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Date/Time: Sat, 11 Jan 2025 02:02:46 +0000
[User Discussion] - Histogram or "block" study for Zig Zag "Time Duration"
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| [2016-10-25 04:08:55] |
| User68474 - Posts: 201 |
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With the "Zig-Zag" Settings, it is possible, of course, to display a variety of text displays/labels(e.g. HH,HL,LL,LH Labels; Reversal Price; Length of Zig-Zag Line; Zig-Zag Volume; Time Duration, etc.) In the case of the Zig-Zag Volume, one can further add the "Zig-Zag Cumulative Volume" study in another Chart Region below the Main Region in a useful histogram display to correspond with the "swings". It would be most useful and informative to also see "Time Duration" below, perhaps in a similar "cumulative" display, or perhaps a simple "block" format. Is this possible? Has anyone else ever requested this or maybe created a custom study that is available in Study archives?
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| [2016-10-25 04:19:47] |
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You can certainly modify the study to meet your requirements: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/BuildCustomStudiesDLL.html Otherwise, this is not something we would get involved with. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, *change* to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
| [2016-10-25 06:31:32] |
| Sawtooth - Posts: 4147 |
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You can do this with the Spreadsheet Study study. Attached is an example chartbook and spreadsheet file that creates an histogram, and a screen capture of what it looks like. In cell H2, the user can select the display units in seconds, minutes or hours. |
 ZZ Time Duration.PNG / V - Attached On 2016-10-25 06:26:26 UTC - Size: 83.75 KB - 743 views  ZZ Time Duration.cht - Attached On 2016-10-25 06:27:02 UTC - Size: 38.96 KB - 497 views ZZ Time Duration.scss - Attached On 2016-10-25 06:27:21 UTC - Size: 58 KB - 362 views |
| [2016-10-25 21:30:05] |
| User68474 - Posts: 201 |
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Thanks, "tomglib". I recall you helped me out with another topic in the past. I much appreciate your input/advice once again. Embarrassingly, I don't really know how to take your ".cht" and ".scss" and do anymore with them but to copy and paste to my SC "Data Folder" in "C" Drive. I can open it up as a Chartbook and Spreadsheet, but , unfortunately I am quite lame when it comes to softwear type "gymnastics". I typed/copied what you highlighted in blue on the .scss .PNG into Column H [BTW, it says 8 views, but I only see the one chart and spreadsheet image when I click on/open the .PNG. (More embarrassment!)], but, of course, no histogram appeared to populate Region 2 below the chart. I realize there is more to do than that, but I'm admittedly simply ignorant of what to do! Thanks again from a REAL old timer. |
| [2016-10-26 00:10:39] |
| Sawtooth - Posts: 4147 |
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To use the ZZ Time Duration spreadsheet study on an existing chart: -Put the ZZ Time Duration.scss from post#3 in your Sierra Chart \Data folder. -Put the attached study collection file ZZ Time Duration-.StdyCollct in your Sierra Chart \Data folder. -Focus your chart and go to Analysis >> ZZ Time Duration- and choose No when asked if you want to 'Clear Existing Studies On Chart'. -Go to your existing Zigzag study settings and set 'Additional Outputs For Spreadsheets' to Yes. -Note the ID# of your existing Zigzag study. -On the spreadsheet: Edit the formula in cell K3 to reference the ID# of your existing Zigzag study. (If it's not ID1). |
| ZZ Time Duration-.StdyCollct - Attached On 2016-10-26 00:07:16 UTC - Size: 9.4 KB - 445 views |
| [2016-10-26 04:54:05] |
| User68474 - Posts: 201 |
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Thanks, tomglib. Not able to see anything displayed yet. Can I infer from your statement: "-On the spreadsheet: Edit the formula in cell K3 to reference the ID# of your existing Zigzag study. (If it's not ID1).", that I should at least see cell K3 filled with "ID:1" on the .scss (if my existing Zigzag study is ID:1) ? It (cell K3) is perfectly blank on the spreadsheet.
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| [2016-10-26 05:22:52] |
| Sawtooth - Posts: 4147 |
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On the spreadsheet, go to the upper left corner and use the dropdown to select Sheet1. Then go to cell K3. What is the ID# of your Zigzag study? |
| [2016-10-26 05:38:36] |
| User68474 - Posts: 201 |
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It is already on Sheet 1, and even if I drop down, there are no other choices but Sheet 1. On the chart I'm working with now (which is your "ZZ Time Duration .cht) it is, in fact, ID:1.
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| [2016-10-26 05:47:36] |
| User68474 - Posts: 201 |
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The study name and input values, settings, etc. ARE visible in Region 2, but no scale on right and, of course, no bars/histogram.
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| [2016-10-26 13:11:41] |
| Sawtooth - Posts: 4147 |
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Please contact via email: tom@sawtoothtrade.com |
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