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I have a ton of these errors and use this extensively in my charting and it's all interconnected with plots on multiple charts using multiple chart inputs.

I just started using Sierra Chart again now that my container arrived and I have setup my workstation. I have no idea what happened that would break these formulas in the last few months, but could use some help figuring out a solution.

I've posted details from one of the charts, hopefully it is enough for someone to help me solve this.






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The error messages are telling you that it cannot find ID6.SG1 which you are testing for in the formula. Double check that ID6 is still the study you want to test and check that it is working OK.

Also, I presume you updated to the latest version? With SC, lots can change in a few months and something may have happened that affects your studies.


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What version are you using?

Version 1188 had a major bug that corrupted chartbooks. It has been locked out/removed.
SC 1188 prerelease problem: Changing chartbooks - Support Board - Sierra Chart


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What version are you using?

Version 1188 had a major bug that corrupted chartbooks. It has been locked out/removed.
SC 1188 prerelease problem: Changing chartbooks - Support Board - Sierra Chart

Hmm. I was running 1188 when all this started, as the first thing I did when I loaded Sierra after this 6 month hibernation was download the latest build, and that was it. I have since moved to 1189 but my workspaces were saved under 1188.

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I loaded Sierra today and suddenly the formula error was gone. I have changed nothing. Oh well.

I kept reloading charts and deleting/reloading data and finally all my charts built. I need to double check everything, but looks good so far.



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