Locked Values

Normally, a quote value is rendered in white. If you change an option quote, the value is rendered in cyan, or light blue. The reason for the color change is to let you know you have changed the value. A changed value is locked. That is, it remains as you have changed it so you can project the performance of an options position. It also means that Aspen Systems ignores new data that, were the value unlocked, would change the value. For example, if the underlying price of the OEX is 421 and you change it to 420, the value is locked. If the OEX moves to 422, the value still shows 420. It will remain at 420 until you unlock it.

See also:

Unlocking a Value