Saving a drawing template in TradingView allows you to quickly apply a predefined set of styles and settings to your drawing tools, streamlining your chart analysis. You can save and apply these drawing templates directly through the Templates button on the floating drawing toolbar.
Why Use Drawing Templates?
Drawing templates are invaluable for traders and analysts who frequently use specific configurations for their drawing tools. They offer:
- Consistency: Maintain a uniform look across all your charts and analyses.
- Efficiency: Save time by not having to manually adjust colors, line styles, and other settings for each new drawing.
- Standardization: Apply a standardized approach to your technical analysis.
- Customization: Tailor tools like trendlines, Fibonacci retracements, and text boxes to your exact preferences.
Step-by-Step Guide to Saving a Drawing Template
Saving a drawing template in TradingView is a straightforward process. Follow these steps:
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Apply and Customize a Drawing Tool:
- Select any drawing tool from the left-hand toolbar on your TradingView chart. Examples include
Trend Line,Horizontal Ray,Fibonacci Retracement,Rectangle, orText. - Draw the tool on your chart.
- Double-click on the drawing tool, or click it once and then click the gear icon (Settings) that appears on the floating toolbar, to open its settings window.
- Customize its appearance (e.g., color, line thickness, style), visibility, and specific inputs (for tools like Fibonacci). Make sure to adjust everything exactly as you'd want it in your template.
- Select any drawing tool from the left-hand toolbar on your TradingView chart. Examples include
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Access the Floating Drawing Toolbar:
- Once you have a drawing tool on your chart and it is selected (you'll see selection handles around it), a small floating toolbar will appear near it. This toolbar contains options for styling, copying, locking, and deleting the drawing.
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Click the Templates Button:
- On this floating drawing toolbar, locate the Templates button. It often looks like a small folder icon or a template symbol. Click on this button.
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Save Your Template:
- From the dropdown menu that appears, select "Save Drawing Template As..."
- A dialogue box will prompt you to enter a name for your new template. Choose a descriptive name (e.g., "My Red Trendline," "Fibonacci Golden Ratio," "Support Zone Green").
- Click "Save".
Your customized drawing template is now saved and ready to be applied to any future drawing of that specific tool type.
How to Apply a Saved Drawing Template
Applying a saved template is just as simple:
- Select a Drawing Tool: Choose the drawing tool you want to apply the template to from the left-hand toolbar (e.g.,
Trend Line). - Draw the Tool: Place it on your chart.
- Access the Templates Menu: Select the newly drawn tool, and the floating drawing toolbar will appear. Click the Templates button.
- Choose Your Template: From the list of saved templates, select the name of the template you wish to apply. The drawing will instantly update with your saved styles and settings.
Managing Your Drawing Templates
You can manage your drawing templates through the same Templates menu:
- Default Templates: TradingView also provides some default templates. You can always revert to these if needed.
- Overwriting a Template: If you modify a drawing tool and then save a template using an existing name, you will be asked if you want to overwrite the old template.
- Deleting a Template: To remove an unwanted template, go to the Templates menu, hover over the template name, and a small "X" or delete icon will appear next to it. Click it to delete.
Practical Applications of Drawing Templates
Consider these examples for using templates:
| Drawing Tool | Template Name Example | Customization Ideas |
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| Trend Line | Bullish Trendline | Green, solid, thick line; text label "Support" |
| Bearish Trendline | Red, dashed, thin line; text label "Resistance" | |
| Fibonacci | Golden Ratio Fib | Levels configured for 0.618, 0.786; specific colors for each level |
| Reversal Fib | Levels configured for 0.236, 0.382, 0.5; specific background colors | |
| Rectangle | Demand Zone | Green fill (low opacity), no border; text label "Demand" |
| Supply Zone | Red fill (low opacity), no border; text label "Supply" | |
| Text | Trade Idea | Large font, blue color, background highlight; always set to show on all timeframes |
By utilizing drawing templates effectively, you can enhance your analytical workflow on TradingView, making your charting more efficient and consistent.
