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== Linking | == Linking Instruments == | ||
Symbols in the Scanner can be linked to a chart plot. After linking, the selected symbol in the Scanner can be easily plotted by simply clicking on the symbol in the Scanner. The symbol will plot automatically in the chart. | Symbols in the Scanner can be linked to a chart plot. After linking, the selected symbol in the Scanner can be easily plotted by simply clicking on the symbol in the Scanner. The symbol will plot automatically in the chart. | ||
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# Create a Chart window using any symbol. | # Create a Chart window using any symbol. | ||
# Create a Scanner window within the same or different workspace. | # Create a Scanner window within the same or different workspace. | ||
# Select the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol. | # Select the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol.png]] button on the '''Instrument''' column header in the Scanner. Select a color. | ||
# Select the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol. | # Select the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol.png]] button on the Status Line of the Chart window to be linked. Select the same color as the color chosen in the Scanner. | ||
#: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol. | #: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol.png]] button will not appear if it is hidden in the Status Line settings.</div> | ||
# In the Scanner window select a cell that contains a symbol's ticker. The chart for the symbol will be plotted in the Chart window. | # In the Scanner window select a cell that contains a symbol's ticker. The chart for the symbol will be plotted in the Chart window. | ||
: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The symbol name is linked to the Chart window. The other settings, such as Resolution of the Chart, Quote field, Time Zone, Build Volume on, and Sessions will not be affected.</div> | : <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: The symbol name is linked to the Chart window. The other settings, such as Resolution of the Chart, Quote field, Time Zone, Build Volume on, and Sessions will not be affected.</div> | ||
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To unlink a chart from the scanner: | To unlink a chart from the scanner: | ||
# Click the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol. | # Click the '''Instrument Link''' [[File:LinkingSymbol.png]] button on the chart and change it to '''Not Linked''' [[File:NotLinked.gif]]. | ||
: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: All studies or signals previously applied to the chart will be recalculated after linking.</div> | : <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: All studies or signals previously applied to the chart will be recalculated after linking.</div> | ||
: <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: All manually placed drawings will stay in their original locations.</div> | : <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">Note: All manually placed drawings will stay in their original locations.</div> |