Add Color To Watchlist Columns In ThinkOrSwim

[jonesjb]

I'm trying to use the DefineGlobalColor function and reference within my "Custom Quotes" column around certain criteria (changing the text and background to highlight a signal. However, I'm unable to use the custom RGB Color I set up, it comes in as white. When I use the standard color, it works. Am I missing something, or is it just not possible to use custom colors in Custom Quotes?

 

[MerryDay]

1. No, the DefineGlobalColor function cannot be utilized in ToS watchlist columns
2, But yes, you can use a custom RGB color in ToS watchlist columns

What to know about adding color to watchlist column scripts:
1. The ToS platform does not provide the ability to color the TEXT in a NUMERIC column; it defaults to black ALWAYS.
*2. You can color the TEXT in an ALPHABETICAL column by creating a label within the column.
3. You can color the BACKGROUND of any column.
*if the spread in the numbers is wide; you will have problems attempting to sort alphabetical columns in a numerical order. It will sort 1 10 and 100 together.

shared watchlist column ALPHA link: http://tos.mx/zJmbaVF Click here for --> Easiest way to load shared links
shared watchlist column NUMERIC link: http://tos.mx/DRFG4xR

Syntax for the Alpha column:

def pctChange = (close-close[1])/close[1];

AddLabel(yes, asPercent(pctChange),
if pctchange>.1 then CreateColor(0,180,180) else  #aquamarine
if pctchange>.05 then CreateColor(0,165,0) else #green
if pctchange<0 then CreateColor(255,100,60) else #redOrange
 CreateColor(160, 120, 25) ); #brown green

AssignBackgroundColor(
if pctchange > 0 then CreateColor(209, 243, 235) else CreateColor(227, 208, 178));

Syntax for the Numeric column:

def pctChange = (close-close[1])/close[1];
plot asPCT = round(pctChange*100,2);

AssignBackgroundColor(
if pctchange>.1 then CreateColor(0,180,180) else  #aquamarine
if pctchange>.05 then CreateColor(0,165,0) else #green
if pctchange<0 then CreateColor(255,100,60) else #redOrange
 CreateColor(160, 120, 25) ); #brown green

@jonesjb

 

[jonesjb]

Thank you for this, it's very helpful.