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Data Range

1,334 bytes added, 19:01, 26 January 2012
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Data Range is the entire period of data that is covered by the chart.
 
Data Range can be defined by two different methods:
 
# By defining the number of bars, or days, back from a particular date; or:
# By defining the start and end dates.
 
== Setting Bars/Days Back ==
 
Data Range is set from the '''Format Symbol''' window:
 
# Open the '''Format Symbol''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span>
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Data Range''' section click the top radio button.
# In the text box enter the number of bars or days back to be used.
# In the drop-down list box choose '''Bars Back''' or '''Days Back'''.
# In the '''…Back From''' combo box, your computer's system date is set up by default; if required, enter another date or use the drop-down calendar.
 
== Setting Dates Range ==
 
<br>Data Range is set from the '''Format Symbol''' window:
<br>
# Open the '''Format Symbol''' window.<br><span>{{FormatSymbol}}</span>
# Select the '''Settings''' tab.
# In the '''Data Range''' section click the bottom radio button.
# In the '''From''' combo box enter the starting date or use the drop-down calendar; your computer's system date is set up by default.
# In the '''To''' combo box, your computer's system date is set up by default; if required, enter another date or use the drop-down calendar.
 
[[Category:Symbol Settings]]

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