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There are three types of inputs: Numeric, True/False, and String. Indicators can easily be modified by changing the input Values.
One of the main advantages of using the inputs is that basic adjustments to the indicator logic can be made be by simply changing the input values, without the need to edit the indicator code.
Most, but not all, indicators use input values.
# Open the '''Properties''' window by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Properties''' http[[File://wwwPL_Properties.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/13_Properties.gif png]] icon on the toolbar; or:
#* Right-click within the script display window and then click '''Properties'''; or:
#* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Properties'''.
# Open the '''Properties''' window by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Properties''' http[[File://wwwPL_Properties.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/13_Properties.gif png]] icon on the toolbar; or:
#* Right-click within the script display window and then click '''Properties'''; or:
#* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Properties'''.
# Open the '''Properties''' window by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Properties''' http[[File://wwwPL_Properties.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/13_Properties.gif png]] icon on the toolbar; or:
#* Right-click within the script display window and then click '''Properties'''; or:
#* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Properties'''.
The number of bars is called '''Maximum number of bars a study will reference''', or '''Maximum Bars Back'''.
Either automatic Max Bars Back value detection (for Indicators only) or a set Max Bars Back value can be specified as the default.
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# Open the '''Properties''' window by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Properties''' http[[File://wwwPL_Properties.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/13_Properties.gif png]] icon on the toolbar; or:
#* Right-click within the script display window and then click '''Properties'''; or:
#* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Properties'''.
# In the '''Max number of bars study will reference''' section, click '''Auto-detect'''.
# Select the '''Use as Default''' check box, and click '''OK'''.
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note:''' Automatic Max Bars Back Detection is only possible for Indicators and it is impossible to set it for Signals.</div>
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# Open the '''Properties''' window by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Properties''' http[[File://wwwPL_Properties.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/13_Properties.gif png]] icon on the toolbar; or:
#* Right-click within the script display window and then click '''Properties'''; or:
#* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Properties'''.
# In the '''Max number of bars study will reference''' section, click '''User specified''', and enter the default Max Bars Back value in to the box.
# Select the '''Use as Default''' check box, and click '''OK'''.
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note:''' Maximum Bars Back value for Signals should be set in [[Strategy Properties#Setting Maximum Bars Back|'''the Strategy Properties window''']].</div>
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== Setting Default Indicator Price Scale (Axis) Type ==
# Open the '''Properties''' window by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Properties''' http[[File://wwwPL_Properties.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/13_Properties.gif png]] icon on the toolbar; or:
#* Right-click within the script display window and then click '''Properties'''; or:
#* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Properties'''.
# Open the '''Properties''' window by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Properties''' http[[File://wwwPL_Properties.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/13_Properties.gif png]] icon on the toolbar; or:
#* Right-click within the script display window and then click '''Properties'''; or:
#* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Properties'''.
# Open the '''Properties''' window by one of the following methods:
#* Click the '''Properties''' http[[File://wwwPL_Properties.multicharts.com/img/wiki/toolbar/PLE/13_Properties.gif png]] icon on the toolbar; or:
#* Right-click within the script display window and then click '''Properties'''; or:
#* Select '''File''' in the main menu and click '''Properties'''.