Quick Measure (Shift + M)

Take instant measurements without leaving marks on your chart:

  1. Click starting point
  2. Click endpoint
  3. View measurement data:
    • Price change (absolute, percentage, ticks)
    • Bar count (days and hours)
    • Trading volume (if available)

Date & Price

Similar to Quick Measure, but remains on your chart:

  • Measures both price changes and time periods
  • Shows distance in bars/time and price movement
  • Displays results in absolute values and percentages

Date Only (Alt + D)

Focuses on temporal measurements:

  • Counts bars between points
  • Converts to weeks/days/hours (any chosen timeframe on the chart)
  • Perfect for timing analysis

Price Only (Alt + Shift + M)

Concentrates on price movements:

  • Shows vertical price changes
  • Displays movement in absolute values
  • Includes percentage calculations

Long-Short Tool (Alt + L)

Visualize trade scenarios and evaluate risk/reward — now with support for multiple Take-Profit and Stop-Loss levels.

Basic Usage

  1. Select entry point
  2. Drag upward for a long, downward for a short
  3. View dynamic PnL and risk metrics as you move

Key Features

  • Visual TP/SL zones on the chart
  • Support for multiple TP and SL levels
  • Partial position closure calculation
  • Floating real-time PnL display
  • Risk Ratio visualization

Risk & Sizing Settings

  • Account-based sizing: Configure position size based on account size and risk percentage
  • Multi-level exits: Set specific prices and volumes for each take-profit or stop-loss step
  • Live feedback: Changes instantly reflected on chart

Risk Ratio Modes

  1. Fixed Mode

    • Lock a ratio like 2:1 or 3:1
    • Prevent accidental edits
    • Ideal for strict risk frameworks
  2. Flexible Mode

    • Freely adjust ratio directly on chart
    • Fine-tune values in the settings panel
    • Recalculate instantly based on market move

Long-Short Tool Customization

  • Set custom colors for entries, exits, and zones
  • Adjust markers per TP/SL level
  • Save setups as templates for reuse

The Long-Short Tool provides realistic trade modeling, especially for traders using tiered exits and advanced position sizing techniques.

Learn more about how to work with Long-Short Tool in this guide

Customization Options

All measurement tools share these settings:

  • Line properties:
    • Color selection
    • Line style (solid, dashed, dotted)
    • Line thickness
  • Background color
  • Template saving
  • Drawing sync
  • Lock option to prevent accidental changes