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Transparency level for color background indicator not working

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[2017-07-28 11:52:27] #1 [Go To First Post]
PATRICIA - Posts: 10
I am using the indicator color background based on alert and would like to change the opacity of the background color. I notice there is a transparency level fill box where I should be able to change the opacity but it does not change when I change this level. Is this something I can do with the color background indicator or not. Thanks in advance.

[2017-07-28 12:25:33] #2 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
The Background Draw Style does not support transparency. Why do you require transparency for that since it is already drawn in the background? Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2017-07-28 12:33:29] #3 [Go To First Post]
PATRICIA - Posts: 10
I would like it to not appear so bright, using a different color doesn't really make a difference. I want it really to be in the background and not over powering the indicator area I am using the color background indicator on.

[2017-07-28 19:52:38] #4 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
So you are saying it is not in the background? Try changing the Study Display Order: Chart Studies: Study Display Order A very very strong disadvantage of transparency is that it significantly increases CPU usage. You really do not want to use transparency anyway. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Date Time Of Last Edit: 2017-07-28 19:53:08

[2017-07-31 10:01:53] #5 [Go To First Post]
PATRICIA - Posts: 10
Yes it does appear in the background but I would like it to appear more transparent, I am assuming I can't do that with the color background indicator? It has a spot within the subgraph settings to change it but when the number is changed it does not change the transparency.

[2017-07-31 11:22:20] #6 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
I am assuming I can't do that with the color background indicator? The Background Draw Style does not support transparency. We could add one, but it will not be very efficient. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2017-07-31 12:00:50] #7 [Go To First Post]
PATRICIA - Posts: 10
It would be great to have the option because it does distract from the price bars etc when background is full color. Of course whatever you decide.

[2017-07-31 14:24:55] #8 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Yes, we will add this new Draw Style. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2017-08-01 10:27:11] #9 [Go To First Post]
PATRICIA - Posts: 10
Thank you VERY much, it is appreciated!

[2020-11-24 15:42:30] #10 [Go To First Post]
User276793 - Posts: 47
Was this ever added? Using transparency on black background still does not work for me?

[2020-11-24 15:57:38] #11 [Go To First Post]
Ackin - Posts: 1865
try change the Drawstyle to "BACKGROUND TRANSPARENT"

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