TC2000 Timeframes | Mastering charts, watchlists, and EasyScan timeframe settings

In this TC2000 tutorial, Evan explains how to use time frames across the TC2000 trading platform effectively. The video explores ways to customize the time frame toolbar, use hotkeys for quick navigation, link charts together for synchronized time frame changes, and utilize time frames in conjunction with stock scans.

This was recorded as a video walkthrough so you can easily follow along and visually see the mouse clicks and location of everything discussed in this tutorial. We included timestamps below if you want to jump around. Please enjoy!

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In this video tutorial

• Customization: The video emphasizes the importance of customizing your TC2000 platform to align with your trading style and preferences. This includes setting preferred time frames on the toolbar and using the “Edit Time Frame Settings” for efficient navigation.
• Efficiency: Speed is crucial in trading, and the tutorial highlights several techniques for quickly navigating between different time frames. These include hotkeys (e.g., pressing “1” for daily, “2” for two-day), the control-scroll combination, and time frame link buttons.
• Multi-Chart Analysis: TC2000 allows traders to analyze multiple charts simultaneously, linked or unlinked. This facilitates comparative analysis between sectors, individual stocks, and industry trends.
• Stock Scanning and Filtering: The tutorial explores using TC2000’s stock scanning tools to find stocks meeting specific criteria. Key takeaways include:
  • Modifying scan time frames directly or via the “Edit Column” option.
  • Understanding the “Mixed” radio button for applying different time frames to individual conditions within a scan.
  • Linking scan results to charts for dynamic updates as you change chart time frames.
• Symbol and Time Frame Linking: The video clarifies the distinction between symbol links and time frame links. Both can be used to synchronize data across charts and watchlists, but serve different purposes. Symbol links ensure all charts display the same stock, while time frame links synchronize the time frame across elements.

Overall: The tutorial offers valuable insights into leveraging TC2000’s time frame tools for more efficient and effective trading analysis. By understanding customization options, navigation shortcuts, and the interplay between charts, scans, and time frames, traders can significantly enhance their platform experience.

Video timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction and background
• 00:48 Time frame toolbar and customizing intervals
• 02:16 Quick navigation shortcuts and hotkeys across timeframes
• 03:31 Linking charts together in timeframe groups
• 06:52 Watchlist column timeframe settings
• 09:25 Mixed timeframe EasyScan condition sets
• 12:10 Timeframe groups: linking across watchlists and charts
• 16:05 Final thoughts and learning more

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Have a great day and good luck trading!