/c7/Candlestick_Chart_%28new%29.png?20240531125529" width="24">||[[Candlestick_Chart|Selecting Candlestick Chart Style]]
|-
|Hollow Candlestick Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/2b/Hollow_Candlestick_Chart_200.png" width="24">||[[Hollow_Candlestick_Chart|Selecting Hollow Candlestick Chart Style]]
|-
|Line on Close Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/f5/Line_on_Close_Chart_200.png" width="24">||[[Line_On_Close_Chart|Selecting Line on Close Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''Main Toolbar'''|| ||
|Line Break Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/ee/Line_Break_Chart_icon.png" width="24">||[[Line_Break|Selecting Line Break Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''New Workspace'''||[[File:New_Workspace.png]]||[[#Creating Workspaces|Creating Workspaces]]
|Renko Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/d/db/Renko_Chart_icon.png" width="24">||[[Renko|Selecting Renko Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''Save Workspace'''||[[File:Save_Workspace.png]]||[[#Saving Workspaces|Saving Workspace]]
|Kagi Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/e3/Kagi_Chart_icon.png" width="24">||[[Kagi|Selecting Kagi Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''Open Workspace'''||[[File:Open_Workspace.png]]||[[#Opening Workspace|Opening Workspace]]
|Point & Figure Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/5/56/Point_and_Figure_icon.png" width="24">||[[Point and Figure|Selecting Point & Figure Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''Close Workspace'''||[[File:Close_Workspace.png]]||[[#Closing Workspace|Closing Workspace]]
|Heikin-Ashi Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/75/Heikin-Ashi_logo.png" width="24">||[[Heikin-Ashi|Selecting Heikin-Ashi Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''New Chart Window'''||[[File:New_Chart.png]]||[[#Creating Charts|Creating Charts]]
|TPO Chart||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/b7/TPO_icon.png" width="24">||[[TPO|Selecting TPO  Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''New Scanner Window'''||[[File:New_Scanner.png]]||[[Understanding_Real-Time_Market_Scanner|Understanding Real-Time Scanner]]
|Volume Delta||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/9/99/Volume_Delta_icon.png" width="24">||[[Volume Delta|Selecting Volume Delta  Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''New QuoteManager'''||[[File:New_QuoteManager.png]]||[[:Category:QuoteManager|Understanding QuoteManager]]
|Cumulative Delta||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/e9/Cum_Delta_icon.png" width="24">||[[Cumulative Delta|Selecting Cumulative Delta  Chart Style]]
|-
|-
|'''New PowerLanguage Editor'''||[[File:New_PowerLanguage.png]]||[[Editor_Overview|Understanding PowerLanguage Editor]]
|Arrow Pointer||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/3/31/Arrow_Pointer_200.png" width="24">||[[Using_Pointers#Pointer|Pointer]]
|-
|-
|-|'''Control Toolbar'''|| || ||
|Cross Pointer||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/3/37/Cross_Pointer_200.png" width="24">||[[Using_Pointers#Cross Pointer|Cross Pointer]]
|-
|-
|'''Decrease Bar Spacing'''||[[File:Changing Bar Spacing_decrease.png]]||[[Adjusting_Chart#Changing Bar Spacing|Changing Bar Spacing]]
|Show/Hide Chart Hint||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/1/13/Show_Hide_Chart_Hint_200.png" width="24">||[[Using_Pointers#Understanding Hint Modes|Changing Hint Modes]]
|-
|-
|'''Increase Bar Spacing'''||[[File:Changing Bar Spacing_increase.png]]||[[Adjusting_Chart#Changing Bar Spacing|Changing Bar Spacing]]
|Show/Hide Cross||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/ec/Show_Hide_Cross_200.png" width="24">||[[Using_Pointers#Cross Mode|Using Cross Mode]]
|-
|-
|'''Compress Price Scale'''||[[File:Changing Price Sceale Compression_decrease.png]]||[[Adjusting_Chart#Changing Price Scale Compression|Changing Price Scale Compression]]
|Move Crosshair in Tick Increments||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/4/46/Move_crosshair_in_tick_increments.png" width="24">||[[Using_Pointers#Cross Mode|Using Cross Mode]]
|-
|-
|'''Expand Price Scale'''||[[File:Changing Price Sceale Compression_increase.png]]||[[Adjusting_Chart#Changing Price Scale Compression|Changing Price Scale Compression]]
|Tracking Time and Price||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/63/Tracking_Time_and_Price_200.png" width="24">||[[Using_Pointers#Tracking_Time_and_Price|Tracking Time and Price]]
|-
|-
|'''Move Up'''||[[File:Moving a Data Series Vertically_up.png]]||[[Adjusting_Chart#Moving a Data Series Vertically|Moving a Data Series Vertically]]
|Data Window||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/2c/Data_Window_200.png" width="24">||[[Data_Window|Using Data Window]]
|-
|-
|'''Move Down'''||[[File:Moving a Data Series Vertically_down.pngnull]]||[[Adjusting_Chart#Moving a Data Series Vertically|Moving a Data Series Vertically]]
|Show/Hide Chart Trading||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/06/Show_Hide_Chart_Trading.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Trading|Using Chart Trading]]
|-
|-
|'''Scroll Left'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/27_Left.png||[[Adjusting_Chart#Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart|Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart]]
|Expert Commentary||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/c/cd/Expert_Commntary.png" width="24">||[[Expert_Commentary|Using Expert Commentary]]
|-
|-
|'''Scroll Right'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/28_Right.png||[[Adjusting_Chart#Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart|Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart]]
|Optimize Strategy||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/fb/Optimize_Strategy_200.png" width="24">||[[Performing_Optimization|Using Optimization]]
|-
|-
|'''Increase Weight'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/29_Thick.png||[[Chart_Style#Changing Bar Weight|Changing Bar Weight]]
|Strategy Performance Report||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/9/99/Strategy_Performance_Report.png" width="24">||[[Using_Performance_Report#Accessing_Strategy_Performance_Report|Using Strategy Performance Report]]
|-
|-
|'''Decrease Weight'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/30_Thin.png||[[Chart_Style#Changing Bar Weight|Changing Bar Weight]]
|Strategy Optimization Report||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/e2/Strategy_Optimization_Report_icon.png" width="24">|||[[Using Optimization Report]]
|-
|-
|'''Zoom In'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/31_Zoom_In.png||[[Adjusting_Chart#Zooming In|Zooming In]]
|Walk Forward Optimization Report||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/60/WFO_report.png" width="24">|||[[Walk_Forward_Optimization_Report|Using Walk Forward Optimization Report]]
|-
|-
|'''Zoom Out'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/32_Zoom_Out.png||[[Adjusting_Chart#Zooming Out|Zooming Out]]
|Matrix Optimization Report||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/0d/Matrix_Optimization_report.png" width="24">|||[[Matrix_Optimization|Using Matrix Optimization Report]]
|-
|-
|'''Reset Scales'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/33_Reset_Scales.png||[[Adjusting_Chart#Resetting Both Scales|Resetting Both Scales]]
|Trading Performance Report||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/2b/Trading_Performance_Report.png" width="24">||[[Using_Performance_Report#Accessing_Trading_Performance_Report|Using Trading Performance Report]]
|}
<br>
<b>Resolution Toolbar</b>
{| class="wikitable wikitable_col_center_2"
|-
|-
|'''Reset Time Scale'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/35_Reset_Time_Scale.png||[[Adjusting_Chart#Resetting Time Scale (Bar Spacing)|Resetting Time Scale (Bar Spacing)]]
!style="width:40%;"|Command!!style="width:20%;"|Icon!!Description
|-
|-
|'''Reset Price Scale'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/34_Reset_Price_Scale.png||[[Adjusting_Chart#Resetting Price Scale|Resetting Price Scale]]
|Tick Bar  ||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/5/57/Tick_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Tick-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Tick-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Hide Object'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/54_Hide.png||[[Using Studies#Hiding Indicators|Hiding Indicators]]
|Volume Bar||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/1/16/Volume_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Volume-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Volume-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Chart Analysis Toolbar'''|| || ||
|Range Bar ||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/a/a9/Range_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Range-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Range-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Insert Symbol'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/051_Insert_Symbol.png||[[Creating_Charts#Inserting Additional Symbols into a Chart Window|Inserting Additional Symbols into a Chart Window]]
|Second Bar||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/82/Second_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Insert Study'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/06_Insert_Indicators.png||[[Using_Studies#Inserting Studies|Inserting Studies]]
|Minute Bar||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/d/dc/Minute_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Show / Hide Drawing Tools'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/07_Drawing_Tools.png||[[Drawing_Tools#Inserting Drawing Tools|Inserting Drawing Tools]]
|Hourly Bar||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/f1/Hourly_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Format Instruments'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/09_Format_Symbol.png||[[Changing_Symbols#Changing Symbol by Symbol Name|Changing Symbols]]
|Daily Bar ||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/8f/Daily_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Format Window'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/10_Format_Window.png||[[Chart_Appearance|Chart Appearance]]
|Weekly Bar||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/8f/Weekly_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Bar Chart'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/11_Bar_Chart.png||[[OHLC_Bar_Chart|Setting OHLC Chart Style]]
|Monthly Bar||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/a/a7/Monthly_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Hollow Candlestick Chart'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/12_CandleStick_Chart.png||[[Hollow_Candlestick_Chart|Selecting Hollow Candlestick Chart Style]]
|Quarterly Bar||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7d/Quarterly_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Line on Close Chart'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/13_Line_Chart.png||[[Line_On_Close_Chart|Selecting Line on Close Chart Style]]
|Yearly Bar||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/0a/Yearly_Bar_200.png" width="24">||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|}
<br>
<b>Drawing Toolbar</b>
{| class="wikitable wikitable_col_center_2"
|-
|-
|'''Arrow Pointer'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/15_Arrow_Cursor.png||[[Using_Pointers#Pointer|Pointer]]
!style="width:40%;"|Command!!style="width:20%;"|Icon!!Description
|-
|-
|'''Cross Pointer'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/16_Crosshair_Cursor.png||[[Using_Pointers#Cross Pointer|Cross Pointer]]
|Trend Line||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/22/Trend_Line_200.png" width="24">|||[[Trend_Line#Inserting Trend Line|Inserting Trend Line]]
|-
|-
|'''Show/Hide Chart Hint'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/18_Show_Hint.png||[[Using_Pointers#Understanding Hint Modes|Understanding Hint Modes]]
|Horizontal Line||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/72/Horizontal_Line_200.png" width="24">||[[Horizontal Line#Inserting Horizontal Line|Inserting Horizontal Line]]
|-
|-
|'''Show/Hide Cross'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/17_Show_Cross.png||[[Using_Pointers#Cross Mode|Cross Mode]]
|Time Line||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/9/9a/Time_Line_200.png" width="24">||[[Time Line#Inserting Time Line|Inserting Time Line]]
|-
|-
|'''Tracking Time and Price'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/19_Tracking_Time_and_Price.png||[[Using_Pointers#Cross Mode|Cross Mode]]
|Regression Channel||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/72/Regression_Channel_200.png" width="24">||[[Regression Channel#Inserting Regression Channel|Inserting Regression Channel]]
|-
|-
|'''Data Window'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/60_DataWindow.png||[[Chart_Window#Data Window|Data Window]]
|Equidistant Channel||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/c/c2/Equidistant_Channel_200.png" width="24">||[[Equidistant Channel#Inserting Equidistant Channel|Inserting Equidistant Channel]]
|-
|-
|'''Resolution Toolbar'''|| || ||
|Andrews' Pitchfork||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/78/Andrews%27_Pitchfork_200.png" width="24">||[[Andrews' Pitchfork#Inserting Andrews' Pitchfork|Inserting Andrews' Pitchfork]]
|-
|-
|'''Tick Bar'''  ||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/02_Tick.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Tick-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Tick-Based Charts]]
|Schiff Pitchfork||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/70/Schiff_Pitchfork.png" width="24">||[[Schiff_Pitchfork|Inserting Schiff Pitchfork]]
|-
|-
|'''Volume Bar'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/03_VolumeBar.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Volume-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Volume-Based Charts]]
|Modified Schiff Pitchfork||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/5/5d/Modified_Schiff_Pitchfork.png" width="24">||[[Modified_Schiff_Pitchfork|Inserting Modified Schiff Pitchfork]]
|-
|-
|'''Range Bar''' ||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/04_RangeBar.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Range-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Range-Based Charts]]
|Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines&nbsp;||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/c/c2/Fibonacci_Retracement_Price_Lines_200.png" width="24">||[[Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines#Inserting Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines|Inserting Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines]]
|-
|-
|'''Second Bar'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/05_Second.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/1/11/Fibonacci_SpeedResistance_Fan_200.png" width="24">||[[Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan#Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan|Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan]]
|-
|-
|'''Minute Bar'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/06_Minute.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|Fibonacci Trend-based Price Extension Lines||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/4/4d/Fibonacci_Trend-based_Price_Extension_Lines.png" width="24">||[[Fibonacci_Trend-based_Price_Extension_Lines|Inserting Fibonacci Trend-based Price Extension Lines]]
|-
|-
|'''Hourly Bar'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/08_1-Hour.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7a/Fibonacci_SpeedResistance_Arcs_200.png" width="24">||[[Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs#Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs|Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs]]
|-
|-
|'''Daily Bar''' ||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/09_1-Day.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|Fibonacci Time Zones||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/8f/Fibonacci_Time_Zones_200.png" width="24">||[[Fibonacci Time Zones#Inserting Fibonacci Time Zones|Inserting Fibonacci Time Zones]]
|-
|-
|'''Weekly Bar'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/10_1-Week.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/8/85/Fibonacci_Trend-Based_Time_Lines_200.png" width="24">||[[Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines#Inserting Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines|Inserting Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines]]
|-
|-
|'''Monthly Bar'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/101_1-Month.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|Gann Fan||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/75/Gann_Fan_200.png" width="24">||[[Gann Fan#Inserting Gann Fan|Inserting Gann Fan]]
|-
|-
|'''Quarterly Bar'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/11_1-Quarter.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|Gann Square||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/6/64/Gann_Square_200.png" width="24">||[[Gann Square#Inserting Gann Square|Inserting Gann Square]]
|-
|-
|'''Yearly Bar'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/12_1-Year.png||[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|Volume Profile Drawing||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/ee/Volume_Profile_Drawing.png" width="24">||[[Volume_Profile_Drawing|Using Volume Profile Drawing]]
|-
|-
|'''Drawing Toolbar'''|| || ||
|Retracement Calculator||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/e/ec/Retracement_Calculator_200.png" width="24">||[[Retracement Calculator#Inserting Retracement Calculator|Inserting Retracement Calculator]]
|-
|-
|'''Trend Line'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/36_Trend_Line.png|||[[Trend_Line#Inserting Trend Line|Inserting Trend Line]]
|Text||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/d/d0/Text_200.png" width="24">||[[Text (Drawing Tool)#Inserting Text|Inserting Text]]
|-
|-
|'''Horizontal Line'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/37_Horizontal_Line.png||[[HorizLine#Inserting Horizontal Line|Inserting Horizontal Line]]
|Rectangle||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/78/Rectangle_200.png" width="24">||[[Rectangle#Inserting Rectangle|Inserting Rectangle]]
|-
|-
|'''Time Line'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/38_Time_Line.png||[[TimeLine#Inserting Time Line|Inserting Time Line]]
|Ellipse||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/3/31/Ellipse_200.png" width="24">||[[Ellipse#Inserting Ellipse|Inserting Ellipse]]
|-
|-
|'''Regression Channel'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/39_Regression_Channel.png||[[RegressionChannel#Inserting Regression Channel|Inserting Regression Channel]]
|Arc||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/fc/Arc_200.png" width="24">||[[Arc#Inserting Arc|Inserting Arc]]
|-
|-
|'''Equidistant Channel'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/40_Equidistant_Channel.png||[[EquidistantChannel#Inserting Equidistant Channel|Inserting Equidistant Channel]]
|Arrow Down||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/0c/Arrow_Down_200.png" width="24">||[[Arrow_Down#Inserting Arrow Down|Inserting Arrow Down]]
|-
|-
|'''Andrews' Pitchfork'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/41_Andrews_Pitchfork.png||[[AndrewsPitchfork#Inserting Andrews' Pitchfork|Inserting Andrews' Pitchfork]]
|Arrow Up||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/b8/Arrow_Up_200.png" width="24">||[[Arrow_Up#Inserting Arrow Up|Inserting Arrow Up]]
|-
|-
|'''Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines&nbsp;'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/42_Fibonacci_Retracement_Price_Lines.png||[[FibRetracePriceLines#Inserting Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines|Inserting Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines]]
|Snap Mode||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/ff/Snap_Mode.png" width="24">||[[Snap_Mode|Using Snap Mode]]
|-
|-
|'''Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/43_Fibonacci_Speed_Resistance_Fan.png||[[FibSpeedResFan#Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan|Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan]]
|Remain in Drawing Mode||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/ff/Remain_in_Drawing_Mode_200.png" width="24">||[[Remain_in_Drawing_Mode|Remaining in Drawing Mode]]
|}
<br>
<b>Command Line Toolbar</b>
{| class="wikitable wikitable_col_center_2"
|-
|-
|'''Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/44_Fibonacci_Speed_Resistance_Arcs.png||[[FibSpeedResArcs#Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs|Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs]]
!style="width:40%;"|Command!!style="width:20%;"|Icon!!Description
|-
|-
|'''Fibonacci Time Zones'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/45_Fibonacci_Time_Zones.png||[[FibTimeZones#Inserting Fibonacci Time Zones|Inserting Fibonacci Time Zones]]
|Resolution||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/bb/Toolbar6_CommandLine_200.png" width="24">
|[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution]]
|-
|-
|'''Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/46_Fibonacci_Trend-based_Time_Lines.png||[[FibTrendBasedTimeLines#Inserting Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines|Inserting Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines]]
|Command Line|| <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/c/c4/CommandLine2.png" width="147">||[[:#Understanding Command Line|Using Command Line]]
|}
<br>
<b>Simulated Trading Toolbar</b>
{| class="wikitable wikitable_col_center_2"
|-
|-
|'''Gann Fan'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/47_Gann_Fan.png||[[Gann_Fan#Inserting Gann Fan|Inserting Gann Fan]]
!style="width:40%;"|Command!!style="width:20%;"|Icon!!Description
|-
|-
|'''Gann Square'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/48_Gann_Square.png||[[Gann_Square#Inserting Gann Square|Inserting Gann Square]]
|Standard Simulated Trading|| <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/0e/Standard_ST.png" width="24"> ||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Choose_a_Mode|Setting Simulation Mode]]
|-
|-
|'''Retracement Calculator'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/49_Retracement_Calculator.png||[[RetracementCalc#Inserting Retracement Calculator|Inserting Retracement Calculator]]
|Advanced Simulated Trading|| <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/bc/Advanced_ST.png" width="24"> ||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Choose_a_Mode|Setting Simulation Mode]]
|-
|-
|'''Text'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/50_Text.png||[[DT_Text#Inserting Text|Inserting Text]]
|Choose Resolution|| <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/29/ResolutionST.png" width="129"> ||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Choose_a_Resolution|Setting Simulation Resolution]]
|-
|-
|'''Rectangle'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/51_Rectangle.png||[[Rectangle#Inserting Rectangle|Inserting Rectangle]]
|Start Time|| <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/c/cd/DateTime.png" width="154">||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Set_a_Starting_Point_to_Begin_Simulation|Setting Simulation Start Time]]
|-
|-
|'''Ellipse'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/52_Ellipse.png||[[Ellipse#Inserting Ellipse|Inserting Ellipse]]
|Set the date and time to start||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/28/Set_the_date_and_time_200.png" width="24">||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Set_a_Starting_Point_to_Begin_Simulation|Setting Simulation Start Time]]
|-
|-
|'''Arc'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/53_Arc.png||[[Arc#Inserting Arc|Inserting Arc]]
|Step Forward||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/b/bd/Step_Forward.png" width="24">||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Manage_the_Replay|Using Step Forward]]
|-
|-
|'''Arrow Down'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/531_ArrowDown.png||[[Arrow_Down#Inserting Arrow Down|Inserting Arrow Down]]
|Pause/Resume||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/1/13/Play_Pause_Resume.png" width="24">||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Manage_the_Replay|Using Pause/Resume]]  
|-
|-
|'''Arrow Up'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/532_ArrowUp.png||[[Arrow_Up#Inserting Arrow Up|Inserting Arrow Up]]
|Go To Realtime||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/d/d2/Go_to_Realtime_200.png" width="24">||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Manage_the_Replay|Going To Realtime]]
|-
|-
|'''Command Line Toolbar'''|| || ||
|Simulation Speed||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/thumb/1/13/Speed-.png/180px-Speed-.png" width="104">||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Manage_the_Replay|Setting Simulation Speed]]
|-
|-
|'''Resolution'''||http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/compression/01_Resolution.png
|Workspace Mode||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/2/28/Workspace_Mode.png" width="24">||[[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Switch_to_Workspace_Mode|Using Workspace Mode]]
|Click the '''Resolution''' icon to hide or redisplay the Resolution Toolbar.<br>[[Chart_Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts]]
|-
|-
|'''Command Line'''||||[[#Understanding Command Line|Understanding Command Line]]
|Collect Data||<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/f/f1/ST_Collect_Data.png" width="24">|| [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Collecting_Data|Collecting Data]]
|}
|}


=== Understanding Command Line ===
'''Command Line'''
The Command Line toolbar allows performing a variety of tasks quickly and efficiently by entering text commands, without relying on the graphical user interface.
Type the appropriate command in the '''Command Line'''  combo box and press '''Enter'''.
<br>
<br>
<br>
<img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/9/94/Command.png" width="205">
<br>
<br>
To select a previously used command use the drop-down function.
<div class="example">Type in: "'''5 minutes'''" to change the chart resolution to 5 minutes.
Type in: "'''AMD'''" to change the symbol to AMD.</div>
Command Line commands can be integrated into scripts to automate complex operations and streamline workflows.
<div class="tip-no-title">See [[CommandLine]] page.</div>
=== The List of Supported Commands ===
* <syntaxhighlight>.bsi</syntaxhighlight>Increases [[Time Scale#Setting Bar Spacing|bar spacing]].
* <syntaxhighlight>.bsd</syntaxhighlight>Decreases [[Time Scale#Setting Bar Spacing|bar spacing]].
* <syntaxhighlight>.rep</syntaxhighlight>Calls [[Using Performance Report|Strategy Performance Report]].
* <syntaxhighlight>.isy</syntaxhighlight>Inserts additional symbol into existing chart or creates a new chart. Available parameters: '''name''', '''df''', '''res''', '''desc''', '''from''', '''to''', '''bfm'''. “''','''” is the delimiter. See examples [[MultiCharts Work Area#Table of Parameters for .ISY and .CSY Commands|below]].
* <syntaxhighlight>.csy</syntaxhighlight>Changes symbol (specific data series) plotted on chart to another specific symbol (if there is no chart, this command creates an empty chart window with no data series plotted). Available parameters: '''dnum''', '''name''', '''df''', '''res''', '''desc''', '''from''', '''to''', '''mute''', '''bfm'''. “''','''” is the delimiter. See examples [[MultiCharts Work Area#Table of Parameters for .ISY and .CSY Commands|below]].
* <syntaxhighlight>.iind</syntaxhighlight>Inserts specific indicator to the active chart. Available parameters: '''name''', '''base''', '''bref''', '''fmt'''. “''','''” is the delimiter. See examples [[MultiCharts Work Area#Table of Parameters for .IIND and .ISIG Commands|below]]. '''Subchart''' parameter defines subchart number where the indicator will be plotted. By default, when subchart=-1 is used, a new subchart will be added at the bottom of the chart window.
* <syntaxhighlight>.isig</syntaxhighlight>Inserts specific signal to the active chart. Available parameters: '''name1''', '''name2'''. '''nameN''' (up to 99). “''','''” is the delimiter. See examples [[MultiCharts Work Area#Table of Parameters for .IIND and .ISIG Commands|below]].
* <syntaxhighlight>.rld</syntaxhighlight>Reloads data on the active chart and on all charts with the same symbol. Available parameters: '''glob''', '''ResSize ResName''', '''int'''. See examples [[MultiCharts Work Area#Table of Parameters for .RLD Command|below]].
* <syntaxhighlight>.rldw</syntaxhighlight>Reloads data on all charts in the active workspace.
* <syntaxhighlight>SymName</syntaxhighlight>Changes the symbol to a specified one on the active chart. If there is no selected symbol , the symbol that is plotted on data series 1 is changed.
* <syntaxhighlight>ResSize ResName</syntaxhighlight>Changes resolution of the symbol plotted as data series 1 of the active chart to a specified one. See examples [[MultiCharts Work Area#Table of Resolutions for Command Line|below]].
* <syntaxhighlight>.at_toggle</syntaxhighlight>Turns on/off auto trading on the active chart.
* <syntaxhighlight>.shs</syntaxhighlight>Switches between different styles for Hint window.
* <syntaxhighlight>.eds</syntaxhighlight>Shows the entire data series of the active chart window.
* <syntaxhighlight>.goto </syntaxhighlight>Scrolls charts to a set point.<br>Available parameters: '''dnum''', '''bar''', '''date''', '''time'''.
==== Table of Parameters for .ISY and .CSY Commands ====


=== Understanding Command Line ===
{| class="wikitable"
'''Command Line'''  
!Description
!Parameter
|-
|Number of data series
|dnum
|-
|Symbol name
|name
|-
|Data provider
|df
|-
|Resolution of the chart
|res
|-
|Symbol description
|desc
|-
|Starting point of data interval
|from
|-
|Ending point of data interval
|to
|-
|Do not show the Format Instrument dialogue window if there is an error in the request
|mute
|-
|Build daily based charts (days, weeks, months, quarters, years) [[Chart Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|using minute data instead of daily data]]. '''bfm=0''' - use daily data, '''bfm=1''' - use minute data. If '''bfm''' is not used at all, daily data is used.
|bfm
|}
<div class="example-no-title"><div class="example-title">Example 1</div>Enter to command line: '''.isy name=@ES#, df=IQFeed, res=1 min, desc=E-MINI S&P 500 MARCH 2013, from=12/31/2012, to=5/10/2013''' in order to insert 1 minute graph of S&P mini 500 from IQFeed starting from 31th of December 2012 up to 10th of May 2013 as additional data series to the active chart window.</div>
<div class="example-no-title"><div class="example-title">Example 2</div>Enter to command line: '''.csy dnum=1, name=@ES#, df=IQFeed, res=1 min, desc=E-MINI S&P 500 MARCH 2013, from=12/31/2012, to=5/10/2013''' in order to change the data series 1 to 1 minute graph of S&P mini 500 from IQFeed starting from 31th of December 2012 up to 10th of May 2013 as additional data series to the active chart window.</div>
<div class="note">If '''dnum''' parameter is not specified, the selected data series will be affected. If no particular data series is selected, the data series 1 will be affected.</div>


Command Line toolbar allows the active window's chart resolution or symbol to be changed simply by entering a text command.  
==== Table of Parameters for .IIND and .ISIG Commands ====


Type the appropriate command in the '''Command Line''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/052_CommandLine.png combo box and press '''Enter'''.  
{| class="wikitable"
!Description
!Parameter
|-
|Name of an indicator
|name
|-
|Name of a signal
|nameN
|-
|Number of data series to base an indicator on
|base
|-
|Maximum number of bars a study will reference, or maximum bars back
|bref
|-
|Show Format Indicator window
|fmt
|}
<div class="example-no-title"><div class="example-title">Example 1</div>Enter to command line: '''.iind name=MACD, base=1, bref=100''' in order to apply MACD indicator to the data series 1 with MaxBarsBack parameter = 100 to the active chart window.</div>
<div class="example-no-title"><div class="example-title">Example 2</div>Enter to command line: '''.isig name1=Bollinger Bands LE''' in order to apply Bollinger Bands LE signal to the active chart window.</div>
<div class="note">If no parameters are specified, the '''Insert Indicator''' or '''Insert Signal''' window is called.</div>


To select a previously used command use the drop-down function.
==== Table of Parameters for .RLD Command ====


<br><div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">'''Examples:'''<br>
{| class="wikitable"
Type in: "'''5 minutes'''" to change the chart resolution to 5 minutes.  
!Description
!Parameter
|-
|Reloads all charts with all data series in all workspaces
|glob
|-
|Reloads data series on the current chart with the specified resolution
|res = ResSize ResName
|-
|Reloads a specified number of days/weeks/months back
|int = ResSize ResName
|}
<div class="example-no-title"><div class="example-title">Example 1</div>Enter to command line: '''.rld glob''' in order to reload all data in all charts in all open workspaces in the current instance of MultiCharts.</div>
<div class="example-no-title"><div class="example-title">Example 2</div>Enter to command line: '''.rld res = 1 day''' in order to reload data on all daily-based subcharts of 1 day resolution and higher.</div>
<div class="example-no-title"><div class="example-title">Example 3</div>Enter to command line: '''.rld int = 2 weeks''' in order to reload 2 weeks of data on the active chart.</div>
<div class="note">If a parameter is specified incorrectly, the '''.rld''' will be used for the active chart.</div>


Type in: "'''AMD'''" to change the symbol to AMD.</div>
==== Table of Resolutions for Command Line====


<br>
{| class="wikitable"
!Resolution name
!Value 1
!Value 2
!Value 3
!Value 4
|-
|Tick
|tick
|ticks
|t
|ts
|-
|Contract
|volume
|volumes
|contract
|contracts
|-
|Point
|point
|points
|pt
|pts
|-
|Point Original
|
|point(original)
|orpt
|orpts
|-
|Change
|change
|changes
|chg
|chgs
|-
|Second
|second
|seconds
|sec
|secs
|-
|Minute
|minute
|minutes
|min
|mins
|-
|Hour
|hour
|hours
|hr
|hrs
|-
|Day
|day
|days
|d
|ds
|-
|Week
|week
|weeks
|wk
|wks
|-
|Month
|month
|months
|mth
|mths
|-
|Quarter
|quarter
|quarters
|qrt
|qrts
|-
|Year
|year
|years
|yr
|yrs
|}


=== Customizing Toolbars ===
=== Customizing Toolbars ===
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MultiCharts work area is a customizable interface designed for traders to analyze market data and execute trades.
It consists of desktops, workspaces, windows, and toolbars.

Understanding Workspaces

Workspaces help manage the working process. Several workspaces can be open at the same time. It is possible to create, save, open, close, rename, and delete workspaces, as well as to switch between workspaces that are open in the application window. Each workspace can contain multiple windows.

Names of all open workspaces are shown in the tabs at the bottom of application window. The tab of the currently selected (active) workspace is highlighted. To switch to another open workspace, click the tab of the workspace you wish to switch to.

To achieve peak performance limit the number of simultaneously open workspaces to the ones you actually need.

Creating Workspaces

To create a new workspace, click the New Workspace icon on the Main toolbar.

Workspaces can also be created by using the Ctrl + N hot key, or by clicking File in the main menu → NewWorkspace.

If there are no open workspaces when a new chart window is created, a new workspace for that window will be created automatically.

Saving Workspaces

A workspace, complete with other windows and all settings, is saved as a file with .wsp extension.

To save a workspace, click the Save Workspace icon on the Main toolbar. Workspaces can also be saved by using the Ctrl + S hot key, or by selecting File in the main menu and clicking Save Workspace.

If the workspace has not yet been named, the Save As dialog box will appear, allowing to choose a file name for the workspace.

In order to save an already named workspace under a new name, select File in the main menu and click Save Workspace As.

To save workspaces automatically on application exit, see Workspaces Preferences.

Opening Workspaces

Saved workspaces can be opened by using Windows Explorer/File manager as well as from the application.

To open a workspace from the application, click the Open Workspace icon on the Main toolbar; in the Open dialog box that appears, navigate to and select the Workspace file (.wsp extension) and click the Open button. Workspaces can also be opened by using the Ctrl + O hot key, or by selecting File in the main menu and clicking Open Workspace.

Recently used workspaces can be opened by clicking the down-arrow to the right of the Open Workspace icon on the Main toolbar and then clicking a Workspace name, or by selecting File in the main menu, then pointing to Recent Workspaces and clicking a Workspace name.

To open workspaces automatically on application startup, see Workspaces Preferences.

Closing Workspaces

To close a workspace, click the Close Workspace icon on the Main toolbar. Workspaces can also be closed by using the F4 key, or by selecting File in the main menu and clicking Close Workspace.

If any changes have been made to a workspace since it was last saved, and: Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit checkbox in Workspace Preferences is not selected, the Save Workspace dialog box will appear:
- click Yes to save the changes and close the Workspace;
- click No to discard the changes and close the Workspace;
- click Cancel to cancel the operation and keep the Workspace open.

To disable the dialog box and close workspaces without confirmation, see Workspaces Preferences.

If both the Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit checkbox and Do not save workspaces option are selected in the Workspace tab of the Preferences window then no changes to the workspace will be saved on exit!

Renaming Workspaces

Workspaces can be renamed by two different methods:

  • Save a copy of the workspace under a different name. See Saving Workspaces; or:
  • Use Windows Explorer or another program to rename a workspace file as any other Windows file.
Workspaces that are open cannot be renamed by Windows Explorer. Close the workspace prior to renaming it.

Deleting Workspaces

Use Windows Explorer or another program to delete the workspace file as you would any other Windows file. Deleting a workspace does not delete the data or the studies.

A workspace that is open cannot be deleted. Close the workspace prior to deleting it.

Workspaces Preferences

Workspaces preferences settings determine which workspaces, if any, will be opened on application startup, whether changes to workspaces will be saved on application exit, and if a confirmation prompt will appear when Chart/Scanner Windows are closed.

Manage them in File → Preferences → Workspaces tab.

In the On start section select:

  • Open last active workspace from previous session
  • Open all workspaces from previous session
  • Open prebuilt workspaces
  • Do not open workspaces
  • Check Show this window box for the Preferences window to appear on start of MultiCharts
  • Check Run wizard to open Wizard on software startup

In the All workspaces section check:

  • Skip the confirmation when closing windows. The confirmation window will not appear when the window is closed.
  • Skip the confirmation when exiting the application. The confirmation window will not appear when the application is closed.
  • Store optimization reports within workspaces. Clear it not to save report with a workspace.
  • Keep the reports from previous optimizations. When this option is unchecked, the previous reports will be deleted on start of the next optimization, as well as the unsaved reports on close of the workspace.

In the On exit section select:

  • Save the changes on all workspaces
  • Do not save any changes on all workspaces
  • Ask about saving the changes on each workspace

Understanding Desktops

A desktop is a set of workspaces in one MultiCharts window. If you have a multi-monitor setup, you can save MultiCharts window layout on every monitor as a desktop and then when you launch MultiCharts next time just open a bunch of desktop files (you can open multiple files at once by selecting them all and pressing Enter) to get your setup back.

It is possible to create, save, open, close, rename, and delete desktops. Each desktop can contain multiple workspaces. Names of the open desktops are shown at the top of MultiCharts windows. To achieve peak performance limit the number of simultaneously open desktops to the ones you actually need.

Creating Desktops

To create a new desktop, it is necessary to open a new MultiCharts instance by clicking MultiCharts icon on your Windows Desktop. So, when you open a new MultiCharts instance, a new desktop is created automatically.

Saving Desktops

A desktop with all the settings is saved as a file with .mcd extension.

To save a desktop, click File in the main menu and select Save Desktop. If the desktop has not yet been named, the Save As dialog box will appear, allowing to choose a file name for the desktop. In order to save an already named desktop under a new name, select File in the main menu and click Save Desktop As.

It is necessary to save the changes of the desktops manually, as they are not saved automatically.

If any changes have been made to a workspace of the desktop since it was last saved, the Save Workspace dialog box will appear:
- click Yes to save the changes and close the workspace;
- click No to discard the changes and close the workspace;
- click Cancel to cancel the operation and keep the workspace open.

Workspaces are not saved in the desktops. Desktops only store references to the list of the saved workspaces, but do not save them within the desktop, it is still necessary to save the workspaces to have them opened in a Desktop.

Opening Desktops

Saved desktops can be opened by using Windows Explorer/File manager as well as from the application.

To open a desktop from the application, click File in the main menu and select Open Desktop; in the Open dialog box that appears, navigate to and select the desktop file (.mcd extension) and click Open button. The selected desktop will be opened in the new MultiCharts instance.

Closing Desktops

To close a desktop, click File in the main menu and select Close Desktop. It is necessary to save the changes of the desktops manually before closing of the desktop.

If any changes have been made to a workspace of the desktop since it was last saved, the Save Workspace dialog box will appear:
- click Yes to save the changes and close the workspace;
- click No to discard the changes and close the workspace;
- click Cancel to cancel the operation and keep the workspace open.

If both Do not show "Save Workspace" dialog on Exit checkbox and Do not save workspaces options are selected in the Workspace tab of the Preferences window then no changes of the workspaces will be saved on exit!

Renaming Desktops

Desktops can be renamed by two different methods:

  • Save a copy of the desktop under a different name. See Saving Desktops; or:
  • Use Windows Explorer or another program to rename a desktop file as any other Windows file.
Desktops that are open cannot be renamed by Windows Explorer. Close the desktop prior to renaming it.

Deleting Desktops

Use Windows Explorer or another program to delete a desktop file as you would any other Windows file. Deleting a desktop does not delete the data or the studies.

A desktop that is open cannot be deleted. Close the desktop prior to deleting it.

Understanding Windows

In MultiCharts you can use the following window types:


The number of windows that can be added to Workspaces is limited only by your computer's hardware configuration.

In workspaces with multiple windows only one window at a time is active. The active window is the window to which any changes will be applied, and is distinguished by the color of its title bar. Any one of the windows in a workspace can be selected as the active at any time.

Windows can be moved within a workspace or detached and positioned anywhere on your computer’s desktop, arranged in any order, resized, maximized, minimized, and closed. Closing a window deletes it from the workspace.

Windows are saved only as a part of the workspace that contains them.

Creating Windows

To create new windows go to File → New or click the corresponding icon on the Main toolbar.

To open a new window as a part of the whole MultiCharts windows (as opposed to it being a part of a workspace), go to View → Show.


New windows are always created in the currently selected workspace.
A chart window is always created at the same time as the chart/grid that is placed in it. It is not possible to create an empty window, without a chart/grid.

Selecting a Window as Active

Before making changes to a window you should make sure that it is active. Only one window at a time can be active.

A window can be selected as active by one of the following methods:

  • Click anywhere on the window to make it active; or:
  • Select Window in the main menu and click the name of the window.


Color change of the window's title bar will indicate that the window has become active.

Detaching and Attaching Windows

By default, windows are displayed within a workspace. Windows can be detached from a workspace and positioned anywhere on your computer's desktop; on a multiple-monitor system, one or more windows can be displayed on each monitor.

A window can be detached by one of the following methods:

  • Click the Detach Window

button on the title bar of the window;

or:

  • Select Window in the main menu and click Detach Window.
Detached windows' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started

A window can be attached back to the workspace by one of the following methods:

  • Click the Attach Window button on the title bar of the window;

or:

  • Select Window in the main menu and click Attach Window.

Detached Windows "Always on Top" Feature

To keep a detached window displayed always on top of other windows click the Stick button on the title bar of the window; the button will change to .

To cancel the feature click the Unstick button again; the button will change to .

Detached window's last chosen Always on Top status is retained the next time that the application is started.

Arranging Windows

It is possible to arrange windows in any order. A window can be positioned anywhere by placing the mouse pointer over the window's title bar, holding the left mouse button, and dragging the window to the desired position.

Windows within a workspace can also be arranged automatically:

  • To arrange all open windows for convenient viewing select Window in the main menu and click Arrange All any minimized windows will be placed at the bottom of the workspace, below any open windows.
  • To arrange all windows horizontally or vertically select Window in the main menu and click Arrange Horizontally or Arrange Vertically, respectively.
  • To arrange all open windows in a cascade select Window in the main menu and click Cascade; any minimized windows will be placed at the bottom of the workspace, below any open windows.
Windows' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started.

Deleting Windows

A window can be deleted from a workspace. To close a window means to delete it. It is possible to delete all of the windows from a workspace, leaving the workspace empty.

To delete a window from a workspace, click the Close button on the title bar of the window; in the dialog box that appears, click Yes to delete the window, or click Cancel to cancel the operation and keep the window open.

To disable the dialog box and delete windows without confirmation, see Workspaces Preferences.

Switching between Windows

Within a workspace you can switch between the open windows by using the Ctrl + F6 hotkey combination, or by clicking anywhere on the window you wish to switch to.

Copying Windows

The active chart/scanner window can be copied, complete with all settings, data series, and studies, and pasted to any open workspace.

To copy an active window use one of the following methods:

  • Select File in the main menu and click Copy Window; or:
  • Use CTRL+SHIFT+C hot key combination.

To paste the copied window:

  • Select File in the main menu and click Paste Window, or:
  • Use Ctrl + Shift + V hot key combination.

Understanding Toolbars

Toolbars provide convenient access to commonly used functions. These functions can also be accessed by using the menus, but the toolbars let you do it with just one click.

There are seven toolbars: Main, Simulated Trading, Chart Analysis, Command Line, Control, Drawing, Resolution. Any of the toolbars can be made floating, allowing them to be positioned anywhere, or hidden if they are not needed.

Hiding and Redisplaying Toolbars

All toolbars are displayed by default.

To hide a toolbar select View in the main menu, then click Toolbars and uncheck the toolbar that is to be hidden.

A floating toolbar can also be hidden by clicking the Close button on the toolbar's title bar.

To redisplay a toolbar select View in the main menu, then click Toolbars and check the toolbar that is to be displayed.

The Resolution toolbar can also be hidden or redisplayed by clicking the Resolution icon.

Floating or Docking Toolbars

By default, toolbars are displayed docked to the top of the application window. Any of the toolbars can be made floating or docked. A floating toolbar has its own title bar and can be positioned anywhere on your computer’s desktop.

Toolbars can be made floating by using one of the following methods:

  • Double-click the move handle of a docked toolbar; or:
  • Position the mouse pointer over the toolbar's move handle; hold the left mouse button and drag the toolbar to the desired position.

Toolbars can be docked by one of the following methods:

  • Double-click the toolbar's title bar. The toolbar will dock along the top border of the application window; or:
  • Position the mouse pointer over the title bar of a floating toolbar; hold the left mouse button and drag the toolbar to any of the four borders of the application window. Once the mouse pointer comes close to a border of the window, an outline will indicate where the toolbar will be docked. Releasing the mouse button will dock the toolbar.
Toolbars' last chosen positions are retained the next time that the application is started.

Toolbar Icons Reference

Main Toolbar

Command Icon Description
New Workspace Creating Workspaces
Save Workspace Saving Workspace
Open Workspace Opening Workspace
Close Workspace Closing Workspace
New Chart Window Creating Charts
New Scanner Window Using Real-Time Scanner
New Order and Position Tracker Window Using Order and Position Tracker
New Time & Sales Window Using Time and Sales
New Forex Board Window Using Forex Board
New DOM Window Using Depth of market (DOM)
New QuoteManager Using QuoteManager
New PowerLanguage Editor Using PowerLanguage Editor
New Portfolio Trader Using Portfolio Trader
New Strategy Orders Monitor Using Strategy Orders Monitor
Enable Automated Order Execution for Multiple Charts Enabling and Disabling Auto Trading on Multiple Charts
Disable Automated Order Execution for Multiple Charts Enabling and Disabling Auto Trading on Multiple Charts


Control Toolbar

Command Icon Description
Decrease Bar Spacing Changing Bar Spacing
Increase Bar Spacing Changing Bar Spacing
Compress Price Scale Changing Price Scale Compression
Expand Price Scale Changing Price Scale Compression
Move Up Moving a Data Series Vertically
Move Down Moving a Data Series Vertically
Scroll Left Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart
Scroll Right Scrolling Horizontally through a Chart
Increase Weight Changing Bar Weight
Decrease Weight Changing Bar Weight
Zoom In Zooming In
Zoom Out Zooming Out
Reset Scales Resetting Both Scales
Reset Time Scale Resetting Time Scale (Bar Spacing)
Reset Price Scale Resetting Price Scale
Hide Object Hiding Indicators
Background Dragging Background Dragging
Orders and Data Series Dragging Orders and Data Series Dragging


Chart Analysis Toolbar

Command Icon Description
Insert Symbol Inserting Additional Symbols into a Chart Window
Insert Study Inserting Studies
Insert Signal Inserting Studies
Show / Hide Drawing Tools Inserting Drawing Tools
Format Instruments Changing Symbols
Format Window Changing Chart Appearance
Bar Chart Selecting OHLC Chart Style
Candlestick Chart Selecting Candlestick Chart Style
Hollow Candlestick Chart Selecting Hollow Candlestick Chart Style
Line on Close Chart Selecting Line on Close Chart Style
Line Break Chart Selecting Line Break Chart Style
Renko Chart Selecting Renko Chart Style
Kagi Chart Selecting Kagi Chart Style
Point & Figure Chart Selecting Point & Figure Chart Style
Heikin-Ashi Chart Selecting Heikin-Ashi Chart Style
TPO Chart Selecting TPO Chart Style
Volume Delta Selecting Volume Delta Chart Style
Cumulative Delta Selecting Cumulative Delta Chart Style
Arrow Pointer Pointer
Cross Pointer Cross Pointer
Show/Hide Chart Hint Changing Hint Modes
Show/Hide Cross Using Cross Mode
Move Crosshair in Tick Increments Using Cross Mode
Tracking Time and Price Tracking Time and Price
Data Window Using Data Window
Show/Hide Chart Trading Using Chart Trading
Expert Commentary Using Expert Commentary
Optimize Strategy Using Optimization
Strategy Performance Report Using Strategy Performance Report
Strategy Optimization Report Using Optimization Report
Walk Forward Optimization Report Using Walk Forward Optimization Report
Matrix Optimization Report Using Matrix Optimization Report
Trading Performance Report Using Trading Performance Report


Resolution Toolbar

Command Icon Description
Tick Bar Setting Resolution of Tick-Based Charts
Volume Bar Setting Resolution of Volume-Based Charts
Range Bar Setting Resolution of Range-Based Charts
Second Bar Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts
Minute Bar Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts
Hourly Bar Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts
Daily Bar Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts
Weekly Bar Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts
Monthly Bar Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts
Quarterly Bar Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts
Yearly Bar Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts


Drawing Toolbar

Command Icon Description
Trend Line Inserting Trend Line
Horizontal Line Inserting Horizontal Line
Time Line Inserting Time Line
Regression Channel Inserting Regression Channel
Equidistant Channel Inserting Equidistant Channel
Andrews' Pitchfork Inserting Andrews' Pitchfork
Schiff Pitchfork Inserting Schiff Pitchfork
Modified Schiff Pitchfork Inserting Modified Schiff Pitchfork
Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines  Inserting Fibonacci Retracement Price Lines
Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Fan
Fibonacci Trend-based Price Extension Lines Inserting Fibonacci Trend-based Price Extension Lines
Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs Inserting Fibonacci Speed/Resistance Arcs
Fibonacci Time Zones Inserting Fibonacci Time Zones
Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines Inserting Fibonacci Trend-Based Time Lines
Gann Fan Inserting Gann Fan
Gann Square Inserting Gann Square
Volume Profile Drawing Using Volume Profile Drawing
Retracement Calculator Inserting Retracement Calculator
Text Inserting Text
Rectangle Inserting Rectangle
Ellipse Inserting Ellipse
Arc Inserting Arc
Arrow Down Inserting Arrow Down
Arrow Up Inserting Arrow Up
Snap Mode Using Snap Mode
Remain in Drawing Mode Remaining in Drawing Mode


Command Line Toolbar

Command Icon Description
Resolution Setting Resolution
Command Line Using Command Line


Simulated Trading Toolbar

Command Icon Description
Standard Simulated Trading Setting Simulation Mode
Advanced Simulated Trading Setting Simulation Mode
Choose Resolution Setting Simulation Resolution
Start Time Setting Simulation Start Time
Set the date and time to start Setting Simulation Start Time
Step Forward Using Step Forward
Pause/Resume Using Pause/Resume
Go To Realtime Going To Realtime
Simulation Speed Setting Simulation Speed
Workspace Mode Using Workspace Mode
Collect Data Collecting Data

Understanding Command Line

Command Line

The Command Line toolbar allows performing a variety of tasks quickly and efficiently by entering text commands, without relying on the graphical user interface.

Type the appropriate command in the Command Line combo box and press Enter.



To select a previously used command use the drop-down function.

Type in: "5 minutes" to change the chart resolution to 5 minutes. Type in: "AMD" to change the symbol to AMD.

Command Line commands can be integrated into scripts to automate complex operations and streamline workflows.

See CommandLine page.

The List of Supported Commands

  • .bsi
    Increases bar spacing.
  • .bsd
    Decreases bar spacing.
  • .rep
    Calls Strategy Performance Report.
  • .isy
    Inserts additional symbol into existing chart or creates a new chart. Available parameters: name, df, res, desc, from, to, bfm. “,” is the delimiter. See examples below.
  • .csy
    Changes symbol (specific data series) plotted on chart to another specific symbol (if there is no chart, this command creates an empty chart window with no data series plotted). Available parameters: dnum, name, df, res, desc, from, to, mute, bfm. “,” is the delimiter. See examples below.
  • .iind
    Inserts specific indicator to the active chart. Available parameters: name, base, bref, fmt. “,” is the delimiter. See examples below. Subchart parameter defines subchart number where the indicator will be plotted. By default, when subchart=-1 is used, a new subchart will be added at the bottom of the chart window.
  • .isig
    Inserts specific signal to the active chart. Available parameters: name1, name2. nameN (up to 99). “,” is the delimiter. See examples below.
  • .rld
    Reloads data on the active chart and on all charts with the same symbol. Available parameters: glob, ResSize ResName, int. See examples below.
  • .rldw
    Reloads data on all charts in the active workspace.
  • SymName
    Changes the symbol to a specified one on the active chart. If there is no selected symbol , the symbol that is plotted on data series 1 is changed.
  • ResSize ResName
    Changes resolution of the symbol plotted as data series 1 of the active chart to a specified one. See examples below.
  • .at_toggle
    Turns on/off auto trading on the active chart.
  • .shs
    Switches between different styles for Hint window.
  • .eds
    Shows the entire data series of the active chart window.
  • .goto
    Scrolls charts to a set point.
    Available parameters: dnum, bar, date, time.

Table of Parameters for .ISY and .CSY Commands

Description Parameter
Number of data series dnum
Symbol name name
Data provider df
Resolution of the chart res
Symbol description desc
Starting point of data interval from
Ending point of data interval to
Do not show the Format Instrument dialogue window if there is an error in the request mute
Build daily based charts (days, weeks, months, quarters, years) using minute data instead of daily data. bfm=0 - use daily data, bfm=1 - use minute data. If bfm is not used at all, daily data is used. bfm
Example 1
Enter to command line: .isy name=@ES#, df=IQFeed, res=1 min, desc=E-MINI S&P 500 MARCH 2013, from=12/31/2012, to=5/10/2013 in order to insert 1 minute graph of S&P mini 500 from IQFeed starting from 31th of December 2012 up to 10th of May 2013 as additional data series to the active chart window.
Example 2
Enter to command line: .csy dnum=1, name=@ES#, df=IQFeed, res=1 min, desc=E-MINI S&P 500 MARCH 2013, from=12/31/2012, to=5/10/2013 in order to change the data series 1 to 1 minute graph of S&P mini 500 from IQFeed starting from 31th of December 2012 up to 10th of May 2013 as additional data series to the active chart window.
If dnum parameter is not specified, the selected data series will be affected. If no particular data series is selected, the data series 1 will be affected.

Table of Parameters for .IIND and .ISIG Commands

Description Parameter
Name of an indicator name
Name of a signal nameN
Number of data series to base an indicator on base
Maximum number of bars a study will reference, or maximum bars back bref
Show Format Indicator window fmt
Example 1
Enter to command line: .iind name=MACD, base=1, bref=100 in order to apply MACD indicator to the data series 1 with MaxBarsBack parameter = 100 to the active chart window.
Example 2
Enter to command line: .isig name1=Bollinger Bands LE in order to apply Bollinger Bands LE signal to the active chart window.
If no parameters are specified, the Insert Indicator or Insert Signal window is called.

Table of Parameters for .RLD Command

Description Parameter
Reloads all charts with all data series in all workspaces glob
Reloads data series on the current chart with the specified resolution res = ResSize ResName
Reloads a specified number of days/weeks/months back int = ResSize ResName
Example 1
Enter to command line: .rld glob in order to reload all data in all charts in all open workspaces in the current instance of MultiCharts.
Example 2
Enter to command line: .rld res = 1 day in order to reload data on all daily-based subcharts of 1 day resolution and higher.
Example 3
Enter to command line: .rld int = 2 weeks in order to reload 2 weeks of data on the active chart.
If a parameter is specified incorrectly, the .rld will be used for the active chart.

Table of Resolutions for Command Line

Resolution name Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Value 4
Tick tick ticks t ts
Contract volume volumes contract contracts
Point point points pt pts
Point Original point(original) orpt orpts
Change change changes chg chgs
Second second seconds sec secs
Minute minute minutes min mins
Hour hour hours hr hrs
Day day days d ds
Week week weeks wk wks
Month month months mth mths
Quarter quarter quarters qrt qrts
Year year years yr yrs

Customizing Toolbars

With Custom Toolbars, the user can not only choose which toolbar to display, but also which buttons appear on the toolbar. Adding more toolbars and buttons makes it easier to access certain functions. Consolidating the most frequently used buttons onto one toolbar saves space and permits a larger display area in the workspace.

To customize the toolbars,

  1. Select View from the main menu, then select Toolbars and Customize. The Customize window will appear.
  2. In the Toolbars pane, select the type of toolbar to customize. Check the selected toolbar’s check box to display the toolbar. Uncheck the selected toolbar to remove the toolbar.
  3. In the Commands pane, select which buttons will appear on the toolbar.
  4. Select the Close button.