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BarsSinceEntryExecution()

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Definition

Returns the number of bars that have elapsed since the last entry. When a signal name is provided, the number of bars that have elapsed since that last specific entry will be returned.

Method Return Value

An int value that represents a number of bars. A value of -1 will be returned if a previous entry does not exist.

Syntax

BarsSinceEntryExecution()

BarsSinceEntryExecution(string signalName)

The following method signature should be used when working with multi-time frame and instrument strategies:

BarsSinceEntryExecution(int barsInProgressIndex, string signalName, int entryExecutionsAgo)

When working with a multi-series strategy the BarsSinceEntryExecution() will return you the elapsed bars as determined by the first Bars object for the instrument specified by the barsInProgressIndex.

Parameters

ParameterDescription
signalNameThe signal name of an entry order specified in an order entry method.
barsInProgressIndexThe index of the Bars object the entry order was submitted against. Note: See the BarsInProgress property.
entryExecutionsAgoNumber of entry executions ago. Pass in 0 for the number of bars since the last entry execution.

Examples

1protected override void OnBarUpdate()
2{
3    if (CurrentBar < BarsRequiredToTrade) 
4        return; 
5
6    // Only enter if at least 10 bars has passed since our last entry
7    if ((BarsSinceEntryExecution() > 10 || BarsSinceEntryExecution() == -1) && CrossAbove(SMA(10), SMA(20), 1))
8        EnterLong();
9}