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A Rectangle is a non-analytical drawing tool drawn for the purpose of highlighting the desired segment of a chart. For instance, Rectangles can highlight a top, bottom, or a group of bars.
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== Inserting Rectangle ==
# Select one of three ways to insert a Rectangle:
#* In the menu select '''Insert''', point to '''Drawing''' and click '''Rectangle'''.
#* Click the '''Rectangle''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/51_Rectangle.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 '''Rectangle''' from the menu.
# The cursor will change to the '''Rectangle''' http://www.multicharts.com/img/wiki/cursors/drawings/Drawings_16.gif.
# In the Chart Area click where the Rectangle is to begin.
# Then keeping the left mouse button pressed move the pointer up, down, left, or right to position the Rectangle.
# Release the button.
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== Moving Rectangle ==
To move a Rectangle without changing its size:
# Point the cursor at the Rectangle 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 Rectangle ==
To reshape Rectangle (change its size):
# Point the cursor at the Rectangle 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 Rectangle and 4 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 Rectangle ==
In MultiCharts one can change the settings of the Rectangle. All the changes are performed in the '''Format Rectangle''' window.
Each instance of a Rectangle has its own '''Format''' window. The number (if there are 2 or more Rectangles in the same Chart Window) are shown in the titlebar of each '''Format Rectangle''' window.
One can change the settings of a rectangle: 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 rectangle.
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=== Setting Style ===
# Access the '''Format Rectangle''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Rectangle''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Rectangle 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 Rectangle 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 'Rectangle'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Rectangle 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 colors.
# 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 Rectangles.
# Click '''OK'''.
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=== Setting Coordinates Precisely ===
# Access the '''Format Rectangle''' window.
#: To access the '''Format Rectangle''' window:
#:# Drag the cursor to the Rectangle 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 Rectangle 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 'Rectangle'…''' from the shortcut menu.
#:: Or
#:# In the '''<font color="blue">Format Objects</font>''' window select the '''Drawings''' tab.
#:# Select the Rectangle 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 Rectangle ==
To clone a Rectangle:
# Drag the cursor to the Rectangle 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]]