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# Creating STRAT Indicators

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* &#x20;A new STRAT indicator is created by selecting the grid icon or the + icon. If a STRAT was previously open, this STRAT will be shown.&#x20;
* The Criteria Group Manager is opened by clicking the "open folder" in the Criteria Grid.&#x20;
* A new chart column is added using the + in the Criteria Grid.

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* Chart columns can be deleted or changed by clicking the top column header. The chart can be changed by clicking the second chart header.&#x20;
* The grid check box has three states: Green/Red = normal buy/sell side, Green/Green = buy only, Red/Red sell only. Both right and left-click is used to change the state.


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