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| − | Returns a numerical value, indicating the date of initial entry into the specified position. The date is indicated in the YYYMMdd format, where YYY is the number of years since 1900, MM is the month, and dd is the day of the month. | + | Returns a numerical value, indicating the date of initial entry into the specified position. The date is indicated in the ''YYYMMdd'' format, where YYY is the number of years since 1900, MM is the month, and dd is the day of the month. |
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
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::'''2''' - two positions back, etc. | ::'''2''' - two positions back, etc. | ||
| − | If PosBack is not specified, a value for the open position will be returned. | + | If '''PosBack''' is not specified, a value for the open position will be returned. |
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
| − | This function can only be used in signals. | + | * This function can only be used in signals. |
| + | * See the category [[:Category:Date_and_Time_Routines|Date & Time Routines]] for more information on the [[:Category:EasyLanguage|EasyLanguage]] reserved words for working with dates. | ||
| + | * Use [[ExitDate]] to get the exit date for a specified position. | ||
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== Example == | == Example == | ||
Assign a value, indicating the date that the current position has been entered, to Value1 [[variable]]: | Assign a value, indicating the date that the current position has been entered, to Value1 [[variable]]: | ||
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Value 1 will equal to 1081030 for the entry date of October 30th, 2008. | Value 1 will equal to 1081030 for the entry date of October 30th, 2008. | ||
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Assign a value, indicating the date that the most recently closed position has been entered, to Value1 variable: | Assign a value, indicating the date that the most recently closed position has been entered, to Value1 variable: | ||
Revision as of 09:48, 9 February 2012
Returns a numerical value, indicating the date of initial entry into the specified position. The date is indicated in the YYYMMdd format, where YYY is the number of years since 1900, MM is the month, and dd is the day of the month.
Usage
EntryDate(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.
- See the category Date & Time Routines for more information on the EasyLanguage reserved words for working with dates.
- Use ExitDate to get the exit date for a specified position.
Example
Assign a value, indicating the date that the current position has been entered, to Value1 variable:
Value1 = EntryDate;
Value 1 will equal to 1081030 for the entry date of October 30th, 2008.
Assign a value, indicating the date that the most recently closed position has been entered, to Value1 variable:
Value1 = EntryDate(1);
Value 1 will equal to 990402 for the entry date of April 2nd, 1999.
