Step 1: Open your daily downloads
Sign in to Downloads with Premium or Elite access. Check the latest release, its validity dates and included instruments. All published instruments are included by default.
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zones on your chart.
Install the indicator once. Load the complete daily release. Switch between covered symbols with the same package.
For TradingView on a laptop or desktop. The examples show Windows shortcuts; on macOS, use Command in place of Ctrl. Screenshots show an example release and administrator account; your date, coverage and navigation may differ. Click any screenshot to open it full size.
Your daily update in three steps
- Open Downloads, check the latest release and click Copy all daily levels.
- Open the indicator's Settings → Inputs. Replace the entire Zone release data field and click OK.
- Check the release status and your chart's zones. Repeat for each separately configured indicator instance.
You keep the installed script. Each new release updates its data field. Updates and corrections are not fetched automatically.
ONE-TIME SETUP
Install DarkLevels v4
Downloads requires an active Premium or Elite membership. Existing users on an earlier renderer need one source upgrade to v4 before loading a complete watchlist.
Step 2: Copy the indicator source
Click Install / upgrade to v4 in the TradingView panel. In the dialog, click Copy indicator source. Keep Downloads open in another tab.
Step 3: Open Pine Editor
Open your TradingView chart and click the Pine Editor icon on the right toolbar, as shown. Editor placement may differ if you have rearranged your workspace.
Step 4: Create a new indicator
Open the menu beside the script name. Choose Create new → Indicator. If upgrading an existing DarkLevels indicator, open its saved source instead.
Step 5: Paste, save and add to your chart
Click inside Pine Editor. Press Ctrl + A, then Ctrl + V to replace the starter code. Click Save and name it DarkLevels Daily Zones. Click Add to chart, or update the existing chart instance. Keep one v4 instance on the chart.
Step 6: Copy all daily levels
Return to Downloads, close the source dialog and click Copy all daily levels. The copy confirmation reports the instruments and zone count. This package contains the prices for the selected release.
Step 7: Open the indicator settings
Return to TradingView. Hover over DarkLevels in the chart legend and click its settings gear. Expand the indicator legend first if it is collapsed.
Step 8: Paste the complete release
Under Inputs, click inside Zone release data. Press Ctrl + A, then Ctrl + V. Leave Preview outside validity / draft unchecked for normal use. Click OK.
Step 9: Check your chart
Select an instrument listed in the release. Its zones should appear across the chart. With Color zones by current price enabled, zones above price are red, zones below price are green and zones containing price are neutral.
Step 10: Choose your display preferences
Open Inputs again to adjust Zone transparency and colors. Show boundary labels controls the price labels. Show release status (validity / draft) controls the status panel. Hiding either leaves zones and validity checks in place.
Step 11: Switch symbols with the same package
Change to another instrument included in the release. The same indicator and pasted package display its matching zones. You do not need another symbol package.
If your zones are missing
The release expired or is not yet effective
Check the latest published release on Downloads and paste its complete data. Leave preview off for normal use. Preview is for historical or draft inspection; it does not make an old release current.
No published zones for this symbol
Choose a symbol listed under Included on Downloads. If you used a custom selection, choose Include all instruments and copy again. Check the exact symbol and, for futures, the contract and price basis.
Incomplete package or invalid zone count
Confirm you installed v4 using the source dialog. Copy all daily levels again and replace the entire Zone release data field. Release data belongs in Inputs; indicator source belongs in Pine Editor.
I see duplicate zones or too many labels
Keep one DarkLevels instance on the chart. Adjust Zone transparency and Show boundary labels in Inputs. Show release status can be hidden separately without changing zone validity.
My other chart still shows an older release
Each separately configured indicator instance needs its data updated. Changing the symbol within an updated instance uses that same package.
Still need help? Email support@darklevels.com with your chart symbol, release ID and any exact error message.
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Follow the thinkorswim screenshot guide for installation, daily source updates and display settings.