Hi Steve, Thanks for this code. It has solved a problem I have been working on for some time. I have now been able, by using the Parameter box, to set Start and Finish Dates. Coding the Equity stats into the Chart Title provides me with a simple form of backtest in an Indicator. Peter
--- In [email protected], "Steve Dugas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi - You can try something like this. Untested... > > StartDate = ParamDate( "Start Date", Date() ); > DateBar = ValueWhen( DateNum() == StartDate, BarIndex() ); > ArrowBar = DateBar + 3; > PlotShapes( IIF( ArrowBar == BarIndex(), ShapeUpArrow, ShapeNone ), colorGreen ); > > Steve > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Jan Malmberg > To: [email protected] > Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 11:19 AM > Subject: [amibroker] ParamDate help needed. > > > Hello, > > I have been trying to understand how to program the following: > > From a specific start date, that I set and get from ParamDate, I would like to add 3 bars (and/or days) and then plot an arrow below that date. I am still an absolute beginner in understanding AFL and programming in general, so my apologies (sort of) if this is something which should be evident or clearly explained in the manual and thus barely worth anyone's time. > > I appreciate any help or suggestion. > > Best regards / JM >
