Wall Charts
Overview
Note: This article is for a retired module in Optuma and is no longer officially supported. If you have the Gann tools, or Gann Edition of Optuma and would like access to this module you can submit a request to support@optuma.com
For traders who still like to hand chart, or just want to see the bigger picture of the market, the Optuma Wall Chart feature takes the time-intensive element out of the process.
Numbered boxes representing each page are overlayed onto the chart. These sections indicate page sizing and the number of pages that will be printed if the current settings are used. Other boxes that do not have numbers will indicate non-selected pages. You can left click on a non-selected box to select it, and vice versa.
To enable the Wall Chart mode, open a chart then left-click in a blank area of the chart.
Next, from the Control Panel under Actions select Wall Chart Mode. You can also access the Actions menu by right-clicking on the chart background and selecting the running man icon.
Actions & Properties
Actions
Exit Wall Chart Mode: Selecting this action will remove the Wall Chart overlay returning the chart to normal view.
Print Wall Chart: Once the Wall Chart has been set up as desired, click this action to print the Wall Chart to a PDF file. Please note that Optuma only creates the PDF file, to print the file you will require PDF Reader software such as Adobe Reader. You can acquire a copy of the Adobe Reader software which is free by clicking here.
Properties
Overlap Bars/Points: When printing across multiple pages that need to be joined together, you do not want the chart details printed to the edge. This setting will adjust the amount of space left either side of the chart.
Bars Per Inch: Controls the horizontal measurement on the chart. The selected value will determine how many bars are displayed for every inch, the default value is 8.00. One inch is the equivalent of 25.4mm.
Price Steps per Inch: Controls the vertical measurement on the chart. The selected value will determine how many price steps or intervals are displayed for every inch, the default value is 8.00. One inch is the equivalent of 25.4mm.