Use 0 or 1 in custom blocks?

[Customer6 Posts]

I’m probably over thinking this however I can’t seem to find the answer.

I’m coding some custom blocks for use in MT4/5,  0 is the bar being built and 1 is the bar just closed.

It would seem, as I’m building blocks based on Tradestation code that 0 is the bar just closed.

So when creating custom blocks which do I use?

Close[0] or Close[1] for the bar just closed?

[Administrator1671 Posts]

Hello,

the current bar close can be referenced as Close[0] in EasyLanguage

In MetaTrader 4/5 last closed bar is referenced as Close[1]

[OnTheEdge_]

Hey Tomas,.
I may not have been clear with my question.

When coding a custom block l, if coded to MT4/5 parameters will SQX convert that code correctly to Tradestation code?

Does the backtest engine selected in the settings of AlgoWizard account for the difference?

Thanks

• This reply was modified 1 week, 4 days ago by OnTheEdge_.

[Customer735 Posts]

very good questions…someone also telling that STOP or LIMIT orders cant be used that those platforms doesnt have BARS VALID function…is this true or not?

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