Official Documentation from Sierra Chart

Chartbooks (Workspaces)

A chartbook is simply a workspace to view charts and data. It’s possible to have many open at once and navigate between them, however excessive charts may reduce performance.

Tip: Add a OpenChartbook and CloseChartbook button to the Control bar for faster navigation. How-to is linked HERE

How to Download Someone Else’s Chartbook

1. Usually the chartbook will be in the Downloads folder, with a .CHT file extension
2. Move the provided file(s) to the Data folder of Sierra. (User/SierraChart/Data). A chartbook is in CHT format, but some require a spreadsheet
3. Open Sierra Chart > SC Menu: File > Open Chartbook > “the_file_provided.cht”

The chartbook will open, but in many cases, two things need to be changed to properly see charts and data.

1. Change the timezone to your preferred zone

   • SC Menu: Chart > Chart Settings > Session Times (tab)
   • Adjust as needed

2. Change the symbol.

   1. SC Menu: Chart > Translate symbols to the current service

   or

   b. SC Menu: Chart > Chart Settings > Symbol (tab)

   Tip: If the chart is blank, Title Bar: Edit > Translate Symbols to Current Service

Chartbook Settings

To adjust some chartbook settings such as autosave, simple:

• Title Bar: Global Settings > General Settings > Charts > Chartbooks > Adjust as needed