Tabs & Layouts
Cluster Terminal supports multi-pane layouts within each workspace. You can view multiple symbols, timeframes, or chart types side by side using tabs and split panes.Tabs
Tabs are separate chart views within a single workspace. Each tab can display a completely independent chart configuration.What Each Tab Contains
Every tab has its own:- Symbol and exchange (e.g., BTCUSDT on Binance Futures or Spot)
- Timeframe (1m, 5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, 1D, 1W, 1M)
- Chart type (Candlestick, Cluster/Footprint, TPO, Heatmap)
- Indicators with individual settings
- Drawing annotations
Creating a Tab
Renaming a Tab
Double-click the tab header to enter edit mode. Type the new name and press Enter to confirm, or Escape to cancel.Reordering Tabs
Drag and drop tab headers to reorder them within the same pane. The tab order is preserved when you switch workspaces or restart the application.Closing a Tab
Click the x icon on the tab header to close it. If the tab is the last one in a pane, the pane itself will be removed.Split Layouts
Split layouts let you divide the workspace area into multiple panes, each containing its own set of tabs.Split Directions
| Layout | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal split | Panes stacked top and bottom | Compare same symbol on two timeframes |
| Vertical split | Panes side by side | Watch correlated symbols simultaneously |
| Grid | 2x2 or custom grid | Multi-symbol dashboard |
Creating a Split
Open the layout menu
Right-click on a tab header or use the layout button in the toolbar to access split options.
Choose split direction
Select Split Right, Split Down, or drag the tab to a drop zone indicator that appears at the edges of existing panes.
Resizing Panes
Drag the divider between panes to resize them. The cursor changes to a resize handle when hovering over the divider.- Horizontal dividers adjust the height of top/bottom panes.
- Vertical dividers adjust the width of left/right panes.
Moving Tabs Between Panes
Drag a tab header from one pane and drop it onto another pane’s tab bar to move it. This is useful for reorganizing your layout without recreating charts.Removing a Pane
Close all tabs in a pane to remove it. The remaining panes automatically resize to fill the available space.Layout Examples
Scalping Setup (2 panes)
A vertical split with:- Left pane: BTCUSDT 1m cluster chart with absorption alpha and stacked imbalances
- Right pane: BTCUSDT DOM (Depth of Market) or order book heatmap
Multi-Timeframe Analysis (3 panes)
A layout with one large pane on the left and two stacked panes on the right:- Left (large): ETHUSDT 5m cluster chart (primary analysis)
- Top right: ETHUSDT 1h candlestick (trend context)
- Bottom right: ETHUSDT 1m for entry timing
Correlation Dashboard (4 panes)
A 2x2 grid showing:- Top left: BTCUSDT 15m
- Top right: ETHUSDT 15m
- Bottom left: SOLUSDT 15m
- Bottom right: BTC Dominance or other macro indicator
Performance Considerations
Each pane runs its own WebGL chart renderer and WebSocket subscriptions. Adding more panes increases memory and CPU usage.| Panes | Typical RAM | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Under 1 GB | All systems |
| 3-4 | 1-2 GB | 8 GB+ RAM |
| 5-6 | 2-3 GB | 16 GB+ RAM |
If you experience lag with many panes open, try reducing the number of indicators per chart or closing panes you are not actively using.
Keyboard Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + T | New tab in current pane |
Ctrl + W | Close current tab |
Ctrl + Tab | Next tab |
Ctrl + Shift + Tab | Previous tab |