The Parameters window allows you to save specific, often-used values to be easily inserted into a condition, user value, custom study. Parameters are listed on the Special tab of the Formula Toolbox.
To open this window, click the Parms button associated with the condition, user value, and custom study or trade system.
To view and edit parameters used
1. Select the Condition, User Value, Custom Study, or Trade System for which you want to view parameters.
2. Click the Parms button. The standard parameters associated with the study are displayed.
3. Make desired changes to the parameters, including adding a column or row header.
4. Click OK.
To add a parameter
1. Click the Parms button.
2. Click the New button.
3. Enter a name for the parameter.
4. Select the Int check box if the parameter is going to be an integer. Leave the box unchecked if the parameter is going to be a floating-point decimal number.
5. Enter a default value.
6. Enter column and row header names if desired.
7. Enter a note if desired.
8. Click OK.
To delete a parameter
1. Select the Condition, User Value, Custom Study, or Trade System that contains the parameter you want to delete.
2. Click the Parms button.
3. Select the parameter you want to delete.
4. Click the Delete button.
To insert a parameter
After customizing and adding parameters, they can be inserted into a formula.
1. Click in the location you want to add the parameter in the Formula Editor.
2. Click the Toolbox button.
3. Go to the Special tab.
4. Click the parameter you want to add.
5. Click the Insert button.
6. Click Close.
Note: Each parameter can be inserted only into the condition for which it was defined. To re-use the same parameter for more than one condition, you must redefine the parameter.