Ruler
From MultiCharts
Ruler drawing tool is used to measure and visualize the distance between two points on a chart.
Inserting Ruler
- In the Insert menu, point to Drawing and then click Ruler or click the Ruler icon on the Drawing Tools toolbar.
- The cursor will change to a pencil icon .
- Click on your chart to set the starting and ending points for the Ruler.
Formatting Ruler
To format a Ruler drawing, use one of the following methods:
- Drag the cursor over the Ruler drawing to be formatted.
When the cursor changes to a hand icon , double-click on it. - Drag the cursor over the Ruler drawing to be formatted.
When the cursor changes to a hand icon , right-click and select Format Ruler from the shortcut menu.
Style
In the Style tab, you can customize the following parameters:
- Line Up and Line Down: Select the Color and Weight.
- Fill Up and Fill Down: Choose the Color and Alpha (transparency).
Labels
In the Labels tab, you can:
- Toggle labels: Enable or disable labels by checking or unchecking the Show Labels box.
- Customize appearance: Select the Font, Font style, Size, Effects, and Character Set.