VLines - Time-Based Vertical Lines with Zones
This PineScript indicator creates vertical time lines with customizable zones between them. Perfect for marking trading sessions, key market times, or any time-based analysis.
Key Features:
- 5 configurable time lines
- 3 customizable zones (between lines 1-2, 2-3, and 4-5)
- Each zone features:
- Background shading
- Horizontal lines at high/low points
- Independent color controls
- Adjustable line styles and widths
- Time zone offset adjustment
- Option to show/hide historical lines
Installation Instructions:
1. Open TradingView's Pine Script Editor
2. Create a new script
3. Copy and paste the entire code
4. Add to Chart
Setup Guide:
1. Time Zone Adjustment:
- Find the "Time Zone Offset (Hours)" setting
- Adjust if lines appear at wrong times
- Example: If lines appear 3 hours early, set offset to 3
2. Basic Time Lines (1-3):
- Each line has settings for:
- Hour (0-23)
- Minute (0-59)
- Color
- Show/Hide toggle
3. Session Lines (4-5):
- Special lines typically used for session marking
- Same settings as basic lines
- Default red color to distinguish from other lines
4. Zone Customization:
Three separate zones are available:
- Zone 1-2 (between first and second lines)
- Zone 2-3 (between second and third lines)
- Zone 4-5 (between fourth and fifth lines)
Each zone can be customized with:
- Background color and transparency
- Horizontal line color
- Line style (Solid/Dashed/Dotted)
- Line width
- Individual show/hide toggles for zone and lines
5. Additional Settings:
- "Show Historical Lines" - toggle to show/hide lines on previous days
- Global line style and width settings for vertical lines
Suggested Uses:
1. Mark pre-market, market, and post-market sessions
2. Highlight specific trading windows
3. Track time-based support/resistance levels
4. Monitor price ranges during specific time periods
Tips:
- Start by setting just one zone to get familiar with the controls
- Use different colors for different sessions/time periods
- Adjust transparency to maintain chart visibility
- Use the show/hide toggles to focus on specific times
- The horizontal lines automatically mark the high/low range between time points