It is possible to view ranges and range charts in MT5 using the mini chart object.
To do this:
- Click on “insert” on the top menu and click on “objects” from the options displayed.
- From the objects, click on “Graphical” to open the lists of graphical objects available.
- From the lists of objects, find and click on “Chart”.
- Once clicked, the cursor changes from the normal arrow to a plus type icon
- Click on a chart and the mini chart will be displayed
- Drag the mini chart to reposition it.
To edit the range options on the mini chart:
- Double click on the mini chart to select it
- Right click on the selected chart to show the options and click on “properties”
- From the parameters tab,
- Find the period option and edit the timeframe as you wish.
- Editing the time frame sets the range of period that will be shown on the mini chart
For example, setting a monthly period will make the mini chart shows the monthly chart.
Note that this will not affect the main chart.
