Footprint PRO User Guide

Display Template

Loads a complete visual preset so the footprint starts with a proven combination of display, histogram, analytics, and style settings.

Start with a preset when you want a fast setup. Move to Custom after that if you want to keep your own combination of settings.

• Hameral Footprint: signature Hameral bid/ask layout with Hameral colors and delta histogram.
• Delta Bid/Ask: classic bid/ask footprint focused on delta with delta heatmap and external delta histogram.
• Balanced: clean bid/ask footprint with delta histogram and a full analytics panel.
• Auction: profile-focused layout with daily summary context and previous-session levels.
• Scalper: compact ladder-style view made for faster reading during quick market moves.
• Delta Focus: delta-first layout with stronger session and delta analytics.
• Volume Focus: volume-centered layout with volume histogram and profile-style analytics.
• Custom: keeps your own manual combination of display, histogram, layout, and style settings.

Imprint Mode

Changes the core reading style of each price row inside the footprint candle.

If you are learning classic order flow, start with Bid/Ask. If you want a cleaner directional read, move to Delta or Profile.

• Bid/Ask: shows separate bid and ask volume at each price level. Best for classic footprint reading.
• Delta: shows the difference between buying and selling volume at each price level.
• Volume: shows total traded volume at each price level without splitting bid and ask.
• Profile: displays each candle like a horizontal profile so high-volume zones stand out faster.
• Ladder: uses a compact bid/ask ladder style that is useful for fast reading and scalping.

Histogram Display

Adds delta, volume, or both histograms either inline inside the footprint or as external lanes beside it.

External modes are usually easier to read. Inline modes save space but work best when the footprint is wide enough.

• None: hides the histogram completely.
• Delta (External): shows the delta histogram beside the footprint candle.
• Volume (External): shows the volume histogram beside the footprint candle.
• Delta + Volume (External): shows both delta and volume histograms beside the footprint candle.
• Delta (Inline): draws the delta histogram inside the footprint candle.
• Delta (Inline) + Volume: shows delta inside the candle and volume beside it.
• Volume (Inline): draws the volume histogram inside the footprint candle.
• Volume (Inline) + Delta: shows volume inside the candle and delta beside it.

Show Volume Numbers

Turns the bid and ask numbers inside each footprint row on or off.

Leave this enabled when you want to read every price level precisely. Turn it off only when you want a cleaner visual view.

Volume Display Format

Chooses how volume text is written inside the row, for example separate bid and ask columns or a more compact combined format.

Use the separate layout when you need precise comparison. Use the compact format when screen space is limited.

Cell Alignment

Controls how the numbers are aligned inside each footprint row.

Alignment changes readability more than logic. Test left, center, or right alignment and keep the version that lets your eyes compare rows fastest.

Show Historical Bars

Turns footprints on or off for completed candles.

When enabled you can review prior order flow. When disabled only the active candle keeps the footprint, which makes the chart lighter and cleaner.

Historical Bars Count

Sets the maximum number of completed candles that can display footprint data.

Increase this when you want more context for study. Reduce it if you want better performance or a less crowded chart.

Show Last Trade Marker

Turns the marker on or off so the most recent traded price is easier to spot.

Keep it enabled when you want fast location of the live traded edge inside the active bar.

Last Trade Marker Color

Lets you choose the color used for the last traded price marker.

Pick a color that stands apart from value area, POC, and imbalance colors so it stays visible instantly.

Color Theme

Applies a predefined palette across the footprint so you can change the full indicator look very quickly.

Choose a theme with stronger contrast if you trade fast, or a softer theme if you spend long sessions reading many rows.

• Available themes: Hameral, Ice, Ember, Monochrome, Darknight, Bookmap, Heatmap Depth, Quant Terminal, Neon Liquidity, Grey / Red, Orange / Grey, Green / Purple.

Font Size

Adjusts the size of the volume numbers inside the footprint rows.

Increase it when the rows feel cramped or you zoom out often. Reduce it only when you need to fit more rows inside narrow candles.

Normal Text Color

Sets the default color for balanced or neutral volume numbers.

Use a softer neutral color when you want imbalances and heatmaps to stand out more clearly.

Imbalance Ratio

Sets how much larger one side must be than the other before a row is treated as an imbalance.

A lower ratio finds more imbalances. A higher ratio is more selective and highlights only stronger pressure. A common starting point is 3.0.

Bid Imbalance Color

Sets the highlight color for bid-side imbalances.

Use a color you immediately associate with aggressive selling so the row meaning is obvious at a glance.

Ask Imbalance Color

Sets the highlight color for ask-side imbalances.

Use a color that clearly contrasts with bid imbalance color so buying pressure is not confused with selling pressure.

Show Delta Heatmap Background

Turns the row background heatmap on or off.

Enable it when you want directional pressure to stand out even before reading the exact numbers.

Level Delta BG Bid Color (Sells)

Sets the background color for negative delta levels where selling dominates.

Choose a color that stays readable behind your text and does not hide imbalance markers.

Level Delta BG Ask Color (Buys)

Sets the background color for positive delta levels where buying dominates.

Use a strong but readable color so the positive side pops without washing out the numbers.

Level Delta Opacity

Controls how strong or transparent the heatmap background appears.

Raise it if the heatmap feels too weak. Lower it if the text becomes harder to read.

Show Value Area

Turns the value area highlight on or off for each bar.

Enable it when you want fast context for where the candle accepted the most business.

Value Area %

Sets how much of the candle volume is included in the value area.

For example, 70% highlights the area where 70% of the bar volume traded. Increase it for a wider accepted range and decrease it for a tighter core.

Value Area Fill

Sets the background color used for the rows inside the value area.

Choose a subtle fill so the area is visible without overpowering the number text.

Value Area Opacity

Controls how strong or transparent the value area background appears.

Use medium opacity if you want context without hiding the row data.

Value Area Line

Sets the guide color for the VAH and VAL reference lines.

Pick a line color that stays visible next to your theme and POC color.

Show POC Outline

Turns the Point of Control highlight on or off inside the footprint.

Keep it enabled when you want the heaviest traded price of each bar to stand out immediately.

POC Color

Sets the color used for the Point of Control outline.

Choose a clear reference color that is not confused with value area or imbalance colors.

Show Naked POC Line

Extends the POC level to the right until price returns and touches it.

Use this when you want unfinished high-volume levels to remain visible as future references.

Footprint Offset Right

Moves the footprint farther to the right side of the candle.

Increase this if the candle body feels too close to the numbers or if you need more room for histograms.

Auto Scale with Zoom

Automatically adjusts the footprint size based on the chart zoom level.

Keep this enabled if you zoom in and out often and want the footprint to stay proportionate.

Scale Factor

Controls the overall footprint size multiplier.

Increase it if the footprint looks too small. Reduce it if the footprint feels oversized relative to the candles.

Hide Footprint on Deep Zoom Out

Hides footprint rows, histograms, and signal overlays when the chart is too compressed to read clearly.

This keeps the chart clean when zoomed far out and avoids unreadable noise.

Minimum Footprint Width

Sets the minimum footprint width so the rows never become too narrow to read.

Raise it when the footprint collapses too much on compressed charts.

Auto Scale Minimum Width

Lets the minimum width react to zoom so the footprint keeps a more natural size while scaling.

Use this when you want smoother behavior across different zoom levels.

Minimum Width Zoom Multiplier

Controls how strongly the minimum width reacts to zoom changes.

Increase it if the footprint still becomes too tight when zoomed out. Lower it if it grows too aggressively.

Footprint Width Multiplier

Adjusts the width of the footprint body independently from the candle size.

Increase it when the footprint needs more breathing room for numbers and inline elements.

Row Height Multiplier

Adjusts the vertical spacing between footprint rows.

Increase it if the rows feel compressed or difficult to read, especially on high-volatility instruments.

Show Candle Delta

Displays the total delta under each candle so you can see the final buying-versus-selling result of the bar.

Enable this if you want quick directional context without opening the full panel.

Show Bid/Ask Totals

Displays the total bid volume and total ask volume above the candle delta label.

This is useful when you want both the final delta and the raw participation of each side.

Delta Offset Below

Sets how far below the candle the candle totals block is drawn.

Increase it if the totals overlap the candle or other chart elements.

Delta Font Size

Controls the font size used for the candle delta display.

Increase it when you want the bar result to stand out faster.

Delta BG Opacity

Controls how solid or transparent the background behind the candle totals appears.

Use more opacity when the chart background is busy. Use less when you want a lighter look.

Delta BG Color

Sets the background color for the candle totals box.

Pick a neutral tone that supports readability without competing with positive and negative delta colors.

Positive Delta Color

Sets the color used when candle delta finishes positive.

Choose a strong buy-side color that is easy to distinguish quickly.

Negative Delta Color

Sets the color used when candle delta finishes negative.

Use a clear sell-side color that stands apart from positive delta immediately.

Neutral Delta Color

Sets the color used when candle delta finishes near zero or neutral.

A softer neutral color works well so only meaningful directional bars dominate your attention.

Histogram Width

Sets the width of each selected histogram lane in pixels.

Increase it when the histogram feels too thin to compare bar-to-bar.

Histogram Offset

Controls the distance between the footprint body and the histogram group.

Raise it when the histogram feels visually crowded against the footprint.

Histogram Thickness

Sets the thickness of each histogram bar.

Increase it for stronger visual emphasis. Reduce it when you want a lighter, more compact lane.

Delta Positive Color

Sets the color for positive delta histogram bars.

Match this to your positive delta palette for consistency.

Delta Negative Color

Sets the color for negative delta histogram bars.

Keep strong contrast between positive and negative bars so directional shifts are obvious.

Show Delta Info Panel

Turns the bottom analytics panel on or off.

Enable it when you want extra delta, volume, and order-flow statistics for each candle. Disable it for a cleaner footprint-only view.

Panel Row Height

Sets the height of each analytics row in the panel.

Increase it if the panel feels cramped or hard to scan quickly.

Panel Font Size

Controls the text size used inside the analytics panel.

Raise it if you keep the panel visible during live trading.

Panel Text Color

Sets the default text color used across the panel.

Choose a readable neutral color that still lets heatmap backgrounds stand out.

Show Cell Separators

Turns the panel separator lines on or off.

Enable them if you want cleaner row separation in larger panels.

Separator Color

Sets the color of the separator lines.

Use a subtle contrast color so the lines organize the panel without overpowering it.

Separator Opacity

Controls how visible the separator lines are.

Lower it for a softer look. Raise it for clearer row division.

Separator Thickness

Controls how thick each separator line appears.

Increase it only if the panel still feels visually crowded.

Show Delta

Shows or hides the Delta row in the panel.

Enable this when you want the core directional result always visible.

Show Volume

Shows or hides the Volume row in the panel.

Useful when total participation matters as much as direction.

Show Max Delta

Shows or hides the Max Delta row.

This helps identify the strongest positive pressure reached during the bar.

Show Min Delta

Shows or hides the Min Delta row.

This helps identify the strongest negative pressure reached during the bar.

Show Delta Change

Shows or hides the Delta Change row.

Useful when you want to track how the bar finished versus how it developed.

Show Session Delta

Shows or hides the Session Delta row.

Keep this visible when you want bar reading tied to the larger session flow.

Show AVAP

Shows or hides AVAP in the panel.

Use it when average activity at price helps your reading.

Show Delta %

Shows or hides delta as a percentage of total volume.

Useful when you want normalized delta, not just raw size.

Show Trades

Shows or hides the trade count row.

Helpful when you want to compare the number of executions, not just their size.

Show Ratio

Shows or hides the ratio row.

Useful when you want a quick pressure comparison between the two sides.

Show Volume/Sec

Shows or hides the volume-per-second row.

This helps spot acceleration and pace changes inside active bars.

Positive BG Color

Sets the panel background color for positive values.

Use a readable positive tone that supports the text.

Negative BG Color

Sets the panel background color for negative values.

Choose a negative tone that contrasts clearly with positive values.

Neutral BG Color

Sets the panel background color for neutral values.

A softer neutral helps zero or balanced readings fade into the background.

Volume BG Color

Sets the panel background color for volume rows.

Use a distinct but calm color so volume context stays readable.

Show Imbalance Zones

Turns persistent support and resistance zones from stacked imbalances on or off.

Enable this if you want strong imbalance areas to remain visible after the footprint bar is complete.

Consecutive Imbalance Levels

Sets how many imbalance levels must appear in a row before a zone is created.

Lower values create more zones. Higher values are stricter and mark only stronger stacked pressure.

Imbalance Zone Volume Filter

Sets the minimum aggressive volume required for each imbalance level to qualify.

Raise this when you want to ignore weaker activity and keep only more meaningful zones.

Detect Imbalance on Native Ticks

Uses native tick data for imbalance detection even when price grouping is enabled.

This gives more precise detection when grouped rows would otherwise smooth the raw imbalance detail.

Show Stacked Imbalances

Turns stacked imbalance highlights on or off inside the footprint.

Enable it when you want the stacked run to stand out before looking at the chart zone.

Stacked Highlight Opacity

Controls how strong or transparent the stacked highlight appears.

Increase it if the stacked run still feels too subtle.

Stacked Bid Color

Sets the color for stacked bid-side highlights, usually tied to stronger selling pressure.

Use a color that matches your sell-side logic.

Stacked Ask Color

Sets the color for stacked ask-side highlights, usually tied to stronger buying pressure.

Use a color that matches your buy-side logic.

Support Zone Color (from Ask)

Sets the color for support zones created by stacked ask imbalances.

Pick a support color that stays clear across your theme.

Resistance Zone Color (from Bid)

Sets the color for resistance zones created by stacked bid imbalances.

Choose a resistance color that is easy to distinguish from support.

Imbalance Zone Opacity

Controls how strong or transparent the zone background appears.

Lower opacity works well when you expect many zones on the chart.

Stop Imbalance Zone on Touch

Stops drawing the zone after price touches it with a candle.

Enable this if you want only untouched zones to remain active.

Show Absorption Zones

Turns absorption zone detection on or off.

Enable it when you want strong passive absorption at highs or lows to remain visible as a future level.

Absorption Consecutive Levels

Sets how many consecutive absorption levels are needed before a zone can be created.

Lower values produce more signals. Higher values demand stronger repeated absorption.

Absorption Percent

Sets how much stronger the aggressive volume must be than the opposite side.

Increase it when you want only clearer absorption imbalances. Lower it when you want more frequent but less selective signals.

Absorption Depth (Ticks)

Confirms the zone only if price moves away from the high or low by the selected number of ticks.

Use a larger value when you want stronger proof that price actually rejected from the level.

Absorption Volume Filter

Sets the minimum aggressive volume required at each level before it can qualify.

Raise it to filter out weaker extremes and keep only more meaningful absorption.

Support Zone Color (from Bid)

Sets the color for support zones created by bid absorption.

Use a stable support color that fits the rest of your chart.

Resistance Zone Color (from Ask)

Sets the color for resistance zones created by ask absorption.

Use a resistance color that does not conflict with imbalance resistance.

Absorption Zone Opacity

Controls how strong or transparent the absorption zone background appears.

Reduce it if you want zones visible but less intrusive.

Enable Telegram Alerts

Sends Telegram notifications when absorption signals are detected.

Enable this when you want mobile or remote notification delivery.

Enable NinjaTrader Alerts

Plays the selected NinjaTrader alert when absorption signals are detected.

Use this when you want local platform sound alerts while actively watching the chart.

Telegram Bot Token

Enter the API token from your Telegram bot so the indicator can send messages through it.

Paste the token exactly as created by BotFather.

Telegram Chat ID

Enter the personal or group chat ID where Telegram alerts should be delivered.

Use the correct chat ID for the final destination or the alerts will not arrive.

Signal Alert Message

Lets you customize the text used in the alert notification.

Keep the message short and information-rich so the alert is readable immediately on desktop and mobile.

• Available placeholders: {INSTRUMENT}, {SIGNAL}, {DIRECTION}, {PRICE}, {EMOJI}.

Alert on Bar Close Only

Sends alerts only after the bar closes and the absorption zone is confirmed.

Enable this for more confirmation. Disable it only if you prefer earlier but less confirmed intrabar alerts.

Enable Price Grouping

Turns custom tick grouping on or off so multiple price levels can be combined into one cleaner row.

Enable grouping when you want a smoother footprint with fewer rows.

Custom Tick Multiplier

Sets how many ticks are grouped into one footprint row.

Increase it for a cleaner aggregated view. Reduce it when you want more raw detail.

Show Summary Profile

Displays an aggregated summary profile on the right side of the chart.

Useful when you want broader context beside the individual footprint bars.

Summary Type

Chooses between Profile and Ladder summary modes.

Profile is better for shape reading. Ladder can feel closer to footprint logic.

Summary Span

Selects the range used by the summary profile, such as visible bars, day, week, or month.

Choose a shorter span for local context and a longer span for broader auction reference.

Summary Width

Controls the width of the right-side summary profile.

Increase it if the summary becomes too compressed to read clearly.

Show Previous Session Levels

Displays previous-session POC, VAH, and VAL as chart references.

Enable this when prior-session acceptance and rejection levels matter in your plan.

Show Zero Values

Shows or hides zero values inside the footprint rows.

When disabled, zero values are left blank for a cleaner view and faster visual scanning.

Total Volume Threshold

Sets the minimum total volume required before a level is highlighted or remains visible.

Raise it to focus only on more meaningful participation.

Total Volume Mode

Controls how values below the threshold are treated.

Depending on the mode, lower-volume rows can stay normal, be hidden, or only appear when they pass the condition.

Bid Threshold

Sets the minimum bid volume required before bid-side values remain visible or highlighted.

Raise it when you want to ignore lighter sell-side prints.

Bid Mode

Controls how bid values below the threshold are treated.

Use the mode that best matches whether you want hidden, normal, or selectively highlighted values.

Ask Threshold

Sets the minimum ask volume required before ask-side values remain visible or highlighted.

Raise it when you want to focus only on stronger buy-side participation.

Ask Mode

Controls how ask values below the threshold are treated.

This helps you decide whether weaker ask values should stay visible or disappear.

Delta Threshold

Sets the minimum absolute delta required before delta values are highlighted or remain visible.

Raise it to focus only on stronger directional imbalance.

Delta Mode

Controls how delta values below the threshold are treated.

Use a stricter mode if you want the footprint to emphasize only stronger directional rows.

Use Trade Size Filter

Turns the trade-size filter on or off so only trades inside the selected size range are counted.

Enable it when you want to isolate a specific participant size, such as larger prints.

Min Trade Size

Sets the smallest trade size included in the filtered totals.

Increase it when you want to ignore smaller executions.

Max Trade Size

Sets the largest trade size included in the filtered totals.

Lower it when you want to exclude oversized prints and study only a defined trade-size band.

Max Price Levels

Sets the maximum number of price levels processed per bar to protect chart performance during large or busy candles.

Lower it if the chart becomes heavy. Raise it only when you need deeper bar coverage.

Website

Opens the main Hameral website where you can learn more about the tools and resources.

Use this for product information, updates, and official references.

Shop

Opens the Hameral shop where you can discover more professional and free NinjaTrader indicators.

Useful when you want related tools or add-ons from the same ecosystem.

Contact Email

Shows the support email you can use if you need help with the indicator or your license.

Use this when the issue needs direct assistance from Hameral.