How to Customize Your Dashboard Layout and Configure Multi-Timeframe Analytical Charts Directly on the Platform Terminal

Understanding the Dashboard Layout System

The terminal interface on the platform is built for modular flexibility. Each widget-price feed, order book, trade history, or chart-can be dragged, resized, and snapped into a grid. To start, click the “Layout” button in the top toolbar. You will see preset templates like “Trader Pro” or “Scalper View,” but the real power lies in creating a custom workspace. Drag the edge of any panel to resize it; hold the panel header to move it to a new row or column. The grid auto-adjusts, preventing overlap. For a clean setup, remove unused modules via the “X” icon on each panel. Save your layout under a profile name (e.g., “Swing Setup”) so you can switch between configurations instantly.

Advanced users can lock the layout to prevent accidental changes. Use the “Lock” toggle in the Layout menu. This is critical when you have multiple monitors or share the terminal with a team. The system remembers your settings per device, so logging in from a different machine loads the default layout unless you export the profile. Export is done via JSON file in the “Manage Profiles” section. Import works the same way, allowing rapid deployment across accounts.

Configuring Multi-Timeframe Charts

Adding and Arranging Timeframes

Multi-timeframe analysis requires comparing price action across different intervals simultaneously. Open the chart widget and click the “+” icon in the chart tab bar. A new chart tab appears below the existing one. For each tab, select a separate timeframe from the dropdown (e.g., 5-minute, 1-hour, daily). To arrange them vertically or horizontally, right-click the tab bar and choose “Tile Horizontally” or “Tile Vertically.” The platform supports up to 12 simultaneous chart instances without performance lag on standard hardware.

Syncing Indicators and Drawing Tools

To maintain consistency across timeframes, use the “Sync Indicators” feature. When enabled, any indicator added to one chart (e.g., a 50-period moving average) automatically applies to all other open charts in the same pair. Drawing tools like trendlines or Fibonacci retracements can be synced as well. Activate this via the gear icon in the chart toolbar. For manual control, turn off sync and adjust each timeframe independently. This is useful when you want different indicator parameters on higher vs. lower timeframes.

Color-coding each timeframe helps visual separation. Assign a unique background color to each chart tab via the “Theme” settings in the chart properties. The platform also allows linking the crosshair cursor across all charts-when you hover over a specific price level on the 15-minute chart, the same level highlights on the 4-hour chart. This speeds up pattern recognition and support/resistance identification.

Optimizing Performance and Data Feeds

Multi-timeframe setups consume more data bandwidth. To avoid lag, set the terminal to “Aggressive Data Caching” in the performance settings. This preloads historical bars for all active timeframes. If you trade volatile instruments, enable “Tick Data Mode” for the shortest timeframe (e.g., 1-minute) to capture every price change. The platform compresses this data, so memory usage stays low. For users on slower connections, reduce the number of visible bars per chart to 200 instead of the default 1000.

Customize the chart type per timeframe. Use candlesticks for the primary entry timeframe, Heikin-Ashi for trend confirmation on the intermediate timeframe, and line charts for the higher timeframe to reduce noise. This combination filters false signals effectively. All settings are saved per layout profile, so switching from “Day Trading” to “Swing Trading” layouts changes chart types automatically.

FAQ:

Can I save multiple dashboard layouts on the platform?

Yes, you can save unlimited layouts. Each layout stores panel positions, chart configurations, and indicator settings. Switch between them from the Layout menu.

How do I sync indicators across different timeframes?

Open the chart gear icon and enable “Sync Indicators.” Any indicator added to one chart will appear on all open charts for the same trading pair. Drawing tools can also be synced separately.

Does multi-timeframe mode slow down the terminal?

No, if you enable “Aggressive Data Caching” in performance settings. The platform compresses data efficiently, allowing up to 12 charts without significant lag on standard hardware.

Can I export my dashboard to another device?

Yes. Go to Manage Profiles and click “Export.” The file is saved as JSON. Import it on another device after logging into the same account.

Reviews

Alex T.

I set up a 4-screen layout with 1-min, 15-min, 1-hour, and daily charts in under 3 minutes. The sync feature saves me hours of manual work.

Maria K.

Used to run separate windows for different timeframes. Now everything is in one terminal. The layout lock prevents me from messing up my setup mid-trade.

James R.

The color-coding and crosshair linking across timeframes helped me spot a double-top pattern I missed before. Solid platform for serious analysis.