Ray

A ray is used to mark the trends in which markets are moving. The difference between a line and a ray is that a ray has two pivot points, and will automatically extend indefinitely to the right.

 

Properties: Double-click on the tool to display its properties.

 

 

 

Add a Ray to a chart

 

  1. From the Chart Tools toolbar, click on the Ray tool.
     

  2. Holding the left-mouse button, click on the chart where you want to start the line, then drag the mouse to where you want to end the line and release the mouse button.
    Result    : The tool is drawn.
     

  3. You may continue to add this tool to the chart by repeating Steps 1-2. To de-select the tool, click on the Selection arrow from the Chart Tools toolbar , or hit the ESC key.

 

Change the position of the ray

 

  1. When the ray is drawn, a "grab bar" is placed where the line starts and ends. To change the position of the ray, click on the object to select it.
     

  2. Position the cursor on the grab bar, and drag it to the desired location by holding down your left-mouse button.
     

  3. Once done, de-select the tool by clicking anywhere on the chart.