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Revision as of 14:53, 26 January 2012
Returns a numerical value, indicating the number of bars since the initial entry into the specified position.
Usage
BarsSinceEntry(PosBack)
Where: PosBack - a numerical expression, specifying the position:
0 - open position;
1 - one position back (the last position closed);
2 - two positions back, etc.
If PosBack is not specified, a value for the open position will be returned.
Notes
This function can only be used in signals.
Example
Assign a value, indicating the number of bars since the current position has been entered, to Value1 variable:
Value1=BarsSinceEntry;
Assign a value, indicating the number of bars since the most recently closed position has been entered, to Value1 variable:
Value1=BarsSinceEntry(1);