How to Set a Default Chart Style
Chart style involves chart color settings and price plot style. A default can be set for any new chart opened in TC2000. Here are the steps for setting that default.
1. Click the Tools button in the main program toolbar
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2. Choose System Settings from the drop down menu
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3. Select the Charts tab
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4. Use the Settings boxes to create the default for newly opened charts
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Set the Price plot style
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Set the chart background color with the color palette
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Place a checkmark in the tick box to apply the optional background color gradient. Use the color grid to set the gradient color.
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