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# Current Day OHL

The AlgoBox™ Current Day OHL tracks the day's high, low, and opening price. Use it to gauge market direction, volatility, and potential support/resistance levels.

* Open (O): The starting price for the day.
* **High (H):** The highest price today.
* **Low (L):** The lowest price today.

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2Fg3BCsSPcA2S2VqvDuRBK%2FCurrent%20day%20OHL%20GIF%20MAIN%20.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=f212a628-928c-48c7-94d7-971d5c65f833" alt=""><figcaption><p>AlgoBox™ Current Day OHL plots dashed colored lines for easy reference.</p></figcaption></figure>

OHL levels are often magnets for price, but use caution when entering trades near them. They can provide good exit targets.

Below is an example where the AlgoBox™ Current Day OHL indicator has marked today's Open, High, and Low prices.

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2F95hNjGrjlFpRsubV1kPx%2FCurrent%20day%20OHL%20GIF%201.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=a8c31513-d2ca-4801-93d6-9f14dd00f028" alt=""><figcaption><p>The green dashed line indicates the day's high, the yellow line marks the open, and the red line highlights the lowest price of the day.</p></figcaption></figure>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">The gold colored Open line is also known as the Sandy line.</mark>
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## Current Day OHL Settings

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FdT4REmWl7xEOJXyxCleL%2FGitbook%20-%20Current%20day%20OHL.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=48ec5265-a68f-42f1-8478-3b27b987a999" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Current Day OHL offers a variety of customizable settings, allowing you to adjust them according to your preferences. Default AlgoBox™ settings are shown.</p></figcaption></figure>

### 1. Calculations

Allows you to control how frequently the Current Day OHL indicator recalculates. The Calculation sets the frequency of these calculation cycles. Customization allows for greater control over data update rates.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Calc Override:</mark> Default setting is unchecked. Check this setting to customize and utilize Calc Interval.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Calc Interval:</mark> Set your custom desired calculation interval. The smaller the number, the more frequently the indicator will recalculate, which increases processing load on your system's CPU. The default setting of 1000 is in milliseconds, which is equal to 1 second. If you wanted the Current Day OHL to calculate every half second (twice as fast as default 1000ms), then you would enter 500 in this field.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Show High:</mark> You can toggle the High of the Day marker ON or OFF to display it on the chart as needed.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Show Open:</mark> You can toggle the Open of the Day marker ON or OFF to display it on the chart as needed.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Show Low:</mark> You can toggle the Low of the Day marker ON or OFF to display it on the chart as needed.

### 2. Data Series

Displays the current chart instrument, contract date and configurations applied.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Input Series:</mark> This setting determines which chart the indicator is displayed on, linking the indicator to the selected chart data.

### 3. Setup

Allows you to add a label, set the maximum bars to look back, and configure calculations based On Price Change, On Bar Close, or On Each Tick.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Price Change:</mark> Updates the indicator only when there is a change in the instrument's price.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Bar Close:</mark> Updates whenever a new bar closes, recalculating based on the finalized bar data to reflect the latest market conditions and changes in trends. Be mindful of whether you are using AlgoBars or range bars. This is the default setting for this indicator.

<mark style="color:yellow;">On Each Tick:</mark> Updates with every price change or tick in the market, providing real-time adjustments and reflecting the most current data. This setting increases CPU processing load.

### 4. Visual

Allows you to customize button colors, adjust the button placement, and modify the font type and size to suit your preferences. The Visual Settings shown are default settings which usually do not need to be changed unless specified in release notes or instructional video, live stream or on Discord etc. Auto scale is recommended to be unchecked.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Auto Scale:</mark> Automatically adjusts the indicator’s scale to fit within the chart’s price axis, ensuring it’s properly visible without manual adjustments.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Displacement:</mark> Shifts the indicator's plot forward or backward on the time axis. This setting is useful for aligning the indicator with price bars or other chart elements, especially in cases where you want to visualize future or past data relative to the current price.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Display in Data Box:</mark> Determines whether the values are shown in the Data Box, which is an on-screen display that provides detailed information about the current values when you hover over or click on the chart.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Panel:</mark> Specifies which panel or sub-panel the indicator is displayed in on the chart. Indicators can be placed in separate panels above or below the main price chart, allowing for organized and uncluttered visualization of multiple indicators.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Price Markers:</mark> Controls the display of markers or symbols on the price axis associated with the indicator's values. This setting helps highlight specific price levels or events directly on the price chart for better visibility and analysis.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Scale Justification:</mark> Determines where the indicator is positioned on the price scale, such as to the right or left side of the chart.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Visible:</mark> Toggles the overall visibility of the indicator, allowing you to hide or show it on the chart as needed.

### 5. Plots

<mark style="color:yellow;">Current Open:</mark> You can fully customize the appearance of the Open line, choosing between solid or dashed styles and adjusting the color to your preference.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Current High:</mark> You can fully customize the appearance of the High line, choosing between solid or dashed styles and adjusting the color to your preference.

<mark style="color:yellow;">Current Low:</mark> You can fully customize the appearance of the Low line, choosing between solid or dashed styles and adjusting the color to your preference.

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<mark style="color:yellow;">All settings displayed in the settings image are the current default configurations provided by NinjaTrader and/or the AlgoBox™ Pro software, and may change at any time in future software updates without notice.</mark>
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## Video Tutorial: Current OHL

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WATCH: This short video explains the Current Day OHL indicator and how to use it.
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