Hi guys, New to EL here so likely I am overlooking something simple.

I am trying to code a strategy that requires an indicator to cross a threshold line, then wait, and then take the exit as it crosses the threshold again. However, something is wrong with compiling - in Condition_4 formula, it assumes CurrentBar needs to end the argument - asks for ')' there, in another version it similarly it asks for semicolon.

Please let me know what am I missing. I used a similar example from TS help files, with the same problem.

Thank you.

 

Code

Condition_2 = ( IndicatorValue > ThresholdHigh ); if Condition_2 then begin Condition_3 = true ; // record that condition 2 happened, keeps ther record even after conditon 2 becomes false value_1 = CurrentBar ; // record at which bar condition 2 happened end ; Condition_4 = ( CurrentBar – value_1 ) > 2 ; // wait 2 bars or more after condition 2 (used to start looking for exit condition)

FollowTheMoney 

Hi guys, New to EL here so likely I am overlooking something simple. I am trying to code a strategy that requires an indicator to cross a threshold line, then wait, and then take the exit as it crosses the threshold again. However, something is wrong with compiling - in Condition_4 formula, it assumes CurrentBar needs to end the argument - asks for ')' there, in another version it similarly it asks for semicolon. Please let me know what am I missing. I used a similar example from TS help files, with the same problem. Thank you.   Code Condition_2 = ( IndicatorValue > ThresholdHigh ); if Condition_2 then begin Condition_3 = true ; // record that condition 2 happened, keeps ther record even after conditon 2 becomes false value_1 = CurrentBar ; // record at which bar condition 2 happened end ; Condition_4 = ( CurrentBar – value_1 ) > 2 ; // wait 2 bars or more after condition 2 (used to start looking for exit condition)

Try retyping the Condition_4 line from scratch. I think you might have an invalid character (like a tab character) in the code before the equal sign.

I retyped that line, and it verifies fine.

kevinkdog 

Try retyping the Condition_4 line from scratch. I think you might have an invalid character (like a tab character) in the code before the equal sign. I retyped that line, and it verifies fine.

Kevin, thanks for solving my not so fun mystery! Great tip!