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How to use make_addplot with a new y AND x axis?

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Description

I need to be able to place dots freely on top of a candlestick chart. How can this be achieved?

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The issue names make_addplot and candlestick charts but no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing the requested free x/y dot overlay using the public plotting API; done requires a maintainer-confirmed usage path or a defined implementation scope with regression coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data-visualization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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