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Questions about P & F

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[2017-01-22 19:06:38]
User15414 - Posts: 20
I am trying to understand the whole point and figure setup in SC.
There is the point and figure study which uses the chart settings>> tick size for defining how big each box is-
in the point and figure study. If in forex tick size is .0001 and box size is 5 that means a 5 pip box.
But then there is the point and figure intraday chart period in chart settings.
When you set graph to this without the P&F study it does not create a P & F chart but alters the chart noticably.
In the intraday chart period box it also has a default number 10-1 presumably this is the box and reversal size.
For a forex chart eurusd I have set tick size to .0001. Point and Figure study to 5 tick size by 3 reversal size.
Then I have set my chart settings>> intraday chart period to Point and Figure with 5-3 in the little white bar.
Is this the right way to setup a Point and Figure chart? I wasn't confused until I read there is a intraday chart period to match
to the p&f study.
[2017-01-22 20:39:17]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
You first need to read the documentation for the Bar Period Type >> Point and Figure Bar here:

Chart Settings: Point and Figure Bar (Intraday Charts)
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[2017-01-22 20:56:11]
User15414 - Posts: 20
I have read that documentation. I am just wondering why I have to enter the box size and reversal size in the Bar Period Type box as well as the study. What if I enter different sizes for the study and Bar Period Type?
[2017-01-22 20:58:26]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
When you are using the Bar Period Type >> Point and Figure Bar, you must not use the study at all. This is not going to make sense.
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[2017-01-22 21:43:37]
User15414 - Posts: 20
I have removed all studies and am only using the bar period type point and figure with graph draw type point and figure and I have a 5-3 in the chart settings but I am getting single box reversals. My tick size in chart settings is .0001 for the eurusd.
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[2017-01-22 22:28:37]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Uncheck Chart >> Chart Settings >>New Bar at Session Start.
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