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=== Setting Resolution of Tick-Based Charts ===
Resolution of tick-based charts can be set from the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window:
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# Open the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span>
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Chart''' section, in the '''Resolution Interval''' text box, enter the number of ticks to be used for each bar.
=== Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts ===
Resolution of time-based charts can be set from the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window:
# Open the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span>
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Chart''' section, in the '''Resolution''' Interval text box, enter the number of time periods to be used for each bar.
=== Setting Resolution of Range-Based Charts ===
Resolution of range-based charts can be set from the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window:
# Open the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span>
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Chart''' section, in the '''Resolution''' Interval text box, enter the price movement, in points, that is to trigger creation of the next bar.
=== Setting Resolution of Volume-Based Charts ===
Resolution of volume-based charts can be set from the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window:
# Open the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span>
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Chart''' section, in the '''Resolution''' Interval text box, enter the number of contracts to be used for each bar.
You can elect to base a chart on the actual volume of all transactions, or on the total number of transactions (ticks) only, by using the '''Build Volume On''' selector.
<br>'''Build Volume On''' selector is set from the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window:
# Open the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window.
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Chart''' section, in the '''Build Volume On''' drop-down list box, select '''Trade Volume''' or '''Tick Count''' to base the chart on the actual volume, or on the number of ticks, respectively.
=== Setting Resolution of Change-Based Chart ===
Resolution of change-based charts can be set from the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window:
# Open the '''Format SymbolInstruments''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span>
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Chart''' section, in the '''Resolution''' Interval text box, enter the number of price changes to be used for each bar.
