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Date/Time: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:44:12 +0000
DOM Trade Setting without DOM being visible
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| [2026-04-06 23:55:49] |
| user2732 - Posts: 6 |
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Hello, Is there a way to keep the Chart DOM trading functionality active without the DOM actually being visible on the chart? I want to use the smart pointer-based hotkeys (where the software automatically chooses a limit or stop order based on whether my pointer is above or below the current price). I can use these hotkeys perfectly when the DOM is visible, but I want to keep this functionality while maintaining a clean chart. Currently, there doesn't seem to be a native way to execute smart pointer-based orders without the DOM taking up screen space. Is it possible to add this as a standalone feature, or perhaps add a setting that allows DOM trading to be enabled while keeping the visual DOM columns entirely hidden? |
| [2026-04-07 15:02:29] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 45634 |
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If we are understanding your question correctly, then what you want to do is to make sure the option for "Trade >> Chart Trade Mode On" is enabled and the option for "Trade >> Trading Chart DOM On" is disabled. If this does not give you what you want, then we need more information on what exactly you are wanting to do that is not working. For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
| [2026-04-07 15:37:52] |
| user2732 - Posts: 6 |
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As shown in the attached screenshot, when the Chart DOM is ON, I can map just two hotkeys in total (one for Buy, one for Sell) that automatically determine whether to place a Stop or a Limit order based on my pointer's location relative to the current price. When the DOM is disabled (using standard Chart Trade Mode), I lose this 'smart' location based pointer logic and have to use separate, dedicated hotkeys for Buy Limit, Buy Stop, Sell Limit, and Sell Stop. I want to be able to use the exact pointer-based functionality shown just like the screenshot (1 Buy key, 1 Sell key) while having the DOM off. Is there a way to achieve this?" Date Time Of Last Edit: 2026-04-07 15:38:37
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| [2026-04-07 17:11:24] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 45634 |
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There is not a way to do what you are wanting. The options you are referencing are specific to the Buy and Sell columns in the DOM. They do not apply outside of those columns.
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
| [2026-04-08 07:24:22] |
| user2732 - Posts: 6 |
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I understand. Can I make a feature request to have a one-click buy and a one-click sell hotkey for the chart,just like for the Dom? Right now, if I have the Dom on I can go into the settings to extend it to the chart so that I can use this feature on the chart, I just didn't want the dom to be there. So I feel like it might be easy to implement. |
| [2026-04-08 14:08:34] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 45634 |
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We want to point out that there are keyboard shortcuts for the following items: - Buy Limit at Current Pointer Price - Sell Limit at Current Pointer Price - Buy Stop at Current Pointer Price - Sell Stop at Current Pointer Price So you can use the keyboard to place these orders where your pointer is at that time. For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
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