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Comments
The prudent use of comments makes formulas easier to read.
(Remember, comments are any text enclosed in braces:
{COMMENT}.)
You can use comments while developing formulas to “comment out”
sections of the formula. For example, the second half of the
following formula has been commented out so the first half can be
tested. After the first half of the formula has been tested, you can
remove the comments and test the entire formula.
( mov(fml("MA1"),10,S) / fml("MA2") )
{ * stoch(5,3) }
Variables
Use variables to speed up the calculation of formulas. Rather than
repeating an expression or formula over and over, assign it to a
variable and then reference the variable.
Spacing
Blank spaces within formulas are optional. However, the prudent use
of spaces can make formulas easier to read.
Clipboard Commands
You can use the standard clipboard command accelerator keys while
editing custom indicators to transfer formulas from one custom
indicator to another. To copy the highlighted text, press CTRL+C;
to cut, press CTRL+X; to paste, press CTRL+V.
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