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==Time Zone of Chart== | ==Time Zone of Chart== | ||
− | '''Local''' time is the system time of your computer, and '''Exchange''' time is the | + | '''Local''' time is the system time of your computer, and '''Exchange''' time is the time at the location where the exchange is based as is configured in QuoteManager. If the Exchange time zone is selected in the chart settings, the time zone from the exchange's settings is used (see [[Setting Exchanges & ECNs|Editing the Exchange/ECN]]). |
− | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': it is important to make sure that your current time matches | + | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': it is important to make sure that your current time matches the time zone in your Windows standard clock settings.</div> |
+ | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Daily-based charts, by default, are not affected by session settings. It is possible to [[Chart Resolution#Setting Resolution of Time-Based Charts|build daily-based charts out of minute]] data in order to form bars based on the applied session.</div> | ||
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In QuoteManager each symbol has its own session settings that are applied automatically once the symbol is added. There are 2 ways to set up session settings for a chart: | In QuoteManager each symbol has its own session settings that are applied automatically once the symbol is added. There are 2 ways to set up session settings for a chart: | ||
− | # Use '''default''' symbol session settings. | + | # Use [[Setting_Properties|'''default''']] symbol session settings. |
− | # Use a prebuilt or a custom '''session template'''. | + | # Use [[Setting_Custom_Session_Templates|a prebuilt or a custom '''session template''']]. |
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# Make a right-click on the symbol in QuoteManager | # Make a right-click on the symbol in QuoteManager | ||
# Select Edit Symbol… | # Select Edit Symbol… | ||
− | # Go to Sessions tab. | + | # Go to the Sessions tab. |
− | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': If when you create a chart, "default" is | + | <div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': If, when you create a chart, "default" in the chart settings is used for sessions, then the sessions from QuoteManager's symbol settings will be taken.</div> |
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===Prebuilt or Custom Session Template=== | ===Prebuilt or Custom Session Template=== | ||
− | When creating a chart, there is a list of prebuilt session templates that one can use: | + | When creating a chart, there is a list of prebuilt session templates that one can use: '''24/7''', '''25/5''', '''US Stocks (Regular Trading Hours)''' and so on, ''except for "Default"''. They are prebuilt in QuoteManager and can be modified or new ones can be added (see [[Setting Custom Session Templates]]). |
<div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">'''Example''': Using “24/7” session template in chart settings will give you the same effect as if you use “24/7” session templates in the symbol settings and on chart you select “default”. | <div style="background-color: #E5F6FF;">'''Example''': Using “24/7” session template in chart settings will give you the same effect as if you use “24/7” session templates in the symbol settings and on chart you select “default”. | ||
[[Category:FAQ]] | [[Category:FAQ]] |
Latest revision as of 14:47, 12 April 2019
There are 2 factors that affect what time stamps a customer is able to see in his/her chart window in MultiCharts:
- Time Zone of the chart
- Applied Session Settings
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Time Zone of Chart
Local time is the system time of your computer, and Exchange time is the time at the location where the exchange is based as is configured in QuoteManager. If the Exchange time zone is selected in the chart settings, the time zone from the exchange's settings is used (see Editing the Exchange/ECN).
Session Settings and Session Templates
In QuoteManager each symbol has its own session settings that are applied automatically once the symbol is added. There are 2 ways to set up session settings for a chart:
- Use default symbol session settings.
- Use a prebuilt or a custom session template.
Default Symbol Session Settings
To see this session settings:
- Make a right-click on the symbol in QuoteManager
- Select Edit Symbol…
- Go to the Sessions tab.
Prebuilt or Custom Session Template
When creating a chart, there is a list of prebuilt session templates that one can use: 24/7, 25/5, US Stocks (Regular Trading Hours) and so on, except for "Default". They are prebuilt in QuoteManager and can be modified or new ones can be added (see Setting Custom Session Templates).