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Version 5.13.1

Release date: Oct 29, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed incorrect "Synchronize drawings" behavior when editing drawings on multichart.
  • Fixed incorrect rounding of indicator values.
  • Fixed an issue where the chart moves to the left when the "Align data with session start" setting is enabled for some price types.
  • Fixed an issue where "Unhide all drawings" didn't work properly.
  • Adaptive web on touch screen devices:
    • Fixed the drawing behavior so that the drawing position doesn't accidentally change after finishing drawing and tapping somewhere on the canvas.
    • Fixed the crosshair behavior so that the crosshair is activated by touch and hold, and then remains on the screen when released.
    • Improved the pinch gesture on the time axis.

Version 5.13.0

Release date: Oct 25, 2024

Google analytics events

  • Extended analytics API design to make it availbale in the UI layer of our application.
  • Fixed an issue where custom event parameters weren't accepted by GA.

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with Volume displayed incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue where the chart would move to the left when the "Align data to session start" setting was enabled.
  • Fixed an issue where coordinates were not updated for some drawings when the "Align data with session start" setting was enabled.
  • Fixed an issue where the time displayed in the legend (data box) wasn't aligned with the time of the last candle.
  • Fixed an issue where "Session breaks" and "Extended hours" were not updated on the chart.
  • Make it possible for the user to specify an initialTimezone if no providers have been implemented.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrect calculation of vertical subgraphs default size after adding/deleting indicators.
  • Fixed an issue where drawings would move during animation.
  • Fixed an issue where drawings would move after zooming in/out.
  • Improved the library, so that the watermark behavior can be changed now through API.
  • Obfuscated URLs in the library code.

Client onboarding

  • Refactored mock providers to make them easily readable by 3rd-party developers.
  • Added the possibility to create a "providers" folder in the ZIP file containing the source code of the providers.
  • Made all providers required by default, so clients can perform explicit integration with the data providers of their choice.
  • Fixed Teamcity builds for a new project structure.

Miscellaneous

Updated API documentation:

Version 5.12.2

Release date: Sep 5, 2024

Google analitics events

  • Fixed an issue when the Compare_on event returned incorrect parameters.
  • Fixed an issue when the Multicharts_selected event returned incorrect parameters.

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue where Stop loss or Take profit orders couldn't be deleted after being placing.
  • Fixed an issue where the background was displayed incorrectly when the Extend setting was selected in the Fibonacci channel drawing.

Version 5.12.0

Release date: Aug 19, 2024

Google analitics events

Added new events to the library for Google analytics:

  • First open/visit. Shows the number of new users for the selected period.
  • First_interation. Triggers when the user first interacts with the chart.
  • Followup_interaction. Triggers when the user interacts with the chart.
  • Aggregation_change. Shows the current aggregation period.
  • Chart_type_selection. Shows the selected chart type.
  • Compare_on. Triggers when the user clicks the Compare menu.
  • Instrument_change. Triggers when the user selects an instrument.
  • Multicharts_selected. Triggers when the user clicks on Multichart.
  • Custom_logo. Triggers when the client has added their logo to the chart.
  • Snapshot. Triggers when the user interacts with one of the items in the Snapshot menu.
  • Order_made. Triggers when the user clicks any button related to trading functionality.
  • Timeframe_selected. Triggers when the user clicks on any item in the Timeframe menu.
  • Drawing_add. Shows the name of the drawing.
  • Drawing_favourite. Triggers when the user adds any drawing to the list of favorite drawings.
  • Indicator_add. Shows the name of the selected indicator.
  • Custom_indicator_created. Triggers when the user creates and saves a new indicator.

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue when the chart library crashes when the color is specified in HEX format.
  • Added the pqssibility to replace icons one by one via API.
  • Fixed an issue when the wrong indicator is added to the ADDED INDICATORS field.
  • Fixed an issue when "Restore to Default" doesn't affect the indicator parameters.
  • Allow developers to set default timeline for charts via API.
  • Added API that allows to change the timeframe preset.
  • Fixed an issue with the ratio result error in the console.
  • Fixed an issue when InstrumentSuggest override doesn't trigger the instrument change as intended.
  • Fixed an issue with the Heikin-Ashi chart type.
  • Added "chartReactAPI.destroy" to public API.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrect precision for some drawings and symbols.
  • Fixed an issue when crosshair sync doesn't work properly for different aggregation periods.
  • Fixed an issue when Theme builder doesn't apply colors on the fly.

Miscellaneous

Updated API documentation:

  • Added/improved instructions for replacing event icons.
  • Added X-axis config example.
  • Updated docs with information on how to hide or interact with the drawing tool panel.
  • Added description on how to overwrite default indicator settings/list.
  • Updated CandleDataProvider with fromTime | toTime example.
  • Added crosstool configuration example to DXcharts config page.
  • Extended localization docs.
  • Updated order provider documentation with TP/SL.
  • Added instructions on how to create drawings via API.
  • Updated requestHistoryData description in docs.
  • Added instructions on how to provide different loading states to the chart.
  • Revised timezone page.
  • Updated Vanilla JS env documentation.
  • Added instructions on how to change fonts in canvas and react.
  • Added description of TP/SL interaction.
  • Added method for layout provider implementation.

Version 5.11.1

Release date: Jun 26, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Released DXcharts Lite 2.5.6 bumped to version 5.11.1
  • Fixed an issue where crosshair sync doesn't work properly on Multiple charts.
  • Fixed an issue when "no data available/instrument is not available" for a symbol.
  • Fixed an issue where the price axis can be scaled with the lock scale enabled when max zoom in/zoom out is reached.
  • Fixed an issue with not changing theme colors through API.
  • Now you can add custom SymbolSuggestProvider, NewsDataProvider, and EventsDataProvider to the widget.

Volume by price: Ranged volume profile, Ancored volume profile

  • Fixed an issue where Volume by price doesn't update when the last candle is ticking.
  • Fixed an issue where borders of the Volume by price drawings are displayed incorrectly.

Version 5.11.0

Release date: Jun 19, 2024

Volume by price: Range volume profile, Anchored volume profile

We've added two drawing tools to display the amount of volume on the chart. Both are part of Volume by Price system:

The Volume by price drawings show how much volume there is at a certain range on the chart. They can be used to identify the current and to estimate the future support and resistance levels based on the amount of volume.

Range volume profile

Anchored range profile

Theme Builder

To experiment with custom colors for your charts, we've created a Theme Builder. Here's a playground where you can apply different colors to the chart elements.

Theme builder

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with incorrect display of Market state.
  • Fixed an issue when Drawing mode is deactivated after selecting Multichart layout.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrect volume display in Multichart layout.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrect display of extended hours and session breaks.
  • Fixed an issue when Magnet mode is activated in Multichart layout without selecting it.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrect indicator names on a snapshot.
  • Fixed an issue when countdown label doesn't work properly for some aggregation periods on DXcharts demo.
  • Fixed an issue with wrong order direction when adding Limit/Stop order.
  • Fixed an issue when news are not displayed.
  • Improved Pitchfork drawing tool.
  • Fixed an issue when protection orders plates can be moved outside the main chart.
  • Fixed an issue when a Post label is displayed intstead of Pre label during non-trading hours.
  • Fixed an issue for Firefox and Safari browsers when the logo doesn't appear when sharing a snapshot.

Miscellaneous

Version 5.10.3

Release date: May 17, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with undo/redo in drawing mode.
  • Fixed an error in the miniOmsPositions provider.
  • Fixed an issue when resolveColorForEquivolume helper threw an exception.
  • Fixed an issue with undo/redo in Compare charts for drawings for some instruments.
  • Fixed an issue with sharing a snapshot without a logo.

Miscellaneous

Version 5.10.2

Release date: May 15, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with the TD Sequential indicator. 
  • Fixed an issue with a countdown label on the Price axis after changing an instrument.
  • Fixed an issue when navigation arrows were not displayed in the Drawings sidebar.
  • Fixed incorrectly displayed bars in a range aggregation period.

Version 5.10.1

Release date: Apr 25, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue where navigation arrows were not displayed for expand/collapse sidebar. 
  • Fixed an issue where chart sometimes had incorrect initial viewport.
  • Added the ability for the data provider to update the full history using a callback, similar to the existing one. Example:
requestHistoryData(symbol, ...etc, callback: (data: CandleData[]) => void): void

Note: Host-application code will be able to call this callback to provide brand new data to the chart at any time it is needed

Version 5.10.0

Release date: Apr 23, 2024

Easy way to put your logo on your charts

We've simplified the process of adding a logo to your charts.

Custom logo is displayed on charts

Magnet mode on a Multichart layout

Magnet mode, a feature that turns on/off the ability to snap drawings to the candle elements, now also works on a Multichart layout.

Magnet mode in a multichart layout

New 8-charts layout for Multichart

We've added an additional layout for the Multichart menu. Now, the working area can hold up to 8 different charts without losing the overall performance and stability.

8-charts layout

Trading hours and market state for selected instrument

We've added the possibility to view the current market state (open/closed), the exchange working hours, and the time until the exchange opens for the selected instrument. Hover overto see the details on the exchange work for the current instrument.

The chart shows the loading state during the accumulation of trade data

We've added a loader/load state to the widget and charting library, now the screen flickers when the trade data is still accumulating and loading.

Loading the trade data

Google Analytics for the library and widget

Now, you can use Google Analytics for your purposes in the charting library and the widget.

GA in DXcharts

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Added API method to configure placing of OCO orders from the Order menu.
  • Chart icon scale is now saved correctly in the layout.
  • Fixed an issue where multiple charts were sometimes displayed offset from each other.
  • Corrected export data accuracy for volume on charts.
  • Fixed incorrect order of column names when exporting chart data.
  • Fixed an issue with dragging a baseline in the Baseline chart type for Edge browser.
  • Removed an insecure call used to calculate formatters for time to improve content security policies in Electron.
  • Fixed an issue where switching themes in the advanced widget did not work properly.
  • Fixed widget issues specific to Safari browser.
  • Adjusted the maximum zoom out to prevent the chart diagram from scrolling off-screen.
  • Fixed an issue where changes made in dxScript were not dispalyed in GUI.
  • Updated incorrect package.json version published with releases.
  • Improved effects for default timeframe presets and aggregation behavior on mobile phones.
  • Updated the text for the trial watermark to improve clarity.
  • Fixed "Download chart image" error for smoother operation.
  • Y-axis configuration in the advanced widget now works properly.
  • Added the possibility to hide the main chart area on mobile phones.
  • Y-axis bounds are now properly set after chart initialization with visible === false.

Indicators and drawings

  • Fixed an issue where undo/redo did not work properly when synchronizing drawings across multiple charts.
  • Fixed crashes in charts after adding a drawing and activating multichart mode.
  • Fixed incorrect icon for Fibonacci Circles drawing.
  • Fixed ability to create empty Text/Callout drawings.
  • Fixed an issue with ignoring labels in the price scale settings for new indicators.
  • Fixed an issue when drawings with highlighted labels don't show seconds.
  • "Reset to Default" button now works correctly when changing some drawing settings.
  • Fixed an issue where the opacity of the indicator did not change.
  • Fixed dispaly issues with TD Sequential indicator.
  • Fixed an issue with length parameters of Linear Regression Channel indicator.
  • Fixed incorrect calculation of bounds for indicators.
  • Fixed incorrect icon used for removing indicators.

Miscellanious

Version 5.9.2

Release date: Mar 13, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with incorrect countdown label on a price scale.
  • Fixed an issue where multiple taps were required to select objects on the chart.
  • Fixed an issue with indicators disappearing after changing aggregation periods.
  • Fixed an issue with scrolling speed on touchpad.

Version 5.9.1

Release date: Mar 7, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • The selection of chart objects (e.g. news/events/drawings) now works correctly after multiple taps.
  • Fixed an issue when drawings are not removed from Dynamic objects properly.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrect applying default values on drawings config.
  • Fixed an issue with the colors when changing a layout.
  • Users can now type the ":" symbol into the Text drawing.
  • Exception errors no longer occur in the log after adding drawings for a new layout.
  • Price labels on the Price scale now work for all aggregation periods.
  • Fixed an issue with reseting all changes to default in the Multichart layout.
  • Trading: execution tooltips are now consistently displayed in bubble mode.

Version 5.9.0

Release date: Feb 19, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with not changing the source for Regression Trend drawing.
  • Trading from chart > executions > bubbles mode: fixed an issue with wrong aligned tooltips and line.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrect displaying of the date and time presets.
  • Fixed an issue when "Move scale to the left" doesn't work for indicators and volume.
  • Fixed an error when exporting data to CSV.
  • Fixed an issue with indicators not being displayed in the overlaying mode.
  • Fixed an issue with wrong timezone saved in CSV report.
  • Fixed an issue with incorrectly displayed values in Fibonacci Channel drawing on a percent scale. 
  • Negative values for Fibonacci drawings can now be used in the parameters. 
  • Fixed an issue with disapperaing drawings in multichart layouts.
  • Fixed an issue with dxScript export not working for some scripts.
  • Fixed an issue with wrong order direction when issuing an order.
  • Added the Length input to the Linear Regression Channel indicator.

Version 5.8.3

Release date: Jan 22, 2024

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with not applying layout changes.
  • Fixed an issue with reseting theme colors to defaut when choosing a layout.
  • Fixed an issue with disappearing drawings after selecting synchonization in the Multichart mode.

Version 5.8.0

Release date: Dec 27, 2023

Trading from chart

We have added the Trading from chart feature, which allows you to place orders from the Order menu, Legend or from the shortcut menu by right-clicking on the chart area. For details, see Trading from chart.

Trading from Order menu

Shortcut menu

The settings and some actions are now also duplicated in the shortcut menu, which is available by right-clicking the chart area.

Right-click on the chart

You can perform the following actions from the shortcut menu:

  • Place Market, Limit or Stop orders (for details, see Trading from chart);
  • Turn on/off objects and settings of the chart area:
    • Crosshair;
    • Session breaks;
    • Extended hours;
    • Watermark.
  • Turn on/off grid lines on the chart:
    • Horizontal;
    • Vertical.
  • Switch themes:
    • Dark;
    • Light.
  • Perform actions with drawings:
    • Launch the most recently used drawings;
    • Hide drawings;
    • Clear drawings.
  • Settings - quick access to the rest chart settings.
  • Reset chart - sets the default settings for the entire chart area.

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Resolved an issue with setLayerItems in the chart-react API.
  • Fixed an issue in the chart-react API caused by view-models lazy loading refactoring.
  • Fixed a precision error with executed orders.
  • Updated DXcharts Lite to a newer version to enhance chart performance.
  • Fixed the incorrect initial value on rendering in autoscale.
  • Fixed an issue with disabling auto-scale price axis after left-clicking.
  • Resolved an issue when autoscaling doesn't work if both scale and instrument are changed.
  • Fixed an issue with creation of unnecessary hover data.
  • Fixed an issue with clearing up of studies-related data on the chart.
  • Ensured that the scale is correctly saved into the layout after initial load.
  • Fixed the saving of auto-scale price axis setting in a multichart configuration.
  • Resolved an issue that prevents trading mode from being enabled in a multichart configuration.
  • Plain labels are now correctly displayed with their designated text color.
  • Added ability to add colors via config for drawings.\

Version 5.6.8

Release date: Oct 17, 2023

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Developed an API to modify the appearance of all labels including studies (indicators) and the last label.
  • Fixed an issue when "Restore to Default" doesn't affect parameters in the edit fields for indicators.
  • Restructured the ServiceDataProvider interface to use Callback/Promise.
  • Fixed the order of labels in the Price scale.
  • Redesigned and fixed bugs in Trading from chart functionality.
  • Fixed an issue when Drawing active state point is always on top.
  • Fixed an issue when a pointer can't be moved to the descriptions popover position.
  • Fixed an issue with displaying Line and label Previous day's close price when aggregation period > 23h.
  • Fixed an issue with removing dxScript study form the list after closing the edit popup.

Version 5.5.0

Release date: Aug 8, 2023

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Implemented lazy loading for all chart popups and dropdows.
  • Updated chart production mode for V1, V2, and V3 environments.
  • Refactored chart-core to support multiple scales.
  • Fixed an issue when the settings popup can be dragged outside the window.

Version 5.4.0

Release date: Jun 14, 2023

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with chart lagging when zooming in Firefox.
  • Fixed an issue with a Legend data box for certain chart types.
  • Fixed an issue with aggregation period glitch in the Multichart mode with enabled sync.
  • Fixed an issue with active drawing moves when browser window is resized.

Version 5.3.0

Release date: May 23, 2023

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue in the Multichart mode when an aggregation period and Range synchronization don't work properly.
  • Fixed an issue with the auto-scale feature in the Advanced widget.
  • Fixed an issue with the chart positioning after adding a custom aggregation period or opening multiple charts.
  • Fixed an issue when Doji candles are not displayed when the candle has no price change.
  • Fixed an issue with slow refreshing of studies (indicators).

Version 5.2.1

Release date: May 5, 2023

Bug fixes and improvements

  • Fixed an issue with a wrong position of the Label and lines submenu in Chart settings.
  • Fixed an issue with an incorrect display notification when there is no data available for the instrument.
  • Fixed an issue with accessibility - the anchor is not focused correctly when the popover is closed.
  • Fixed an issue with not invoking the "Reset to Default" item in the Chart settings.
  • Fixed an issue with drawings disappearing when restoring default settings.
  • Fixed an issue with changing transparency in Chart settings.

Version 5.0.0

Release date: Dec 21 2022

Equivolume chart type

A new chart type, Equivolume, has been added. It is similar to a Candle chart but with some key differences. First, the equivolume bars represent the price ranges of an asset (high/low) prices and do not show the open price. However, the close price can be displayed if needed. To turn it on, go to the Settings > General > Show close price.

The second diffirence is the adjustable width of the bars, which corresponds proportionally to the volume traded during the aggregation period. For details see Equivolume.

The plotted equivolume bars are of different widths

Price-based aggregation period - Range

The latest update includes a new feature called Range aggregation. Whil time charts use time-based aggregation periods to plot bars, such as 5 seconds, 1 minute, 2 hours, or 1 day, range charts consider only price movements instead of time unitns. This means that the number of bars on the chart will depend on the volatility of the chosen security. The price-based chart should display each bar with a high/low range that matches the specified range.

You can use the range aggregation only in the Bar chart type. Additionally, custom aggregation allows you to specify the number of ranges: 2 ranges, 7 ranges, or "as-many-as-you-want" ranges.

The Bar chart with the aggregation period set to 2 ranges

Custom aggregation periods

In this release, we have added a flexible tool for creating aggregation presets. This tool allows you to adjust the aggregation period (the time period of 1 bar), specify a date range, and save these as a preset. The preset will then be displayed on the quick access panel at the bottom-left corner of the charts and can be accessed with just one click.

Add up to 15 ready-to-use aggregation presets

Version 4.9.0

Release date: Oct 21, 2022

Drawing groups in Object tree (Layers)

Drawing groups is a feature that allows you to group drawings and operate them as a single set through the Object tree (Layers) box. The Layers box displays all the drawings placed on the chart.

Find the Layers icon on the ToolbarIn the Layers box you can perform the following actions:

  • Create, rename or delete drawing groups.
  • Hide and show drawings / drawing groups on the chart.
  • Lock or unlock drawings / drawing groups from editing on the chart.
  • Move drawing between drawing groups.
  • Change the order of objects in the Layers tree.

Show/Hide all the text in one click!The number of actions and objects in the Layers is going to be extended in the future to cover all chart activity. In the Multichart mode, the Layers box will display a unique set of drawings belonging to the selected chart only.

Chart settings redesign

This change is purely visual. The settings menu style has been updated to enhance its appearance and accommodate the increased number of available settings.

Settings redesign

Tooltips for studies (indicators)

Although some indicators may appear similar, they can differ significantly in their core functionality. When selecting an indicator, it's important to carefully review the descriptions to ensure that you rae choosing the appropriate one. To access the description of a study, simply click on the question mark icon located next to the indicator's name to display the tooltip.

Awesome Oscillator description

Version 4.8.0

Release date: Jun 27, 2022

WaveTrend indicators

We have added two more predefined studies (indicators) for you to use: WaveTrend and its advanced version - WaveTrend with crosses. These oscillators are often used by both day traders and swing traders. WaveTrend is an oscillator based on market wave theory that helps identify overbought and oversold areas. The version with crosses has dots that signal buy and sell opportunities.

WaveTrendWaveTrend with crosses

Regression Trend drawing

Regression Trend is a channel-like drawing based on a trendline. It has upper and lower deviation levels plotted at the same distance from the trendline. The main idea of this drawing is to identify where the price exceeds these deviation levels.

Regression Trend drawing

Tick aggregation

The chart now has the option to display every tick price change through 1 tick aggregation. Custom aggregation periods can also be created with any desired number of ticks, such as a 2 tick chart or 5 tick chart, and so on.

Chart settings: Align stamps to session start

This setting synchronizes the candles on the chart with the market opening time. Once the first data appears, you'll see the volume bars.

Align candles with sessions

Chart settings: Additional price type

Last price type is now available. Select it to display the candles showing the latest market prices for your instrument on the chart. The full list of price types to build the chart with is now the following:

  • Last. The most recent price at which deals were made in the market.
  • Market. The current available price in the market.
  • Bid. The highest price offered for buying available in the market.
  • Ask. The lowest price offered for selling available in the market.

Price type settings

Conference Call event

Events are a useful way to ensure you don't miss a regular call during the trading session. We have added a new type of an event - Conference Call. You can activate it in the Chart Settings to see notification signs of such events at the bottom of the chart. 

Conference Call event

Version 4.6.0

Release date: Apr 19, 2022

Trend chart

We have added a new chart type - Trend. The Trend chart is similar to the Candle chart but with different coloring patterns. The candles are colored bullish or bearish depending on the opet and close values of the current and two adjacent aggregation periods. For details, see Trend chart.

Trend chart

New studies and dxScript improvement

We have added 14 new technical indicators. Now, you can apply even more advanced mathematics to your technical analysis and spot trends as they emerge. Traders who prefer to write their own indicators using our dxScript language, now able to specify the plot type and color direcly in the code when editing an indicator.

The new studies (indicators) in our toolbox are:

  • Advance/Decline. A cumulative indicator that plots the difference between the daily number of advancing and declining units. It can be used to confirm a price trend and alert a trader to the possibility of a trend reversal.
  • Average Directional Index. This indicator is used to measure the strength or weakness of a trend over time. This directional index study is derived from smoothed averages of the difference between +DI (Plus Directional Indicator) and -DI (Minus Directional Indicator).
  • Balance of Power. This study uses the price to measure buying and selling pressure by showing how much the price has changed.
  • Bollinger Bands %B. This indicator is used together with the main Bollinger Bands study and shows where the price is in relation to the bands.
  • Bollinger Bandwidth. This is another companion indicator to Bollinger Bands that shows the distance between the upper and lower bands.
  • Chaikin Money Flow. This indicator, created by Marc Chaikin, shows the distribution and accumulation of an instrument. It works as follows: the closer the close to the high, the more accumulation.
  • Commodity Channel Index. This is the oscillation study that shows the difference between the current price and the historical average price.
  • EMA Cross. This is a variation of the EMA (Exponential Moving Average) indicator that shows the crosses between the 9-day and 26-day EMA.
  • Fibonacci Bollinger Bands. This is a variation of the standard Bollinger Bands where the baseline is a simple moving average and each band is a Fibonacci ratio of the ATR (avwerage true range) from the baseline.
  • Kaufman Moving Average Adaptive. This EMA-based indicator reacts to trends and volatility. When the line moves down, it indicates a downtrend; when the line moves up, it indicates an uptrend.
  • Triple Exponential Average (TRIX). This is an indicator that helps visualize both trend and momentum. When used as an oscillator, it shows potential peaks and troughs; when used as a momentum indicator, it helps filter out irrelevant price spikes.

Average Directional Index and Balance of Power studiesBollinger Band Width studyFibonacci Bollinger Bands study

New Fibonacci drawings

The list of drawings has been increased and now includes the following new items:

  • Fibonacci Projection. A variant of the Fib Retracement drawing tool that allows you to identify swing high and swing low points on the chart.
  • Fibonacci Time Zone. A series of vertical lines at Fib sequence intervals along the time axis. It helps identify potential areas of importance in terms of time, regardless of price.
  • Fibonacci Time Ratio. Another time-based Fib drawing that helps predict potential trend reversals based on elapsed time.
  • Fibonacci Time Extension. A time-based drawing similar to the Fibonacci extension. It highlights the time areas of importance where trends are expected to reverse.
  • Fibonacci Spiral. A trend-based tool that draws a spiral on the chart using Fibonacci ratios. It is useful for predicting support and resistance areas.
Time-based Fibonacci drawings

Candle improvements: Volume coloring

With this update, the volume bars at the bottom of a candle-type chart (candlestick, hollow candlestick, trend, Heikin Ashi) can have the same color as the candles. For all other chart types, the default color pattern (green and red) is used.

Candle improvements: Hide/Show wicks

Now you can hide or show candle whicks on the chart for better visibility. It can be used with all candle-based chart types. To show or hide candle wicks, click Candle Wick in Settings > General Settings.

Candle wick

Indicators templates

Another minor but important improvement in our charts is the indicator templates. Now, you can save a list of frequently used studies (indicators) as a template and add them to a selected layout with a single click. For details, see Indicators templates.

Version 4.5.0

Release date: Mar 21, 2022

Responsive UI

We are introducing a responsive user interface to our mobile screens. Now, all chart functionality available on the web is also available on mobile. Additionally, our charts support all iOS touch events and most Android touch events.

Light teme

A light theme has been added to our charts due to popular demand. This allows all traders to have a clearer view of their candles, bars, and lines against a snowy-white background.

Light theme

Redesigned toolbar

The toolbar, containing chart-related tools and settings, has been updated with a more stylish design and improved functionality. The redesigned toolbar comprises the following clickable icons:

  • Symbol Search tool
  • Aggregation drop-down list
  • Drawings drop-down list
  • Compare Instruments tool
  • Edit Studies window
  • Save Indicator tool
  • Mulctichart Layout button
  • Chart Values Export button
  • Share Chart drop-down list
  • Settings window
Toolbar

Save chart layout button

The Save Chart Layout button is a new addition to the toolbar. It appears when the user modifies the default chart layout. To save the new layout for future use, click this button and type in the new layout name.

Save Chart Layout button

Price scale improvements

The Price scale has some new features now. Typically, the Price scale is displayed on the right side of the chart. However, traders who use right-to-left scripts as their native language may find this view counterintuitive. Now, they can pin the Price scale to the left side of the screen to make their charting experience more comfortable.

The Price scale also can be inverted, which will flip the candles or bars in an inverted scale mode. Additionaly, the Price scale now includes the option to lock the price to bar ratio. If this function is activated, price change will be locked to bar width. To access both new and old Price scale functions, simply right-click on the Y axis.

Price sace

Version 4.4.0

Release date: Feb 25, 2022

Basic drawings

We introduce 15 new additions to our drawing lineup:

  1. Brush. The Brush tool allows users to draw any shape and make annotations on the chart with ease.
  2. Horizontal Ray. The Horizontal Ray tool draws a line that extends horizontally from the starting point indefinitely to the right.
  3. Arrow. An arrow-shaped tool that can be used to highlight features on the chart, such as price movements.
  4. Ray. This tool is similar to Horizontal Ray but it can be extended in any direction.
  5. Curve. A tool for drawing curved lines.
  6. Icon. The Icon tool allows users to place icons from a built-in library onto the chart.
  7. Path. This tool is a chain of arrow-shaped segments that can be used to highlight a sequence of trends or a wave on the chart.
  8. Extended Line. The Extended Line is a tool that can draw a line that extends indefinitely in any direction.
  9. Highlighter. Highlighter is a free-form drawing tool that eanbles you to highlight specific details or areas on the chart.
  10. Info Line. The Info Line tool draws a line that displays the number of bars through which the line spans, the time covered, the distance in pixels, and other relevant information.
  11. Price Label. Price Label is a tool for labeling specific prices on a chart.
  12. Callout. Callout is a text drawing tool that allows users to type inside a callout.
  13. Price Range. This tool displays the price range between two selected prices on the chart vertically.
  14. Date Range. This tool displays the range between two selected dates on the chart horizontally.
  15. Date and Price Range. This tool draws a coordinate grid that combines X axis and Y axis using user-selected date points and price points.
Brush callout

Extended LinePrice date rangePathInfo linePrice label

Drawings sidebar

All drawings are now conveniently located in the left sidebar. The sidebar can be expanded to access individual drawings or collapsed to save space for charts. Additionally, the sidebar includes buttons for managing multiple drawings, such as Magnet Mode, Drawing Mode, Hide All Drawings, and Delete All Drawings.

Magnet mode and Drawing mode

When Magnet mode is enabled, user drawings will snap to the nearest Open, High, Low, or Close price making it easier to visualize trends. In Drawing mode, users can draw multiple instances of the same drawing without having to click the drawing selection button. When these modes are enabled, the respectiev icons in the drawings sidebar are highlighted.

Magnet mode

Drawing mode

Version 4.1.0

Release date: Nov 2, 2021

DXscript

The new addition to our charting package enhances its analytical capabilities. DXscript is a domain-specific language for series processing. It's designed to transform one data series into another and is intended for use by individuals without prior programming experience. As a result, studies written in DXscript tend to be concise and comprehensive. Now, you can add as many studies (indicators) as you want with the parameters you want.

Adding a custom indicator

Four new chart types

We have added four new chart types to provide users with more versatile charts and additional technical analysis capabilities. These time-based charts are essential for technically-minded users to save time and focus on more complex tasks.

A scatterplot is a chart that shows prices as dots scattered across the chart, with no connecting lines. When zooming in, close prices are shown. This chart type is useful for identifying correlations between two or more data points, as well as outliers or data gaps. For details, see Scatterplot.Hollow Candles plot the difference between the close and open of the current bar, as well as nearby candles. For details, see Hollow Candles.
Scatterplot
Hollow Candles
Histograms are useful for displaying the distribution of variables. They allow traders to identify peaks, outliers, and patterns such as skewness or symmetry. For details, see Histogram.The Baseline chart shows price movements in relation to a trader-selected baseline, which can be helpful in analyzing price fluctuations. For details, see Baseline.
Histogram
Baseline

Trade from the chart

You can now buy or sell instruments directly from the chart using our mini order entry feature. This allows you to place Market, Limit, Stop Loss, or Take Profit orders without losing sight of the chart. The system will automatically group your orders if they are close to each other. In addition, you will always know how your future order will affect you because the PL is calculated automatically. To enable the Trade from the chart, select Orders and Positions in the Settings. A plus sign will then appear on the price axis.

Issue multiple order types from the chart

Toolbar improvements

To save space and simplify the user interface in the multichart mode, we have replaced an individual toolbar for each chart with a single toolbar that controls them all at once. Simply click on the chart you want to control to select it. You can also customize the order of the buttons within the toolbar as needed.

Use a single toolbar to control multiple charts

Even more drawings

New drawings have been added. These include Arc and Fibonacci Arcs, Fibonacci Retracements, Fibonacci Channel and Fibonacci Timezones; Gann Fan, Gann Box, Gann Square; Elliot Impulse Wave, and Elliot Correction Wave. 

The drawings allow technical analysis and market trend tracking. See the full list of drawings here.

Version 3.5.0

Release date: Apr 26, 2021

Corporate events on chart

We've added the ability to display important financial events such as earnings, dividends, and splits on the chart. To enable the Events on chart, go to Settings and select Events. The markers with additional information about the event will appear on the time axis below the chart.

View corporate events on chart and track their effect

Price scale improvements

Our price scale has been updated with more information and is now easier to use. You can display labels and lines on your chart or switch to a logarithmic scale by right-clicking on the price axis.

Switch to a logarithmic price scale and display labels

Custom aggregation period

Previously, you could only choose from a set of candle aggregation periods on the chart. Now, you have the option to enter your own custom aggregation period. To do so, click on the arrow next to the aggregation period, select Custom, and type in your desired aggregation period (e.g. 6m). The chart will then display the candles (bars) aggregated for this period. You can also remove any aggregation period from the list including the default ones.

Version 3.0.0

Release date: Dec 15, 2020

Multichart sync studies

DXcharts can now synchronize studies (indicators) across multiple charts. To do this, go to Multichart on the toolbar and select Studies in the Synchronize column. Any study added to a chart will be automatically applied to all charts, and the study settings will be synchronized across charts. If you remove a study from the selected chart, it will also be removed from all other charts in the series.

Synchronize studies on different charts

Compare charts

The Compare charts feature helps traders to analyze and reveal correlations between multiple instruments. It allows you to view price plots for several instruments simultaneously, with each plot showing the price as a percentage of the first candle's close. You can add up to 5 price plots to a chart.

Compare charts to reveal correlation between instruments

Reworked data box

Data Box displays the current open, high, low, and close prices, volume, and study values on your chart. The design has been improved to allow for easy folding and expanding the box. Additionally, values are now automatically shortened to fit in one line for clarity and conciseness.

Redesigned data box to display OHLC, volume, and study values

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