# Box Levels

Box levels are the main visual feature of AIMS Box.

## Grey Box Zones[​](#grey-box-zones "Direct link to Grey Box Zones")

The grey zone shows the area between the current upper and lower AIMS Box levels.

When price is inside the zone, price is still inside the box. When price breaks and closes beyond a level, the dashboard may show a break or setup state.

![AIMS Box zones displayed as grey rectangles on a MetaTrader chart](/img/aims-box-advanced/aims-box-dashboard-overview.png)

Grey zones show the current and recent AIMS Box structures on the chart.

## Upper And Lower Levels[​](#upper-and-lower-levels "Direct link to Upper And Lower Levels")

The top of the box is the upper level. The bottom of the box is the lower level.

These levels can be used as:

* Breakout references.
* Stop-placement references.
* Structure for reviewing whether price is trapped or moving.
* Trailing references after a position is already open.

## Signal Levels[​](#signal-levels "Direct link to Signal Levels")

If **Show Active Box Signal Levels** or **Signal Levels** is enabled, the indicator can display reference lines for the current candidate setup.

These are information lines. Before acting on them, review the setup, spread, filters, and risk.

## Closed Breaks[​](#closed-breaks "Direct link to Closed Breaks")

A closed break means price has closed beyond the relevant box level.

![AIMS Confluence Indicator dashboard showing a live break state around a box level](/img/aims-box-advanced/aims-box-live-break.png)

Live break states on the AIMS Confluence Indicator dashboard should be reviewed carefully because the candle may still be forming.

When possible, wait for the relevant candle to close before treating a break as confirmed.

## Blocked Boxes[​](#blocked-boxes "Direct link to Blocked Boxes")

The indicator can block a setup when context does not meet the current rules or filters.

Common reasons include:

* The box is too tall.
* Gator context does not agree.
* Purple context does not agree.
* The ATR Box filter rejects the setup.
* AIMS Confluence Indicator dashboard market-state checks are not acceptable, where those checks are available.

![AIMS Confluence Indicator dashboard showing a blocked live break state](/img/aims-box-advanced/aims-box-live-break-blocked.png)

A blocked state on the AIMS Confluence Indicator dashboard tells you the setup failed a check. It is a warning to review before doing anything.

## Best Practice[​](#best-practice "Direct link to Best Practice")

Keep boxes visible while learning. Once you understand the structure, you can adjust visibility and theme settings to make the chart cleaner.