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MRO (Function) The MRO (Most Recent Occurrence) function returns the number of bars ago the specified expression was True. Or, if the specified expression did not occur within the last x number of bars, the function informs you of such. Syntax MRO( Test, Length, Instance ) Returns (Integer) A numeric value containing the number of bars ago that the specified Expression was True; -1 if Expression was not found to be True within the last Length bars. Parameters Test: TrueFalse, Sets the true/false expression to check for (that is, Close > Open). Length: Numeric, Sets the number of bars to check. Instance : Numeric, Sets which occurrence, for example, 1 = most recent, 2 = 2nd most recent, and so on. Remarks The MRO function is specifically designed to identify when a certain condition occurred. It checks from the current bar and works away from it. The function returns a number representing how many bars ago the true/false expression was fulfilled (0 = current bar, 1 = one bar ago, 2 = 2 bars ago). If the function does not find a bar within the specified Length, which meets the criteria, it will return a -1. Note When using the MRO function in an analysis technique, always check the result of the MRO function before using the value in another calculation or function. If the condition occurred over Length number of bars, a -1 value will be returned. Example Value1 = MRO( Close > Open, 5, 1 ); source: EasyLanguage manual

I am a little bit confused too... what error did you encounter ??? do you expect people to read your mind? can you copy and paste the error message? or take a screen shot? Have you check the PLEditor to see if MRO is on the list? if MRO is on the list, make sure it is compiled. if it is compiled, there should be a green check mark beside the name under the Status column.

maybe you can start by refraining to use the title "Error in MC" and use instead "Error in ME", or "Confusion in ME". ;-)>

can you post an annotated chart to illustrate your point? .

I prefer to see URLs underlined. .

I can code it for you if you make a US$500 donation to this charity: Traders Laboratory & Room to Read Charity Program

forget about books... use the search button at the top right corner of this page!

some food for thought... .

James: One suggestion: Can you add some spaces between the last line in a post, and the bottom of the frame? The post looks a bit claustrophobic without the space. A | | i.e. add 1 or 2 lines of space here | V

you have got the right information... this table summarizes it all... pls see post #10 of this thread. .

Good piece. Thanks for your thoughts. I think they are all valid. I also understand you are not a programmer. EasyLanguage is a really easy language to learn. BUT, at the same time, it also has lots of quarks and legacy baggages. One of those quarks is the meaning/definition of "ticks" and "volume". I am not going to repeat what can be found in the manual, If you have questions after looking them up (I promise it can be confusing), I would be happy to go over it. ;-)

I was looking for this now I see the one you posted... it is buried in the extended list.

I like it ........................ ;-) p.s. can you add a "Thumb Up" to the list of emoticons. :applaud:

plot[1] ... plots the previous bar. i.e. it goes back one bar to plot the color/value. I don't know if he is changing the color/value of the previous bar? or simply skipping the plot on the current bar. .

maybe your array is not serial... try this: the var ema.34 should isolate the sequence. var: ema.34(0); ema.34 = EMA34[value1]; if plotema34 then begin plot1[1]( EMA.34, "LBEMA34"); if EMA.34 > EMA.34[1] then SetPlotColor( 1, green ) else SetPlotColor( 1, red ); end;

you are making it way too complicated. try this: if plotema34 then begin plot1[1]( EMA34[value1], "LBEMA34"); if EMA34[value1] > EMA34[value1-1] then SetPlotColor( 1, green ) else SetPlotColor( 1, red ); end; ps. I don't understand why you use plot1[1].

you can see this for sample: How many times does the mini S&P future touch or exceed the R3 or S3 range on pivot points? http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/f34/pivot-point-analysis-6420.html see post #3 for code and sample output. (11)

there is an EasyLanguage program called ZigZag. it was originally written for minute charts, but can be modified to use in a tick chart.

Not for OEC yet. At the moment, automated trade execution is for Interactive Brokers only.

this is a start CME Group

are you and chrisleonard (OP) the same person?

are you and chrisleonard (OP) the same person?

would it be easier if I learn to fly and jump off the bridge at the same time?

p.s. I am also interested in flying an airplane and want to start immediately. Pls advise how. ;-)

trading futures, like flying an airplane, or jumping off a bridge, IS NOT DANGEROUS or RISKY: people are doing it day in and day out, some people even make a living out of it. How can it be dangerous? How can it be risky? However, trading futures, flying an airplane, and jumping off a bridge, can be fatal if: 1. you are blindfolded, 2. don't have the proper training, and 3. don't have the right equipment/tools.