The Map » Creating a Map

Follow these instructions to create a new Map in VisualTrader.

1. To create a new Map, click File » New. The New Map dialog box appears.
   
   New Map Dialog Box
2. If you want to save the Map in a different folder, locate and open the folder.
3. In the File name field, type a name for the Map.
4. Click Save, and you will be presented with a blank Map. Once you have saved your new Map, you can make changes to the group definitions and symbols.

 

 

 

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• The Map
  • Opening Pages
  • Cylinder Characteristics
  • Viewing More Information in to the Map
  • Map Navigation
  • Map Zooming
  • Map Resetting
  • Creating a Map
  • Map Editing
  • Creating New Groups or Symbols
  • Adding Groups or Symbols to a Map

• The List
  • Opportunity List
  • Viewing Opportunities
  • Viewing a Second List
  • Sorting Opportunities
  • Configuring the List
  •     Visual Statistics
  •     Database Statistics
  •     Profile Statistics
  •     Intraday Statistics
  •     TimeFrame Column

• Charts
  • Charting Symbols
  • Charting Groups
  • Charting all the Symbols in a Group
  • Plotting Charts on Multi Monitors
  • Chart Options Chart Tab
  • Changing Chart Colors
  • Plotting Indicators
  • Plotting Trading Systems
  • Displaying Statistics
  • Adding Line Studies
  • Creating a Chart Layout

• Signals
  • Running VisualTrader's Analysis
  • VisualTrader Strategies
  • Performing RealTime Analysis
  • Performing EOD Analysis

• Patterns
  • Viewing Patterns in the Chart
  • Editing Pattern Settings

• Alerts
  • Signal Alerts
  • Signal Alert Options
  • Chart Tool Alerts
  • Fired Alerts
  • Resetting Alerts
  • Managing Alerts

• Trading Tools
  • Entering a Position
  • Closing a Position
  • How Trade Plans Work
  • Activating Trade Plans
  • Trade Plans Templates
  • Position Summary Window
  • Using the Position Summary Window

• Simulation and Playback
  • Running a Simulation
  • Trading in Simulation Mode
  • Simulation Mode Options
  • Activating the Playback Feature
  • Running the Playback
  • Viewing the Momentum Shifts with Playback

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