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FIX: Just updated for Beta 9. You must download this version.
Universal renko bar type. Thanks to the original author.
Ported by Sim22, 2015. Version 1. NT8b6
Allows adjustment of tick, reversal and proxy-open increments.
Can also plot continuously …
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I find the dark charts are usually easier to see.
That is funny because I used black background charts for a long time but i currently use light background charts.
The reason...
It takes less printer ink. LOL
Also it publishes clearer when I publish charts or try to view them later.
So now almost all of my charts are light colors.
I use custom indicators and bar types so this may not be of any value to you but I will post them anyway.
These are two of my most used charts on my desktop for trading.
Rejoice in the Thunderstorms of Life . . .
Knowing it's not about Clouds or Wind. . .
But Learning to Dance in the Rain ! ! !
Also, I found that I couldn't really stand the default NT8 Slate Gray skin, which makes everything a dark gray background, including dialog boxes, menu dropdowns and the NT code editor. I particularly couldn't stand reading/writing code with white text against a dark background, for some reason....
So I switched to the Light skin, and then made the chart backgrounds black, and changed the other elements so I could read them (text on charts couldn't be black, etc.) The change to my eye strain (or at least to my annoyance level ) was immediate.
People may bash Ninja (and maybe even rightfully so at times), but those charts sure are beautiful.
Having spent most of my time for the last years studying data in tables, I look forward to playing around a bit with charts again...
Does anyone know for sure which is better for the eyes? Black or white/light grey charts? Is it merely a matter of preference?
I'm finding reference to some studies when searching around and the consensus seems to be that black text on a white background (like this post I'm writing) is easier for the eyes than white text on a black background.
But, this isn't quite the same situation as say black/white background with the same colored candles...
All my charts have a black background because my monitor has retina-searing brightness and no way to turn it down. I go for what's comfy since I spend so much time in front of the screen.
I don't think there is a definite, objective difference... just try them.
I have found that I like text in black letters on white background, as in a book, but I also prefer charts to be colors on a black background.
All you would have to do is set them up one way and then another, any way you like actually, and save each layout as a template. You can then instantly switch your charts from one to another, or compare side-by-side. See what you like more.
I do find the black chart more restful, but then I can't stand the dark background on a text page. One's a picture, and one's reading, I guess. It seems different, to me. Go figure.
