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Date/Time: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0000
Post From: Display Delta Like Volume Bars (All Bars Above Zero)
| [2026-02-27 23:22:57] |
| magnakobo - Posts: 7 |
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I believe there is still some misunderstanding regarding my request, so I will clarify it as precisely as possible. First, I do NOT want to modify the internal calculation of the delta (Open, High, Low, Close). I fully understand that: Open = 0 High = highest delta during the bar Low = lowest delta during the bar Close = delta at close I am not asking to artificially convert negative values into positive ones in a way that would distort the OHLC structure of the bar. I want to preserve the real delta values and the true High and Low of each bar. What I am requesting is primarily a visual representation change. I would like the delta to be displayed like a volume histogram. That means: • All bars should be plotted above the zero line, whether the delta is positive or negative. • The sign (positive or negative) should be indicated by color, not by position relative to zero. Specifically: Positive delta → bright green bar Negative delta → white bar The bars must include visible wicks (showing High and Low), so I can see intrabar rejection. The wicks are extremely important. If the delta reaches a strong positive value during the bar but then closes much lower, I need to see that rejection. In the study collection of the delta that you gave me earlier with the ema, there are no visible wicks, so I cannot detect this behavior. Also, all bars are displayed in the same color, which makes it impossible to distinguish positive from negative delta. In its current form, the study is unfortunately not usable for my trading as i already say it in my previous message. In addition, I want to add: A 9-period moving average applied to the delta close. Bars that close ABOVE the moving average should be fully opaque. Bars that close BELOW the moving average should be semi-transparent. This allows me to instantly identify whether the aggression is strong enough (delta above average) at a glance. with the delta representation (where positive bars are above zero and negative bars are below zero), it is impossible for me to properly use a 9-period moving average to identify which bars have a delta greater than their recent average in terms of magnitude. Since the values are split between positive and negative, the moving average fluctuates around zero and does not allow a clear visual comparison of size. I use delta like a volume histogram: I want to compare the size of each delta bar to the average of the last nine bars, regardless of its sign. That is why all bars need to be plotted on the same side (above zero), while keeping their true values internally, so I can visually and immediately identify which deltas are larger than their recent average. Regarding your question about how I want to handle the conversion: my expectation is mainly visual, not mathematical. I do not want to “force” negative values to become positive in a way that would distort the OHLC structure. I would like to keep the real delta data intact, but simply control how it is displayed. Since you have much more expertise with your platform and its internal logic than I do, I am absolutely open to your guidance on the most technically correct way to implement this without distorting the data. I cannot code in your platform’s native language, so I am relying on your experience to help me find the cleanest and most appropriate solution. In my previous message I have attached an image of the delta indicator exactly as I would like it to appear in Sierra Chart. This image comes from another trading platform where I was able to build this setup successfully. It serves purely as a visual reference to clearly illustrate the concept I am trying to reproduce on Sierra Chart. I would really appreciate your help in reproducing the same concept in SIerra Chart Thank you very much for your time and assistance. |