Lock Graph Windows

[gmow]

I have multiple graph windows open (e.g., pie charts and a share price chart). I use an editor window to select data.

The Issue: If I accidentally click a graph window (like a pie chart) that isn't the intended target (the share price chart), a subsequent selection in the editor updates the *wrong* graph. This happens because it's hard to tell which window is currently active.

My Requests:

1.Window Lock: Is there a way to **lock a graph window** (e.g., a pie chart) so it ignores data selections from the editor?
2.Undo Feature: Is there an **undo option** to revert the last unintended update to a graph window?

Please advise on solutions or workarounds.

[Mark]

Hi gmow,

Okay, thanks for the feedback. There is no lock feature like this, so I don't really have any workaround to suggest on this. The only "undo" feature in graphs is when you do a mouse zoom. You can hit the 'u' key on the keyboard to undo a mouse zoom. There is no undo option to revert the investment stack scroll position on a graph window.

[Djobydjoba]

Hi gmow,

Maybe a solution/workaround: you could activate the graph option "Prefer to Open Graphs in New Window" so your current open graph windows won't be altered.

[gmow]

Hi gmow,

Maybe a solution/workaround: you could activate the graph option "Prefer to Open Graphs in New Window" so your current open graph windows won't be altered.

Thanks, I'll give it a try

[gmow]

Hi gmow,

Maybe a solution/workaround: you could activate the graph option "Prefer to Open Graphs in New Window" so your current open graph windows won't be altered.

When using this option anyway to have graph pre-configured
Share Price + MA Overlay

[Djobydjoba]

No... I think FM uses the graph type of the last active graph window or, if no graph window is currently opened, it opens with the Share Price graph type.

[AssetHound]

Two thoughts. It would actually be nice to be able to lock a graph and settings. I have one that shows up on the bottom of my screen -- editor on top -- that I use to track portfolio performance versus indexes. I can't tell you how many times I've hit something and the graph either disappeared or changed settings and overlay investments. Once I had to go to my backup copy and start over.

This one chart is extremely helpful; otherwise, I use a dedicated charting package but is separate software.

Second, to get the chart of my indexes on the same chart as my portfolio, I created a new portfolio called "Indexes." I had to put in 1 share but since it is separate from my real portfolios, the value doesn't get added to summary reports of portfolios. It's entirely possible that I missed something, but I can't seem to add indexes without creating a portfolio for them. Is that correct? Thanks.

[Mark]

Hi AssetHound,

Thanks for the feedback.

All open investments must belong in some sub-portfolio, so it is very normal to create a new sub-portfolio for your indices. It is not necessary to own shares, but it really doesn't hurt either since they are in a separate sub-portfolio, outside your accounts.