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Version: 1.0.1

Timeframe & Resolution Settings

Guide to using standard intervals, configuring custom resolutions, and scripting timeframes.

Predefined Timeframes

Description: The charting library supports standard resolution intervals out-of-the-box (e.g., 1s, 5s, 1m, 3m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 2h, 4h, 1D, 1W, 1M).

Practical Uses

Quick switching between scalp, day trading, swing, and macro analysis charts.

How to Draw / Use

Select timeframes from the top toolbar resolution switcher dropdown, or use hotkeys (e.g. type '15' and press Enter).

Custom Interval Creation

Description: Allows users to add personalized resolution timeframes (e.g., 2m, 7m, 12h, 3D, 2W) by typing the multiplier and choosing a unit in the popup.

Practical Uses

Configuring custom bar compressions for specialized quantitative trading strategies.

How to Draw / Use

Click 'Add Custom Interval' at the bottom of the interval selection popup, input the multiplier value and unit, and click Add.