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| ===== Using ChartStyles ===== | ===== Using ChartStyles ===== | ||
| - | A ChartStyle is a collection of specific SharpCharts settings that can be applied as a template to any symbol you want to chart. Those settings include the chart's period, date range, size, type, colors, overlays, indicators and more. For example, you can create a specific ChartStyle for viewing stocks on an intraday basis, another for ETFs on a weekly basis and a third for Mutual Funds. In fact, as a member, you can create up to 50 different unique ChartStyles in your account! | + | A ChartStyle is a collection of specific SharpCharts settings that can be applied as a template to any symbol you want to chart. Those settings include the chart's period, date range, size, type, colors, overlays, indicators and more. For example, you can create a specific ChartStyle for viewing stocks on an intraday basis, another for ETFs on a weekly basis and a third for Mutual Funds. In fact, as a member, you can create up to 50 different unique ChartStyles in your account. |
| ==== Creating a ChartStyle ==== | ==== Creating a ChartStyle ==== | ||
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| To create your default ChartStyle, follow these simple steps: | To create your default ChartStyle, follow these simple steps: | ||
| - | * Pull up a chart and adjust its settings to fit your specific preferences. | + | * Pull up a chart and adjust its settings to fit your specific preferences |
| - | * Click on the "Save As Default" link located below the chart in the "ChartStyles" area. | + | * Click on the "Save As Default" link located below the chart in the "ChartStyles" area |
| - | That's it! Now, whenever you create a new chart, it will appear with those settings. | + | That's it! Now, whenever you create a new chart it will appear with those settings. |
| {{:getting_started:gs_pt2_defaultstyle.jpg}} | {{:getting_started:gs_pt2_defaultstyle.jpg}} | ||
| - | For complete instructions on using ChartStyles, [[:chartstyles|click here]]. | + | **For complete instructions on using ChartStyles, [[:chartstyles|click here]].** |
| ===== Creating ChartLists ===== | ===== Creating ChartLists ===== | ||
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| - | The quickest way to create a new ChartList is on Your Dashboard. In the section titled "Your ChartLists," look for the link in the upper right corner that says "Create a New List". After naming your new list, you'll be taken to the Edit page. From there, you can add new charts, remove unwanted charts, edit the list's settings and more. | + | The quickest way to create a new ChartList is on Your Dashboard. In the panel titled "Your ChartLists," look for the button in the upper right corner that says "New", or find the green button below the ChartList table. After naming your new list, you'll be taken to the Edit page. From there, you can add new charts, remove unwanted charts, edit the list's settings and more. |
| ==== From the Workbench ==== | ==== From the Workbench ==== | ||
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| Once you've created a ChartList, you can save new charts into it directly from the SharpCharts Workbench. Just above your chart, you'll find a gray section with some dropdown menus in it. Use the "Save As" link below those dropdown menus to add a new chart to an existing list. You can also use the dropdown menus to view a saved chart from an existing list. | Once you've created a ChartList, you can save new charts into it directly from the SharpCharts Workbench. Just above your chart, you'll find a gray section with some dropdown menus in it. Use the "Save As" link below those dropdown menus to add a new chart to an existing list. You can also use the dropdown menus to view a saved chart from an existing list. | ||
| - | For complete instructions on using ChartLists, [[:chartlists|click here]]. | + | **For complete instructions on using ChartLists, [[:chartlists|click here]].** |
| **Next Up »** [[:getting_started:part_3|Part 3: Using the StockCharts Technical Ranking Systems (SCTRs)]] | **Next Up »** [[:getting_started:part_3|Part 3: Using the StockCharts Technical Ranking Systems (SCTRs)]] | ||