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Is it possible to get x-axis value in event handling?

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Is it possible to get the datetime value(x-axis) in customized event handling, like mouse movement?

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The issue names no source file, test, or entry point. Start by tracing mplfinance's custom event-handling path and how x-axis values are represented; completion would require a supported way to obtain the datetime value during mouse movement, demonstrated by a focused test or example.

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Assessment

Tech stack
matplotlib, python
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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