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Data Range can be defined by two different methods: | 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 == | == Setting Bars/Days Back == | ||
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# In the text box enter the number of bars or days back to be used. | # 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 drop-down list box choose '''Bars Back''' or '''Days Back'''. | ||
# In the ''' | # In the '''From''' combo box, your computer's system date is set up by default; if required, enter another date or use the drop-down calendar. | ||
# Click | # Click <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/00/Pin_48x48.png" width="24"> to save the data range and disable auto adjustment to the current date. When auto adjustment is disabled, the button will change to <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7e/UnPin_48x48.png" width="24">. | ||
== Setting Data Range == | == Setting Data Range == | ||
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# 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 '''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. | # 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. | ||
# Click | # Click <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/0/00/Pin_48x48.png" width="24"> to save the data range and disable auto adjustment to the current date. When auto adjustment is disabled, the button will change to <img src="https://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/images/7/7e/UnPin_48x48.png" width="24">. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:55, 25 June 2024
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 Instruments window:
- Open the Format Instruments window.To open the Format Instruments window, click the Format Instruments icon on the main toolbar;
if the Format Objects window appears, select the symbol and click the Format button.
The Format Instruments window can also be opened by one of the following methods:
- Position the mouse pointer over the symbol's data series; double-click once the Pointer changes into a Hand ;
- Position the mouse pointer over the symbol's data series; once the Pointer changes into a Hand right-click and then click Format Symbol Name;
- Right-click on an empty area of the chart and then click Format Instruments; if the Format Objects window appears, select the symbol and click the Format button;
- Select Format in the main menu and click Instrument; if the Format Objects window appears, select the symbol and click the Format button. - 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 From combo box, your computer's system date is set up by default; if required, enter another date or use the drop-down calendar.
- Click to save the data range and disable auto adjustment to the current date. When auto adjustment is disabled, the button will change to .
Setting Data Range
Data Range is set from the Format Instruments window:
- Open the Format Instruments window.To open the Format Instruments window, click the Format Instruments icon on the main toolbar;
if the Format Objects window appears, select the symbol and click the Format button.
The Format Instruments window can also be opened by one of the following methods:
- Position the mouse pointer over the symbol's data series; double-click once the Pointer changes into a Hand ;
- Position the mouse pointer over the symbol's data series; once the Pointer changes into a Hand right-click and then click Format Symbol Name;
- Right-click on an empty area of the chart and then click Format Instruments; if the Format Objects window appears, select the symbol and click the Format button;
- Select Format in the main menu and click Instrument; if the Format Objects window appears, select the symbol and click the Format button. - 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.
- Click to save the data range and disable auto adjustment to the current date. When auto adjustment is disabled, the button will change to .