How to dynamically update the settings of an indicator

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How to dynamically update the settings of an indicator

Updated on 2012-05-18 04:38:58

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Let us start by adding an indicator. Here is how:
How to add a trading indicator to a chart

After adding the simple moving average (SMA) indicator, QuantShare will create a formula and add it to your chart's pane.

You can update the period of SMA by updating the formula directly:

- Right click on the chart's pane
- Select "Edit Formula"
- Use "Left/Right icons" to select the "Simple Moving Average" formula (A pane contains one or several formulas)
- Update the formula

Example:

a = sma(50); // Period set to 50 bars
plot(a, "sma", colorred, chartline, stylesymbolnone);

Alternatively, you can update the period dynamically by following the next steps:

- Click on the third icon at the top of the chart's pane
- Select "Simple Moving Average"
- Update the value next to "timePeriod" (Use the slider or type a value directly in the input box)

Notice how the moving average is automatically updated each time you change that "timePeriod" value.

Update the settings of an indicator

Update the settings of an indicator

Nb: To specify high values (above slider max), type the number directly in the input box then hit ENTER.

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