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# EnterShortMIT()

## Definition

Generates a sell MIT order to enter a short position.

## Method Return Value

An **Order** read-only object that represents the order. Reserved for experienced programmers, additional information can be found within the [Advanced Order Handling](/developer/desktop-sdk/references/strategy/order-methods/managed-approach/advanced-order-handling) section.

## Syntax

`EnterShortMIT(double stopPrice)`

`EnterShortMIT(double stopPrice, string signalName)`

`EnterShortMIT(int quantity, double stopPrice)`

`EnterShortMIT(int quantity, double stopPrice, string signalName)`

The following method variation is for experienced programmers who fully understand [Advanced Order Handling](/developer/desktop-sdk/references/strategy/order-methods/managed-approach/advanced-order-handling) concepts:

`EnterShortMIT(int barsInProgressIndex, bool isLiveUntilCancelled, int quantity, double stopPrice, string signalName)`

If using a method signature that does not have the parameter quantity, the order quantity will be taken from the quantity value set in the strategy dialog window when running or backtesting a strategy.

## Parameters

| Parameter                | Description                                                                                                                                                           |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **signalName**           | User defined signal name identifying the order generated. Max 50 characters.                                                                                          |
| **stopPrice**            | The stop price of the order.                                                                                                                                          |
| **quantity**             | Entry order quantity (if 0 is passed in, will be set to 1, except for stocks 100).                                                                                    |
| **isLiveUntilCancelled** | The order will NOT expire at the end of a bar, but instead remain live until the **CancelOrder()** method is called or its time in force is reached.                  |
| **barsInProgressIndex**  | The index of the Bars object the order is to be submitted against. Used to determine what instrument the order is submitted for. See the **BarsInProgress** property. |

## Examples

```csharp
protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
    if (CurrentBar < 20)
        return;

    // Only enter if at least 10 bars has passed since our last entry
    if ((BarsSinceEntryExecution() > 10 || BarsSinceEntryExecution() == -1) && CrossAbove(SMA(10), SMA(20), 1))
        EnterShortMIT(GetCurrentAsk() + TickSize, "SMA Cross Entry");
}
```