Save a Chart Layout as a Template

You can reuse the layout of a favorite chart, including the time period, what to show and how to show parameters, by saving the chart as a template and then reapplying the template to other contracts.

To modify the data behind the chart, click the Refresh Target icon.

To create a chart template

  1. Create a real-time chart with all parameters defined.

  2. On the chart's File menu, select Save Chart Template.

  3. Give the template a descriptive name by replacing "untitled" in the Template File field with a chart name.

  4. If the chart has multiple contracts, check Replaceable next to at least one of the contracts.

  5. Click OK to save the template.

To use a template to create a new chart

  1. On the chart's File menu, select Open Chart Template.

  2. Select the chart template you want to open from the Template File list, or use the Browse button to find the template you want to use.

  3. Enter new contracts by entering the underlying symbol in the Underlying field

  4. Click OK to see the new chart based on your saved template.