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The Gann Square is created by drawing a Gann Fan from each corner of a square. It is drawn to the right or left from the selected point on a chart which is generally an important high or low.
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== Inserting Gann Square ==
# Select one of three ways to insert the Gann Square:
#* In the menu select '''Insert''', point to '''Drawing''' and then to '''Gann Tools''' and click '''Gann Square'''.
#* Click the '''Gann Square''' [[File:Drawing GannSquare.png]] icon on the '''Drawing''' toolbar.
#* Click the arrow next to the '''Drawing Tools''' [[File:Show Hide Drawing Tools.png]] icon on the '''Main''' toolbar, point to '''Gann Tools''' and select '''Gann Square'''.
# The cursor will change to the '''Gann square''' [[File:GanSquare_pointer.gif]].
# In the Chart Area click where the Gann Square is to begin.
# Then keeping the left mouse button pressed move the pointer up, down, left, or right to position the Gann Square.
# Release the button.
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== Moving Gann Square ==
To move a Gann Square without changing its shape:
# Point the cursor at the Gann Square 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 Gann Square ==
To reshape a Gann Square (change its size):
# Point the cursor at the Gann Square 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 Gann Square and 2 small squares will appear in the corners.
# Drag one of these squares till the drawing tool becomes of the desired shape.
# Release the button.
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== Formatting Gann Square ==
In MultiCharts one can change the settings of the Gann Square. All the changes are performed in the '''Format Gann Square''' window.
Each instance of a Gann square has its own '''Format''' window. The number (if there are 2 or more Gann square instances in the same Chart Window) are shown in the titlebar of each '''Format Gann Square''' window.
One can change the settings of the Gann Square: the color, style and weight of the price/time lines. One can choose the price/time relationship on which the Gann lines are based. One can also choose to show or not the labels (price or/and value), select their font, style, size and the character set. It is possible to apply the strikeout or underline effects to the labels. It is possible to specify the time and price coordinates.
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=== Setting Style ===
# Access the '''Format Gann Square''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Gann Square''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Gann square instance 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 Gann square instance 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 'Gann Square'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Gann square instance that is to be formatted and press the '''Format…''' button.
# Select the '''Data''' tab.
# To display or hide any elements of the Gann Square check or uncheck the corresponding check boxes.
# In the '''Price''' column select the corresponding cells and enter the desired values. These percentages determine the price/time relationships on which the Gann lines are based.
# In the '''Color''' column, using the drop-down lists, select any of the preset 40 colors for the Gann lines 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 Gann lines.
# In the '''Weight''' column, using the drop-down lists, select the desired weights for the Gann lines.
# Check the '''Use as Default''' check box to use these settings as the default settings when creating other Gann Squares.
# Click '''OK'''.
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=== Setting Labels ===
# Access the '''Format Gann Square''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Gann Square''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Gann square instance 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 Gann square instance 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 'Gann Square'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Gann square instance that is to be formatted and press the '''Format…''' button.
# Select the '''Labels''' tab.
# Check or uncheck the '''Show Labels''' check box to display or hide the labels.
# Enter the desired font in the '''Font''' field or select it from the '''Font''' list.
# Enter the desired font style in the '''Font Style''' field or select it from the '''Font Style''' list.
# Enter the desired font size in the '''Size''' field or select it from the '''Size''' list.
# In the '''Effects''' group check or uncheck the '''Strikeout''' or/and '''Underline''' check boxes to display the labels struck out or/and underlined.
# From the '''Character Set''' drop-down list select the desired character set.
# Check the '''Use as Default''' check box to use these settings as the default settings when creating other Gann Squares.
# Click '''OK'''.
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=== Setting Coordinates Precisely ===
# Access the '''Format Gann Square''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Gann Square''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Gann square instance 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 Gann square instance 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 'Gann Square'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Gann square instance 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 Gann Square ==
To clone a Gann square:
# Drag the cursor to the Gann square instance 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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