How to scale a histogram to show only interesting range

[cunparis]

If I plot a histogram that has values beween 85-100. Is it possible to have Ninjatrader automatically scale it so I only see 85-100? If it's not clear, 85 should be "almost" at the bottom (where zero would be) and 100 at the top. If a new value with 70 comes in then 70 would be the lowest value and at the bottom and 85 would be a little taller.

This makes it easier to see the subtle variations that occur when values are always in a narrow range.

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

Hello cunparis,

Unfortunately there is not a supported method to allow to specify the scale of your chart.

You might want to use the ConstantLines indicator which will allow you to set the upper/lower bounds of your chart and set this to autoscale = true. You can also set these lines to be 'transparent' so they do not interfere with the plot of your indicator.

There may be some unsupported approaches you can try. In a NinjaScript editor type, "this.ChartControl." to see some unsupported properties to use.

[cunparis]

Hello cunparis,

Unfortunately there is not a supported method to allow to specify the scale of your chart.

You might want to use the ConstantLines indicator which will allow you to set the upper/lower bounds of your chart and set this to autoscale = true. You can also set these lines to be 'transparent' so they do not interfere with the plot of your indicator.

There may be some unsupported approaches you can try. In a NinjaScript editor type, "this.ChartControl." to see some unsupported properties to use.

I don't understand the constant lines. If I have a histogram with values from 85-100, what can I do with a constant line? I want to hide 0-85 of the histogram bars.

I hope that Ninjatrader will consider adding this in the future. Tradestation & MarketDelta both have it and it's very useful. Imagine using a histogram when all values were between 90-91. It'd be impossible to see the difference on the ninjatrader chart. Whereas on MD or TS it'd be very easy as it'd look like a histogram of 0-1.

[koganam]

If I plot a histogram that has values beween 85-100. Is it possible to have Ninjatrader automatically scale it so I only see 85-100? If it's not clear, 85 should be "almost" at the bottom (where zero would be) and 100 at the top. If a new value with 70 comes in then 70 would be the lowest value and at the bottom and 85 would be a little taller.

This makes it easier to see the subtle variations that occur when values are always in a narrow range.

You can switch to a fixed scale, by dragging/ctrl+dragging the scale axis to show only that which you wish to see.

[cunparis]

You can switch to a fixed scale, by dragging/ctrl+dragging the scale axis to show only that which you wish to see.

I think this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[koganam]

I think this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

Now my day is made! I have managed to teach cunparis something.