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I'm trying to find some code to prevent 2 plots at the same time when using an oscillator and updating tick by tick. - I should be getting only one plot at a given time increment but sometimes I get 2 . See attached .
Any suggestions ? (I'm not a programmer, so simple solutions or code, if possible)

can you post a snippet?

can't tell you much without more information

TJ:
The Osc is the output from a neural net that I'm experimenting with- but the principal should be the same as any other oscillator.
***I think using the noplot command, I could clear out any extra plots but I'm not sure how to code it.

you don't need 3 plots.
probably you are using it for assigning different colors.

you can try this:

var:
upcolor(cyan),
dncolor(red),
neucolor(green);

plot1(NextDay_Close, "ND_Close");

if nextday_close > .500 then setplotcolor(1, upcolor)
else
if nextday_close < .500 then setplotcolor(1, dncolor)
else
setplotcolor(1, neucolor);

plot4(.500,"xvr");

alternatively you can use the noplot:


if nextday_close > .500 then plot1(NextDay_Close, "ND_Close up") else noplot(1);
if nextday_close < .500 then plot2(NextDay_Close, "ND_Close dn") else noplot(2);
if nextday_close = .500 then plot3(NextDay_Close, "ND_Close =") else noplot(3);

TJ: you're reading my mind, I tried that too, the picture that I posted was after trying that. (I forgot to mention it.)

It needs to know to only plot one at a time, in sequence. If I hit "status off" then "status on" it refreshes and erases the bad dot and looks correct for a little while.
If there was a way to detect the 2nd dot and if it was detected, to order a refresh, that might work. I just don't know how to code something like that.

... can't tell you more,
unless you post more charts, with notes,
illustrating different scenario...
and different coding logics.
and in each chart scenario... point out why it was "wrong",
and how it should be "right".

Thanks TJ, I understand. I can't do anything else, until I have fast rt quotes coming in(day session). I may set up a print log tomorrow and track the values and try to figure it out that way.
Another thing I might try is to say (if osc > .5 AND osc < .5 then noplot). That way it shouldn't allow 2 at the same time I hope.

TJ: you're reading my mind, I tried that too, the picture that I posted was after trying that. (I forgot to mention it.) ...

not sure which code you tried?
The first code? (with setplotcolor)
or the second code? (with noplot)

Thanks TJ, I understand. I can't do anything else, until I have fast rt quotes coming in(day session). I may set up a print log tomorrow and track the values and try to figure it out that way.
Another thing I might try is to say (if osc > .5 AND osc < .5 then noplot). That way it shouldn't allow 2 at the same time I hope.

the first code I posted (post#4) with the setplotcolor,
all you needed is only ONE plot.
Therefore there should not be another plot to give you false readings.

Thanks TJ, I tried the second one with noplot, I'll try the setplotcolor one tomorrow- great idea ! That's a nice clean fix.
Steve

TJ: just a quick update- I ran it all day today on 4 charts and never had 2 plots at the same time- Your fix worked !!!
Thanks, Steve

You are welcome...

It's funny, I was aware of the "setplotcolor" function, I just didn't know that it could be applied multiple times, to a single plot.

I also learn something new everyday...