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SetCustomFitnessValue

928 bytes added, 11:50, 24 February 2012
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Sets a value of the custom criterion that is to be used for optimization.
== Usage ==
<syntaxhighlight>SetCustomFitnessValue (Criterion);</syntaxhighlight>'''
Where: ''<code>(Criterion)</code>'' - an expression specifying a custom criterion value.
== Note ==
* This function can be used only in signals
* To use the custom fitness value:
*# Open genetic algorithm properties window;
*# Set the number of simulations by changing the inputs range;
*# Select the '''Algorithm-Specified Properties''' tab
*# Select the '''Custom Fitness Value''' from the list under the '''Standard Criteria''' section
 
== Example ==
Set the gross profit to be a custom criterion for genetic optimization
 
<syntaxhighlight>SetCustomFitnessValue (grossprofit);</syntaxhighlight>
 
Set the formula to be a custom criterion for genetic optimization
 
<syntaxhighlight>SetCustomFitnessValue (totaltrades / (grossloss + grossprofit));</syntaxhighlight>
[[Category:Strategy Performance]]

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