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Number Bars Spacing

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[2018-05-29 19:48:30] #1 [Go To First Post]
User311951 - Posts: 31
Hi there, I am looking to create a 'numbers bars' chart which has the candlestick running through the middle of the bid/ask numbers instead of surrounding the numbers. Unfortunately when I try to do this, the candlestick is too wide and overlaps the numbers (even though I have reduced the width of the candlestick using the graphics options). The only way this will be possible is if there is a way to increase the space between the bid/ask numbers in the numbers bars. I have currently selected the “Two Spaces” option under the “Numbers Separator Character”, but this does not give sufficient space down the middle of the bar. Could you please help me achieve a chart? Thanks, Talai


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[2018-05-30 05:44:52] #2 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
This is not supported. You instead need to use this Input to draw a candlestick around the Numbers Bar: http://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/NumbersBars.php#Input_OpenAndCloseMarkerStyle 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: 2018-05-30 05:47:02

[2018-05-30 08:48:11] #3 [Go To First Post]
binaryduke - Posts: 360
Another way to achieve this on a Numbers Bars chart is by using the Study/Price Overlay Study to overlay the main price graph on the chart. If your candles appear too wide, use Global Settings>Graphics Settings - Global>Other to reduce the candlestick width %. Here they’re at 8% and the numbers bars text is 10 point. Chart Settings chart draw type needs to be set to Candlestick. Screen grab and study collection attached.


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[2018-05-30 11:20:02] #4 [Go To First Post]
User311951 - Posts: 31
Hi, I have done as suggested but the candles still slightly overlap the text. Is there anyway the bid/ask numbers can be separated more than by just 'Two Spaces'? Will changing the font help? Thanks

[2018-05-30 19:31:40] #5 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
We can add a three or four space separator option for bid volume and ask volume in Numbers Bars. 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: 2018-05-30 19:31:59

[2018-05-31 18:16:08] #6 [Go To First Post]
User136422 - Posts: 33
We can add a three or four space separator option for bid volume and ask volume in Numbers Bars. That will be a nice option to have, +1

[2018-06-01 15:51:12] #7 [Go To First Post]
User523480 - Posts: 18
No matter what I do I cannot get the box size smaller to make the numbers fit in around. Even by using the global setting and changing the value of the width, the bar thickness wont change a bit.


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[2018-06-01 17:34:05] #8 [Go To First Post]
binaryduke - Posts: 360
This simply means that your chart is not using the global settings and you can adjust the candlestick width using the chart's own graphics settings: Chart>Graphics Settings - Chart>Other

[2018-06-01 21:18:12] #9 [Go To First Post]
John - SC Support - Posts: 31159
We have gone ahead and added additional numbers separators. So there is now a 3 Spaces and 4 Spaces option for the Bid/Ask separator. This will be in the next release - 1757. Once available, you can update to this release using these instructions: Software Download: Fast Update For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2018-06-02 14:37:24] #10 [Go To First Post]
User523480 - Posts: 18
If my chart is not using the globat settings how can I apply the global settings to the chart?

[2018-06-02 14:43:53] #11 [Go To First Post]
binaryduke - Posts: 360
Read and apply the information in post #8

[2018-06-03 10:57:31] #12 [Go To First Post]
User523480 - Posts: 18
Hi, It worked perfectly with your description and the new update from Sierra. Nevertheless, when I save it as a Study template the overlay study refers always to the first instrument (saved) How can I set it so that I dont have to adapt the overlay every single time I apply it on another instrument? thanks

[2018-06-04 21:02:32] #13 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Are you referring to a Study Collection? And what specific study are you using for the overlay? You should be using this particular study: Overlay - Bar You should be overlaying within the same chart. Not referencing another chart. 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

[2018-06-05 12:24:29] #14 [Go To First Post]
User523480 - Posts: 18
Yes, it is the overlay study you're referring to. Well I set up the study template for 1 instruments and saved it as a study template. If i apply that same template onto another instrument, that the overlay won't load automatically the selected instrument but will have the same reference to the first chart as before.

[2018-06-05 19:57:20] #15 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Okay we understand the behavior. First of all, what was suggested by the user is not something that we would have suggested ourselves. You are going to have this problem. You will need to update the Input for the Overlay study which specifies the chart, to refer to the same chart, every time you apply this Study Collection to a different chart. 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: 2018-06-05 19:58:17

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