Stepped Line Chart

Stepped Line ChartThe stepped line chart is a variation of the normal line chart. The price levels are connected not by direct lines but at right angles. Stepped line charts can only be used for stocks.

General Chart Properties

When the chart is active, you can edit the chart properties in the toolbox, for example the history length, the axes and legends.

You can also

• set the period and time span, see the chapter Timespans and Periods.
• change the chart look, see the chapter Chart Properties.

Content-Dependent Chart Settings

In the properties of the displayed stock (symbol), you can find additional parameters. Besides the Standard Properties, you can find specific parameters for this chart type.

Instrument Properties

Input - Select which data to use for calculating the chart (Open, High, Close, Low, Volume).

Stepped Line Properties

Color - Here you can select a color for the line.

Width - Here you can set a line width by entering a number.

Style - Here you can select a line style, e.g. solid or dotted.

Shadow - Here you can set a shadow for emphasizing the line with a 3D effect. Four settings are available.