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Attaching text labels to lines.

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[2021-11-29 04:55:44] #1 [Go To First Post]
User832670 - Posts: 8
I need to label a line (multiple lines) and have the label stay with the line, on the right of the screen, no matter what. The "type text" command allows the text to scroll horizontally with time movement. and the "stationary text" allows the text to move vertically with the price movement. I need the text locked to the line drawing no matter what. Is this possible? Thanks.


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[2021-11-29 04:58:52] #2 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Yes. Refer to: Chart Drawing Tools: Modify Text 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

[2021-11-29 14:27:58] #3 [Go To First Post]
User832670 - Posts: 8
When I right click on the line I want to label, the "modify text" selection is shaded out. (Non functional, can't click on it.) The lines are extended, so I don't have to redraw them every day, I just move them. Overnight high, overnight low, etc.

[2021-11-29 14:54:47] #4 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Are these Ray lines? 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

[2021-11-29 15:00:14] #5 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
We will add support for text labels for Ray drawings. This will be out in the next release. 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: 2021-11-29 15:00:28

[2021-11-29 15:04:12] #6 [Go To First Post]
User832670 - Posts: 8
No, just using the "line" tool. I can label the line prior to extending it, but when I hit "extend drawing" the label disappears. Extending the line is the only way I can stop it from scrolling with the chart, as the chart advances. In other words, I CAN draw lines with labels, but as time advances, I have to keep manually extending the lines to the right throughout the day. (to keep the labels on the right.)

[2021-11-29 15:13:57] #7 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
We have to add support for this. 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

[2021-11-29 15:22:16] #8 [Go To First Post]
User832670 - Posts: 8
Ok. Thanks. Is there any way I can be notified when this feature is added?

[2021-11-29 18:09:31] #9 [Go To First Post]
John - SC Support - Posts: 30976
We will try to let you know in this thread when it is available. For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2021-12-23 14:57:39] #10 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
It is supported in the current version of Sierra Chart to add a label to a Ray Chart Drawing. However, the label will always be at the first point of the drawing. 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: 2021-12-23 14:57:54

[2021-12-27 18:21:07] #11 [Go To First Post]
User832670 - Posts: 8
Thanks for your help. I cannot upgrade to the latest version because I'm running a 32 bit system. However, I figured it out on my current version 2138. Using the horizontal ray tool, extension to the right, adjust to whatever color/style you want. Then right click the drawing and "modify text." The text label stays in the right margin space (attached to the ray/line) no matter what happens with the chart. Doesn't matter if you scroll, if the chart advances over time, or if you switch to the overnight session. The line and label stays. I have included a screen shot. Date Time Of Last Edit: 2021-12-27 18:22:30


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[2022-04-04 12:26:11] #12 [Go To First Post]
TraderX703 - Posts: 14
When I use Modify text to add text to a line, it is left justified. Where can I alter this so it's on the right side of the line? I looked through the "modify text" for drawings but no mention of left/right justification. Thanks. -James

[2022-04-04 16:33:01] #13 [Go To First Post]
John - SC Support - Posts: 30976
If it is available to be changed, then it will be in the Drawing Properties. For a Line drawing, it is available in the Drawing Properties under the Label tab. For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2022-08-06 03:01:16] #14 [Go To First Post]
Profile Trader - Posts: 167
John, Is it possible in the future to add the functionality of being able too load said text in the line properties box like under labels tab? So you don't have to go to two separate places one for location anchors and date time and then close out and go to modify text to add text? Thanks in advance for the consideration.. Doug

[2024-03-01 13:55:34] #15 [Go To First Post]
aeson - Posts: 3
Has there been any further work on this? Being able to draw a horizontal line with a label at the right edge of the chart is a standard feature in other charting software. Sierra Chart is amazingly customisable, but this simple feature is missing. Would be great to if this could be added. Thanks.

[2024-03-01 13:59:44] #16 [Go To First Post]
aeson - Posts: 3
Just discovered you can achieve this with the Horizontal Lines study. Not as straight forward as drawing but gets the job done!

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