Chart Drawing Tools
Barchart Trader contain a number of drawing tools to assist in the analysis of data. Each tool may have its own set of properties, accessible by right-clicking on the tool after it's been placed on the chart. Click on the individual tool for more information:
Add a Tool to a Chart
- Right-click on the chart to display the context menu. Highlight Add Drawing, then click on the tool you wish to add.
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Click the Draw drop-down list at the top of the chart, and select the desired tool. - Place the drawing / tool on the chart. (See individual tools for specific directions. For tools such as trend lines, place your cursor where you wish the line to start, left-click and drag over the chart, releasing your mouse where the line should end.
Reposition a Tool on a Chart
- Click anywhere on the tool.
Note: "Handles" will appear at the ends / borders of the tool. - While holding the left mouse button, drag either one of the "handles", or drag the entire tool to the new position, then drop it.
Change the Tool Color
- Right-click on the tool, and highlight Color from the context menu
- Select a new color by clicking on it.
Copy and Paste a Tool
Tools can be copied and pasted to the same chart, or to a different chart (even one in a different workspace).
- Right-click on the tool, and select Copy from the context menu
- Right-click anywhere on the chart (where you want to paste the tool) and select Paste from the context menu.
Delete a Tool from a Chart
- Click anywhere on the tool.
Note: "Handles" will appear at the ends / borders of the tool. - Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
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Right-click to display the tool's menu, and select Delete.