The main Chart Properties dialog, accessed via the X_TRADER context menu allows you to control your chart, drawing tools, and technical indicators.

1. Definitions

    

   Field	Description
   Definitions	List of continuous contracts available for use within X_STUDY.
   Add	Adds a new continuous contract.
   Delete	Deletes the selected continuous contract.
   Clone	Clones the selected continuous contract.

2. Contracts

    

   Field	Description
   	Click to select the desired contract months.

3. Build chart based on

    

   Field	Description
   1st Front Month	Displays the contract with the shortest time until expiration.
   2nd Front Month	Displays the contract with the second shortest time until expiration.
   3rd Front Month	Displays the contract with the third shortest time until expiration.

4. Roll

    

   Field	Description
   Calendar Days before expiration	Rolls to the next contract before the expiration.
   Calendar Days before start of exp. month	Rolls to the next contract before the start of the expiration month.
   Calendar Days after start of exp. month	Rolls to the next contract after the start of the expiration month.
   Adjust Back Month By Closing Price	Adjusts the back months by the closing price difference.

5. Save Settings

    

   Field	Description
   Save	Saves the continuous contract.
   Close	Closes the continuous contract dialog box.