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Is there a character limit in Simple Alerts formulas?

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[2013-08-08 23:16:03] #1 [Go To First Post]
Sawtooth - Posts: 4177
It appears that the character limit for a Simple Alert formula is 383 characters. I need 1000. Can you please confirm, or have I exceeded the meaning of 'Simple'?

[2013-08-09 01:00:22] #2 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Yes. There is a limit. It is 383. This could be changed, but it does take some effort to do. It is not simple. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, change to the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing

[2013-08-09 01:05:41] #3 [Go To First Post]
Sawtooth - Posts: 4177
I will use a spreadsheet study instead. No need to change the limit at this time.

[2013-08-10 14:19:45] #4 [Go To First Post]
Hendrixon - Posts: 130
tomgilb, To work around this limit you can use more than one alert study by simply when the first study reaches its limit, start the second study with =AND(ID1.SG1=TRUE, .....) and if needed the next study will start with =AND(ID2.SG1=TRUE, .....) etc. Not perfect but it gets the job done.. I use study alerts a lot to quickly test ideas before going into ACSIL. Good luck. Date Time Of Last Edit: 2013-08-10 14:20:11

[2013-08-10 15:45:49] #5 [Go To First Post]
Sawtooth - Posts: 4177
Hendrixon, Great tip! I hadn't thought of that.

[2021-09-15 05:04:08] #6 [Go To First Post]
User791909 - Posts: 7
If anyone is stumbles across this thread in the year 2021 as I did, it appears the alert formula needs to be =AND(ID1.SG1>0,...) rather than TRUE for the formula limit workaround to execute properly. I could not yield the proper result when using =TRUE, but the concept worked great when subbing >0. Happy trading.

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