Chart Objects

Description

Chart objects are basic drawing elements that are commonly used in technical analysis to mark and illustrate various chart properties. The following chart objects are used in Qtstalker:

To create a chart object, select draw mode from the main toolbar and right click with the mouse on the chart you wish to apply it to. This can be either the main chart area or any of the indicators that appear in the indicator chart area. Select "New Chart Object" from the popup menu so the following dialog appears:


After selecting the chart object type you want to create, the mouse pointer will change to a hand pointer and a message will display in the status bar explaining what is needed. Usually, just select the point you want the chart object to appear by clicking the left mouse button. The object will then appear on the chart.


Editing an object:

To modify any chart objects on a chart, select it by left clicking with the mouse anywhere on the object. The object will be selected when one or more little square boxes appear next to or on top of the object. You then can right click the mouse for a context menu for the object. You may also double-left click on the object to bring up the edit dialog directly. You may also move an object by first left clicking on the little box and then moving the mouse pointer. Once a new spot is selected for the object just left click the mouse to drop it.


Buy Arrow

The buy arrow settings are defined as follows:


Sell Arrow

The sell arrow settings are defined as follows:


Horizontal Line

The horizontal line settings are defined as follows:


Vertical Line

The vertical line settings are defined as follows:


Fibonacci Line

When creating a fibonacci line, the user is prompted to first select the high point of the range followed by the low point. The fibonacci line settings are defined as follows:

 

Text

The text settings are defined as follows:


Trend Line

User selects a start and end point for the trendline. The trendline will be auto extended if needed.

The trend line settings are defined as follows: