Plotting Too Much Data
- Sometimes, without realizing it, users plot so much data that it becomes impossible to see the detailed shapes of candles or ohlc-bars.
- In such a case, it is easy to think that you have a line plot instead of candles, as shown below:
- How many is "Too Many" depends on the size of your plot, and the resolution of your monitor (or printer).
- The Above image shows 500 candles.
- Below is the exact same 500 candle plot made full screen on a 27 inch monitor with basic HD (1920 x 1080) resolution.
- Notice that now at full screen, you can somewhat make out the appearance of candles:
