Pan chart by dragging with mouse (without ctrl) both horizontal/vertical

[tradrdude]

This is a Much needed feature, especially for those of us logging into a VPS remotely with a touch device and are simply unable to combo keyboard click.

[Bidder]

If you know how to use autohotkey the following will get the job done

#If WinActive("ahk_exe Ninjatrader.exe")
~LButton::
Sp:=GetKeyState("Space" , "P")
Ctrl:=GetKeyState("Ctrl" , "P")
Alt:=GetKeyState("Alt" , "P")
if !Sp and !Ctrl and !Alt
{
    WinGetActiveTitle, WinTitle
    If InStr(WinTitle, "Chart") > 0
    {
        Send {Ctrl Down}
        KeyWait LButton
        Send {Ctrl Up}
    }
}
return

[Bidder]

A way to drag both vertical and horizontal without making it a two handed operation really should be implemented.

[Marwhitt]

I just asked NinjaTrader about adding this feature to be able to pan the charts WITHOUT having to use the Ctrl key on keyboard (because some of us use a TV as a monitor and our computer is accross the room). Here is their reply:

"A feature would need to see fairly significant demand, though other factors such as ease of implementation may affect this as well. For reference though your request is the only vote/request for this feature, so at this time it does not seem likely to be added/changed."

So, apparently, this forum does not serve as a measure of "interest," or they don't read it. I think I'll stick with Sierra Charts for now, which have this functionality and more. Sometimes one has to assess the cost of "free."

[brucerobinson]

Hello all,
IIRC the requirement for Ctrl was a requirement specifically introduced by NT founder Ray years ago in NT7. It was a move criticised by Users. AFAIK no explanation/justification was given, so a User developed an add-on workaround for NT7.
Same cycle for NT8.
Beats me…..

[sidlercom80]

Hi All, or use my "SidiChartScroll" indicator. After activation, you can move and zoom only with the mouse in all directions.

[removectrlpan]

Who the hell designed this feature? Who is resizing the vertical scale of their chart often enough to make it the default? Someone intentionally decided to prohibit users from moving up and down on a chart when that is exactly what charts do. I can't believe this is one of the most popular trading platforms.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi lukedaps, thanks for posting.

I will add another vote to the feature request and let our development team know of the demand from multiple users.

Best regards,
-ChrisL

[lukedaps]

Hello,

I am a new member and I am writing this message because I got interested in Ninjatrader for day trading. I tried the demo and the lack of free pan by using only left mouse button has disappointed me a lot and is currently holding me back. I am currently using Tradingview which gives great experience from this point of view, I saw this issue has been brought to attention over and over in this forum during last years, but no care was given. Is there any chance to see this implemented in a near future? I just can't believe such a basic and easy to code functionality can't be inserted in such an advanced platform.

[memonolog]

Add my vote Please

[tomtr27]

Dito !! For me to.

Using NT8 for the first time ever this week. To CTRL+ for panning the chart in any direction is an additional step that is frustrating. Please improve the feature where it can simply pan, if the selection for crosshair is Pan.

[awesomizer]

please make this feature

[hurleydood]

It would be nice to pan in any direction without having to press the CTRL key.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hello Erwin,

Thank you for your patience.

Here is the feature tracking ID for the requested feature:

SFT-3581

Please check the release notes upon each release to track added features:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...ease_notes.htm

Please let me know if I can assist further.