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The increment (step size) between the labels is optimized dynamically to aid in the visual assessment of time stamp data. | The increment (step size) between the labels is optimized dynamically to aid in the visual assessment of time stamp data. | ||
The values on the scale are specific to the resolution of the chart. The scale represents the data range, within which the chart is plotted. To determine the time value of a point on a chart, the horizontal position of the point is referenced to a value on the Time Scale. Chart's Bar Spacing, | The values on the scale are specific to the resolution of the chart. The scale represents the data range, within which the chart is plotted. To determine the time value of a point on a chart, the horizontal position of the point is referenced to a value on the Time Scale. Chart's Bar Spacing, Chart Shift, and Empty Periods settings affect the span of the scale displayed. | ||
Bar Spacing and | Bar Spacing and Chart Shift can be set, and Empty Periods displayed or hidden. Time scale Line and Label styles can be selected, or Time Scale and Labels can be hidden completely. | ||
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The chart's bar spacing can also be changed by one of the following methods: | The chart's bar spacing can also be changed by one of the following methods: | ||
* Click the '''Increase Bar Spacing''' | * Click the '''Increase Bar Spacing''' [[File:Changing_Bar_Spacing_increase_new.png]] or the '''Decrease Bar Spacing''' [[File:Changing Bar Spacing decrease new.png]] icon on the '''Control''' toolbar; or: | ||
* Use '''Ctrl + Plus''' and '''Ctrl + Minus''' hotkey combinations; the numeric pad keys as well as the regular keyboard keys can be used; or: | * Use '''Ctrl + Plus''' and '''Ctrl + Minus''' hotkey combinations; the numeric pad keys as well as the regular keyboard keys can be used; or: | ||
* Select '''Format''' in the main menu and click '''Increase Bar Spacing''' or '''Decrease Bar Spacing'''. | * Select '''Format''' in the main menu and click '''Increase Bar Spacing''' or '''Decrease Bar Spacing'''. | ||
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== Setting Chart Shift== | |||
Studies that visualize the predicted price movement require a Chart Shift on the chart. | |||
Chart Shift is set from the '''Format Window''' window: | |||
# Open the '''Format Window''' window.<br><span>{{FormatWindow}}</span> | # Open the '''Format Window''' window.<br><span>{{FormatWindow}}</span> | ||
# Select the '''X - Time Scale''' tab. | # Select the '''X - Time Scale''' tab. | ||
# In the '''Settings''' section, in the ''' | # In the '''Settings''' section, in the '''Chart Shift''' text box, enter the Chart Shift, in bars or percentage. | ||
Click the '''Bars / %''' button to switch beetween bars and percentage. | |||
<div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: To use these appearance settings for all new charts, check '''Use as Default''' check box.</div> | <div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">Tip: To use these appearance settings for all new charts, check '''Use as Default''' check box.</div> | ||
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== Display of Empty Periods == | == Display of Empty Periods == | ||