GetInitialLookBackDays()

Definition

Determines how many days of data load when a user makes a “bars back” data request.

Method Return Value

This method returns An int value.

Method Parameters

Syntax

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

public override int GetInitialLookBackDays(BarsPeriod barsPeriod, TradingHours tradingHours, int barsBack) \{ \}

Examples

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public override int GetInitialLookBackDays(BarsPeriod barsPeriod, TradingHours tradingHours, int barsBack)
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{
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     // Returns the minimum number of days needed to successfully load the number
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     // of bars back requested for a monthly Bars type
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     return (int) barsPeriod.Value * barsBack * 31;
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}