SMA

Modified on Wed, 14 Feb, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Simple Moving Average (SMA) is calculated by summing closing prices for a specific time period (e. g. 15М, 1H, Daily) with further division of the obtained sum by the number of periods.

To add and set up the indicator, open the Indicators settings window.

Indicator's settings

Settings

Name	Description
Period	Specifies the quantity of recent candles to include in the calculations.

Visualization

Name	Description
Colored direction	Decides whether to use distinct colors for ascending and descending elements.
Bullish color	Sets the color for elements with a bullish direction.
Bearish color	Sets the color for elements with a bearish direction.

Approximation alert

Name	Description
Use alerts	Enables or disables the sound notification.
Repeat alert	If the option is enabled, then when the condition is repeated in the same bar, a repeated alert will be generated, otherwise only one alert will be generated during one bar.
Approximation filter	Defines the number of ticks by which the current price must approach the target level to trigger the alert.
Alert File	This parameter allows users to specify the name of a custom audio file for alert sounds. Users can select a WAV file that will be played whenever an alert condition is triggered. The chosen WAV file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\ATAS Platform\Sounds.
Font Color	Sets the color of the text in the alert window.
Background	Sets the background color of the alert window.

Drawing

Name

Description

Panel

Determines the display location of the indicator: it can either integrate within the main chart area or appear on a separate panel below the chart.

Moving average

Visualization settings for calculation results

Properties

Name	Description
Visual type	Specifies the style for displaying data series on a chart. Options: Line - Connects data points with a line Histogram - Shows a vertical column on each bar Hash - Displays a horizontal line on each bar Block - Presents data as a square block on each bar Cross - Places a cross on each bar Square - Uses a 90-degree polyline connecting data points Dots - Depicts data as a circle on each bar Up Arrow - Indicates data points with an upward arrow on each bar Down Arrow - Represents data points with a downward arrow on each bar Only Value On Axis - Shows values only on the axis, without connecting lines or shapes Hide - Hides the data series from the chart
Color	Defines the color used to display the series on the chart.
Text Color	Defines the text color used to display the series on the chart.
Width	Defines the thickness of lines or elements in the chart
Line style	Specifies the dash pattern used for lines in the chart, allowing selection of styles like solid, dotted, dashed, or custom patterns for visual differentiation Options: Solid Dash Dot Dash Dot Dash Dot Dot
Show zero values on axis	Determines if a zero value should be displayed on the price axis.
Show value	Determines whether to display the current value of the data series on the price panel.
Scale	Determines whether scaling is applied to the data series, adjusting its display size and proportions on the chart.
Draw above price	Determines whether the visual elements are drawn above or below the price data on a chart. When enabled, it overlays the indicator's graphics over the price plot.
Ignored by alerts	Specifies whether the value of this data series should be ignored by the alerts set for drawing objects.

Common

Name	Description
Source	Allows the user to select the data source for calculating the indicator. It can be specific candlestick prices like open, close, etc., or another indicator

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