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        Gann Box is a tool that allows to plot a grid of squares formed by price and time levels. It can be used to set the time and price range on the chart in order to measure and detect a cycle which is expected to repeat. Gann Box is drawn by two points in order to make up a square. 

        To add Gann Box to the chart, click its name or the icongann_boxon the Drawings Panel. Specify an initial point (high/low) on the chart and then drag a pointer to form a square. Specify the second point to fix the square position.

        Note: To cancel drawing, press ESC

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        Actions with the Gann Box

        • To edit the Gann Box, drag it by one of the points.
        • To move the Gann Box, drag it by one of its lines to where you want it on the chart.
        Note: To open the settings window, double-click a line on the chart

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        Color. In the Color section, you can change the color of the Gann Box entirely. The slider at the bottom is intended to set transparency of the color.
        To create a custom color:
        • clickto open the color picker
        • by using the slider at the bottom, adjust the main color
        • on the color picker, set a shade for the main color

        The custom-created colors are added to your palette. To remove a custom color, drag it out of the palette.

        Weight. In the Weight section, you can set the thickness and style of the Gann Box entirely (currently, only dashed style is available).
        Settings. A set of parameters that are described in Gann Box Settings.
        Lock. Locks the drawing position. The figure cannot be moved or edited on the chart.
        Delete. Removes the Gann Box from the chart.
        Note: To delete Gann Box, you can also press the Delete or Backspace button on your keyboard

        Gann Box Settings

        • Coordinates. The coordinates of two diagonal points of the square that you can specify manually by filling out the values for the prices, dates and time.
        • Labels. In the Labels section, you can choose whether to show Fibonacci coefficients for price and time levels or not.
        • Style. In this section, you can set background transparency or turn it on/off. Click to the left of the Background setting to turn it on/off.
        • Price Levels. In this section, you can set a color, style or offset from initial position for every level of the Gann Box. Click to the left of every setting to turn on/off displaying of a level.
        • Time Levels. In this section, you can set a color, style or offset from initial position for every level of the Gann Box. Click to the left of every setting to turn on/off displaying of a level. 

        Click Close to apply the settings.

        Note: At the bottom-left corner of the window, click Restore Defaults to reset the settings
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