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Global Variables is an external .dll file that can be used to pass values between strategies on separate charts and third party applications. | Global Variables is an external .dll file that can be used to pass values between strategies on separate charts and third party applications. | ||
The information is stored in a shared memory space. External processes can access the data in the memory for further operations. | The information is stored in a shared memory space. External processes can access the data in the memory for further operations. | ||
From Multicharts the Global Variables functionality is accessed by PowerLanguage functions. | From Multicharts, the Global Variables functionality is accessed by PowerLanguage functions. | ||
When a customer uses Global Variables it is important to determine the read-write action time because the actions are performed | When a customer uses Global Variables it is important to determine the read-write action time because the actions are performed in the script calculation. | ||
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Additional info on our discussion forum: http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=2483 <br> | Additional info is on our discussion forum: http://www.multicharts.com/discussion/viewtopic.php?t=2483 <br> | ||
And on Big Mike's Trader discussion forum: http://www.bigmiketrading.com/tradestation-multicharts-easylanguage-programming/3502-global-variables-gv-easylanguage-tradestation-multicharts.html | And on Big Mike's Trader discussion forum: http://www.bigmiketrading.com/tradestation-multicharts-easylanguage-programming/3502-global-variables-gv-easylanguage-tradestation-multicharts.html | ||
Global variables can be used in backtesting only in Portfolio Backtester: http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Spread_and_Pair_Trading#Pair_Trading_in_Backtesting | Global variables can be used in backtesting only in Portfolio Backtester: http://www.multicharts.com/trading-software/index.php/Spread_and_Pair_Trading#Pair_Trading_in_Backtesting | ||
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