Chart Settings

The chart is the primary module you will interact with. When you first launch the platform, you will see a few charts we have added and configured for you. However, it is important to learn how to use this module and set up your own workspaces, so we recommend reviewing the information below.

To open another chart, click on the "Chart" button in the main menu (1) and then select the instrument for which you want to open a chart in the window that appears (2).

By default, a candlestick chart will open, and you can start customizing it from there. But first, let's go over the key features and options available in this window.

You will immediately have access to:

1. Volume profile (on the left side of the chart).

2. Candlestick chart.

3. Market depth on the right (if quotes are connected).

The chart interface includes several navigation blocks:

• upper left menu (1);

• upper right menu (2);

• settings manager (3);

• lower right menu (4).

Next, we will take a closer look at each of these components.

Settings in the Upper Left Menu

1. Frame settings (including both time-based and custom frames). The default is set to M5, but if you are just starting out, we recommend trying non-time-based charts like range charts, which depend on market volatility and offer a clearer visual representation of current impulses and pullbacks.

1. Lot size selection. Here, you can quickly choose a standard trading volume without needing to calculate risk manually. This feature is great for saving time when opening trades.

1. Preferred chart type:

• Candlesticks

• Transparent candlesticks

• Bars

• Clusters

• Line chart

• Area

1. Drawing objects. ATAS offers a wide variety of tools for adding different objects to your chart. As you become more familiar with the platform and improve your trading skills, you will explore these options. The list of tools is also available on the quick-access panel on the left side of the chart.

1. Magnifier mode. This feature makes it easy to zoom in on a specific part of the candlestick chart in a cluster view (you can also activate it by pressing the "M" key).

1. Indicators. A standout feature of ATAS is its extensive library of over 240 classic and advanced indicators designed to simplify trading and improve efficiency.

Various indicators help to:

• assess market sentiments and trend strength;

• identify entry and exit points;

• reduce risks;

• evaluate the impact of fundamental factors;

• and much more.

You can easily add or customize your indicators in this tab.

1. Crosshair types. ATAS offers three different types of crosshairs for your cursor:

• Pointer – a standard arrow.

• Crosshair – displayed as a crosshair.

• Global Crosshair – a synchronized crosshair that appears on all open charts of the same instrument, regardless of the timeframe.

1. Saved templates and snapshots. This tab enables you to save your customized charts and quickly reload them whenever needed.

You can save your workspace as either a template or a snapshot:

• Templates save the chart’s color settings and applied indicators.

• Snapshots (recommended) save all elements of your workspace, including chart templates, drawing objects, chart type, and timeframe.

You can also export your customized templates as separate files and store them on your hard drive.

Settings in the Upper Right Menu

1. Scale. This is an important feature that influences how easily you can read cluster charts. Many beginners do not fully understand its purpose, so it is better to get familiar with it early on. Scale enables you to "compress" adjacent price levels within clusters, which is particularly helpful for instruments with large price movements relative to the price step.

There are several options available for adjusting the chart scale:

• Auto setting (recommended for beginners) automatically adjusts the price step, grouping several adjacent levels into one, making the candlesticks easier to read.

• Manual input of the number of price levels to group together. This can be useful on range charts, where the "Auto" mode may not always work well. If there are too many candlesticks, they build too quickly or are too long, they will not fit within the chart. Experimenting with the scale can help achieve a more readable view. Scale can also be helpful on higher timeframes (H1 and above), where the "Auto" setting does not compress the clusters enough, making the numerical data hard to read. In this case, simply switch to manual mode and increase the value.

1. Take a screenshot. When you click the icon, a browser page will automatically open with a link to your screenshot. Once you start trading actively, you will see how handy this feature is.

2. Full-screen mode. You can maximize the chart by double-clicking the left mouse button while holding Ctrl.

3. Window grouping. This feature enables you to change the instrument on multiple windows within the same group simultaneously. Color labels are used to create these groups.

4. Chart settings. These are divided into four sections:

• Visual chart settings;

• Cluster settings;

• Trading settings;

• Template and snapshot settings.

1. Topmost. This option keeps your current chart visible above all other windows.

Once you have mastered adding and adjusting charts, we will guide you on how to combine them for more advanced market analysis.