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An Ellipse is a non-analytical drawing tool drawn for the purpose of highlighting the desired segment of a chart. For instance, Ellipses can highlight a top, bottom, or a group of bars.
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== Inserting Ellipse ==
# Select one of three ways to insert an Ellipse:
#* In the menu select '''Insert''', point to '''Drawing''' and click '''Ellipse'''.
#* Click the '''Ellipse''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/52_Ellipse.png icon on the '''Drawing''' toolbar.
#* Click the arrow next to the '''Drawing Tools''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/07_Drawing_Tools.png icon on the '''Main''' toolbar and select '''Ellipse''' from the menu.
# The cursor will change to the '''Ellipse''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/drawings/Drawings_17.gif.
# In the Chart Area click where the Ellipse is to begin.
# Then keeping the left mouse button pressed move the pointer up, down, left, or right to position the Ellipse.
# Release the button.
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== Moving Ellipse ==
To move an Ellipse without changing its size:
# Drag the cursor the Ellipse 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 Ellipse ==
To reshape Ellipse (change its size or proportions):
# Drag the cursor the Ellipse 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 Ellipse and 4 small squares will appear on the Ellipse.
# Drag one of these till the drawing tool becomes of the desired shape.
# Release the button.
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== Formatting Ellipse ==
In MultiCharts one can change the settings of the Ellipse. All the changes are performed in the '''Format Ellipse''' window.
Each instance of an Ellipse has its own '''Format''' window. The number (if there are 2 or more Ellipses in the same Chart Window) are shown in the titlebar of each '''Format Ellipse''' window.
One can change the settings of an ellipse: the color, style and weight of the border line as well as the color and pattern of the fill. One can also change the time and price coordinates of the ellipse.
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=== Setting Style ===
# Access the '''Format Ellipse''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Ellipse''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Ellipse 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 Ellipse 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 'Ellipse'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Ellipse that is to be formatted and press the '''Format…''' button.
# Select the '''Style''' tab.
# In the '''Line''' section, using the '''Color''' drop-down list, select any of the preset 40 colors for the line or click the '''Others…''' button to select the custom color.
# In the '''Line''' section, using the '''Style''' drop-down list, select the desired style for the line.
# In the '''Line''' section, using the '''Weight''' drop-down list, select the desired weight for the line (available only for the solid line).
# In the '''Fill''' section, using the '''Color''' drop-down list, select any of the preset 40 colors for the fill or click the '''Others…''' button to select the custom color.
# In the '''Fill''' section, using the '''Pattern''' drop-down list, select the desired pattern for the fill.
# Check the '''Use as Default''' check box to use these settings as the default settings when creating other Ellipses.
# Click '''OK'''.
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=== Setting Coordinates Precisely ===
# Access the '''Format Ellipse''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Ellipse''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Ellipse 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 Ellipse 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 'Ellipse'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Ellipse that is to be formatted and press the '''Format…''' button.
# 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 Ellipse ==
To clone an Ellipse:
# Drag the cursor to the Ellipse 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]]