To create a new chart select the File-->New-->Chart... menu from the Control Center window. A "Format Data Series" window will appear.

1. Select the instrument you wish to chart

2. Select your interval settings

3. Optionally select a predefined chart template

3. Select range settings

Once you press "OK", NinjaTrader will load the appropriate  data into a new chart based on your default template.

*NOTE ON HISTORICAL DATA: Historical data is a function of your connectivity provider. Not all connectivity providers support historical data. Please see this matrix to determine if your connectivity provider supports historical data. If your connectivity provider does not support historical data, ensure that the option "Store real-time bar data" is enabled under Tools-->Options-->Data tab. If this option is enabled, NinjaTrader will store real-time bar data on your local PC providing a repository of self managed historical data.