Measurement Tools

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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)

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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

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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

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Price Only (Alt + Shift + M)

Concentrates on price movements:

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

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Long-Short Tool (Alt + L)

Visualize potential trades and analyze risk/reward:

Basic Usage:

1. Select starting point
2. Move up for long position, down for short
3. View real-time PnL calculations

Tool Features:

• Take Profit and Stop Loss visualization
• Price movement tracking
• Floating PnL display
• Risk Ratio management

Risk Ratio Settings:

1. Fixed Mode:
   • Lock specific ratios (e.g., 3:1)
   • Prevent accidental changes
   • Perfect for strict risk management
2. Flexible Mode:
   • Adjust ratio on chart
   • Modify through settings panel
   • Real-time ratio updates

Visual Customization:

• Customize entry point colors
• Adjust take profit markers
• Modify stop loss indicators
• Save as templates for future use

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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

Pro Tip: Use Date & Price for complete analysis, or choose specialized tools (Date/Price) when you need to focus on specific measurements.