EntryTime

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Returns a numerical value, indicating the time of initial entry into the specified position. The time is indicated in the 24-hour HHmm format, where 1300 = 1:00 PM.

Usage

EntryTime(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 time that the current position has been entered, to Value1 variable:

Value1=EntryTime;

Value 1 will equal to 1015 for 10:15 AM

Assign a value, indicating the time that the most recently closed position has been entered, to Value1 variable:

Value1=EntryTime(1);

Value 1 will equal to 1545 for 3:45 PM