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Using the Input() function with an Expert Advisor?
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Trying to create an expert advisor that uses an indicator that mimics the Standard Deviation Channel line study that comes as part of the MetaStock toolbar; have searched and found Jose Silva's 'Linear Regression Trendline and Channels/and Bars' formulas found on MetaStockTools.com (thanks Jose!)and they include an 'input window' for loading parameters and variables, etc.
Understanding that a linear regression trendline will change based on the beginning and end points, the input function ('input()') allows this to be set up accordingly. But can this type of construct be used in building an expert advisor? I envision attaching the expert advisor to a chart, and then modifying the expert with the use of an 'input window' to advise based on the Std Dev Channel I have drawn on the chart?
Please advise - any help will be appreciated!
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dawsmit,
You cannot use the Input() function anywhere in MetaStock except for in indicators. Elsewhere, you need to hard code the variable. For example:
x := Input("Enter a value",1,100,50);
could be coded:
x := 50;
Each time you want to change the value of x, instead of editing the value from an "input window" you just edit the code directly.
Hope this helps.
wabbit [:D]
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Dawsmit, there is a way around the lack of available Input functions within MetaStock's Experts.
I'm unable to post your code solution in this forum due to copyright issues.
Please re-post your MetaStock query at the Traders' Consortium MetaStock forum, and I will personally take a good look at your request and offer a professional solution complete with charts and code setup file.
jose '-)
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