Charts – Additional Features

How to Lock Objects on the Chart #

To prevent accidental changes to objects (drawing tools, indicators, etc.) on the chart, you can lock them using this feature:

  • in the Workspace window, select Format menu > Move/Edit Objects using CTRL.

When Move/Edit Objects using CTRL is checked, chart objects can only be moved or edited by holding down the CTRL key while making changes.

To unlock objects, uncheck Move/Edit Objects using CTRL.

Cross and synchronization across multiple charts #

In Overcharts, you can display the Cross (a horizontal and vertical line) at the mouse pointer’s position on one or more charts simultaneously.

From the Workspace window:

  • select View > Cross > and choose one of the following options:
    • Single Inner Window: displays the cross only in the inner window where the mouse pointer is located.
    • Multiple Inner Windows (Column): displays the cross in the inner window where the mouse pointer is located and extends the vertical line to other inner windows in the same column.
    • Time & Price (Column): displays the cross in the inner window where the mouse pointer is located and in all inner windows within the same column.
    • Time & Price (Instrument): displays the cross in the inner window where the mouse pointer is located and in all inner windows within the same chart window.
    • Time & Price (Chart-Group): displays the cross in the inner window where the mouse pointer is located and in all inner windows within the same chart group.

Note: Instead of the menu, you can use the corresponding button in the ‘Chart’ Toolbar.