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An Arc is a non-analytical drawing tool represented as an arched line and drawn for the purpose of highlighting the desired segment of a chart. For instance, Arcs can highlight a top, bottom, or a group of bars. Arcs can be of any formations that is has any inclination angle.
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== Inserting Arc ==
# Select one of three ways to insert an Arc:
#* In the menu select '''Insert''', point to '''Drawing''' and click '''Arc'''.
#* Click the '''Arc''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/53_Arc.png icon on the '''Drawing''' toolbar.
#* Click the arrow next to the '''Drawing Tools''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/07_Drawing_Tools icon on the '''Main''' toolbar and select '''Arc''' from the menu.
# The cursor will change to the '''Arc''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/drawings/Drawings_18.gif.
# In the Chart Area click where the Arc is to begin.
# Then keeping the left mouse button pressed move the pointer up, down, left, or right to position the arc.
# Release the button.
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== Moving Arc ==
To move an Arc without changing its angle:
# Point the cursor at the Arc that is to be moved.
# The cursor '''Pointer''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Pointer.gif will change into '''Hand''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Hand.gif.
# Then keeping the left mouse button pressed drag the drawing tool to the desired position.
# Release the button.
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== Reshaping Arc ==
To reshape an Arc (change its angle or length):
# Point the cursor at the Arc that is to be reshaped.
# The cursor '''Pointer''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Pointer.gif will change into '''Hand''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Hand.gif.
# Left-click the Arc and 2 small squares will appear on the Arc.
# Drag one of these squares till the drawing tool becomes of the desired shape.
# Release the button.
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== Formatting Arc ==
In MultiCharts one can change the settings of an Arc. All the changes are performed in the '''Format Arc''' window.
Each instance of an Arc has its own '''Format''' window. The number (if there are 2 or more Arcs in the same Chart Window) are shown in the titlebar of each '''Format Arc''' window.
One can change the settings of an arc: the color, style and weight of the arc and the trend line upon which the arc is based. One can choose any element of the arc to be displayed or hidden. A full arc can be also displayed. It is possible to change the time and price coordinates of the arc.
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=== Setting Style ===
# Access the '''Format Arc''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Arc''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Arc that is to be formatted.
#:# The cursor '''Pointer''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Pointer.gif will change into '''Hand''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Hand.gif, then double-click.
#:: Or
#:# Drag the cursor to the Arc that is to be formatted.
#:# The cursor '''Pointer''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Pointer.gif will change into '''Hand''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Hand.gif, then right-click.
#:# Select '''Format 'Arc'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Arc that is to be formatted and press the '''Format…''' button.
# Select the '''Data''' tab.
# To display or hide any elements of the Arc check or uncheck the corresponding check boxes.
# In the '''Color''' column, using the drop-down lists, select any of the preset 40 colors for the trend line and the arc or click the '''Others…''' button to select the custom colors.
# In the '''Style''' column, using the drop-down lists, select the desired styles for the trend line and the arc.
# In the '''Weight''' column, using the drop-down lists, select the desired weights for the trend line and the arc.
# Check the '''Display Full Arc''' check box to extend the arcs to the shape of an ellipse or circle (depending on the '''Divide Time/Price separately''' setting).
# Check the '''Use as Default''' check box to use these settings as the default settings when creating other Arcs.
# Click '''OK'''.
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=== Setting Coordinates Precisely ===
# Access the '''Format Arc''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Arc''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Arc that is to be formatted.
#:# The cursor '''Pointer''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Pointer.gif will change into '''Hand''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Hand.gif, then double-click.
#:: Or
#:# Drag the cursor to the Arc that is to be formatted.
#:# The cursor '''Pointer''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Pointer.gif will change into '''Hand''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Hand.gif, then right-click.
#:# Select '''Format 'Arc'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Arc that is to be formatted and press the '''Format…''' button. 2. Select the '''Properties''' tab.
# In the '''Coordinates''' section enter the desired time coordinates in the '''Start Date''' and '''End Date''' fields or use the drop-down calendars.
# In the '''Coordinates''' section enter the desired price coordinates in the '''Start Value''' and '''End Value''' fields.
# Click '''OK'''.
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== Cloning Arc ==
To clone an Arc:
# Drag the cursor to the Arc that is to be cloned.
# The cursor '''Pointer''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Pointer.gif will change into '''Hand''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/Hand.gif, then right-click.
# Select '''Clone Drawing''' from the shortcut menu.
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[[Category:Drawing_Tools]]
