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Version: 1.0.1

Line & Area Styles

Guide to line plots, area fills, and baseline delta layouts.

Line Chart

Description: Draws a continuous line series connecting the closing prices of each session.

Practical Uses

Simplifying complex trends by filtering out intraday wicks.

How to Draw / Use

Select 'Line' from the top toolbar chart styles menu.

Line with Markers

Description: Renders a standard close line chart with dot markers highlighting individual session coordinates.

Practical Uses

Easily identifying exact closing coordinates on a simplified line view.

How to Draw / Use

Select 'Line with markers' from the chart styles menu.

Step Line

Description: Connects closing prices using horizontal and vertical step lines rather than straight diagonals.

Practical Uses

Visualizing price levels and supports in a step-by-step layout.

How to Draw / Use

Select 'Step line' from the chart styles menu.

Area Chart

Description: Draws a line chart filled underneath with a semi-transparent color gradient.

Practical Uses

Highlighting macro price levels and cumulative trend movements.

How to Draw / Use

Select 'Area' from the chart styles menu.

HLC Area

Description: Plots an area chart bounded by high, low, and close values with gradient shading.

Practical Uses

Viewing volatility bands and average pricing at a glance.

How to Draw / Use

Select 'HLC area' from the chart styles menu.

Baseline

Description: Divides the chart using a horizontal baseline. Fills green for price above the line, and red for price below.

Practical Uses

Tracking price relative to a custom baseline (e.g. daily open or key pivot).

How to Draw / Use

Select 'Baseline' from the chart styles menu, and drag the baseline handle up or down.