ReferencesBars Type

ApplyDefaultBasePeriodValue()

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Definition

Sets the default base values used for the BarsPeriod selected by the user (e.g., the default PeriodValue, DaysToLoad, etc.) for your custom Bar Type.

Method Return Value

This method does not return a value.

Parameters

ParameterDescription
periodThe BarsPeriod chosen by the user when utilizing this Bars type

Syntax

You must override the method in your Bars Type with the following syntax:

public override void ApplyDefaultBasePeriodValue(BarsPeriod period) \{ \}

Examples

1public override void ApplyDefaultBasePeriodValue(BarsPeriod period)
2{
3    //sets the default Minute bars period value to 1, and days to load to 5
4    if (period.BaseBarsPeriodType == BarsPeriodType.Minute)
5    {
6        period.BaseBarsPeriodValue = 1;
7        DaysToLoad = 5;
8    }
9    //sets the default Tick bars period value to 150, and days to load to 3
10    else if (period.BaseBarsPeriodType == BarsPeriodType.Tick)
11    {
12        period.BaseBarsPeriodValue = 150;
13        DaysToLoad = 3;
14    }
15}