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[2017-05-08 08:59:19] #1 [Go To First Post]
User14683 - Posts: 34
I am having difficulty to use time formulas in my alert formulas for the study " Color Background Based on Alert Condition" indicator. Where can I see examples how to write those for certain BARTIMES? Also, would I use the same time format for time inputs for cells I85 to I90 on the Spreadsheet for Trading Study, where I want to use these time functions for my auto trading. Thanks.

[2017-05-09 05:03:13] #2 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Tell us what you want to do and we will put together an example. We have done several documentation updates which should answer your question. They are here: Study/Chart Alerts And Scanning: Available Main Price Graph Identifiers/Variables Spreadsheet Functions: Serial DateTime Values https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/SpreadsheetSystemsAlertsAndAutomatedTrading.php#StartTimeForAllowedTimeRange would I use the same time format for time inputs for cells I85 to I90 on the Spreadsheet for Trading Study, where I want to use these time functions for my auto trading. Yes. 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 Date Time Of Last Edit: 2017-05-09 05:03:36

[2017-05-09 19:41:33] #3 [Go To First Post]
User14683 - Posts: 34
I went trough the documentation and have a hard time to get it to work. Using the Color Background Based on Alert Condition Study, will you please let me know why this does not work" =BARTIME = ((0960)/(2460)) The whole chart gets colored when I use =(0960)/(2460)) - just to show that all the other settings are working. Only something wrong with the formula. I know you guys do not help with formulas, I just want to be set on my way, please.

[2017-05-09 20:16:30] #4 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
So do you want to highlight the 9:00:00 bar? 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

[2017-05-09 20:16:31] #5 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
So do you want to highlight the 9:00:00 bar? 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

[2017-05-09 20:27:44] #6 [Go To First Post]
User14683 - Posts: 34
Yes, I want to highlight the 09:00:00 bar

[2017-05-09 20:50:13] #7 [Go To First Post]
User14683 - Posts: 34
I want to use other formula also, but thought to first let the simple one work e.g. =AND(BARTIME >= ((0960)/(2460)), BARTIME <= ((1460)/(2460))) This one also shows nothing - I get a message Error: #SYNTAX! Not sure why.

[2017-05-10 05:19:10] #8 [Go To First Post]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
The easiest way to highlight a bar is to use the Time Line study: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?page=doc/StudiesReference.php&ID=181#Time_Line This is the formula you will want to use: ABS(BARTIME - TIME( 9, 0, 0)) < TIME(0, 0, 1) We do not get a syntax error from this: =AND(BARTIME >= ((0960)/(2460)), BARTIME <= ((1460)/(2460))) However, this is not valid to be used on a Spreadsheet if that is where you are trying to enter it. BARTIME is not recognized on a spreadsheet. It can only be used as a Simple Alert Formula: Study/Chart Alerts And Scanning Here is the documentation for Spreadsheet functions: Spreadsheet Functions 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 Date Time Of Last Edit: 2017-05-10 05:22:49

[2017-05-10 07:15:38] #9 [Go To First Post]
User14683 - Posts: 34
I will work on your advice.Thanks. Will you please check WHY I am getting a syntax error when I try to get the following Simple Alert Formula to work: =AND(BARTIME >= ((0960)/(2460)), BARTIME <= ((1460)/(2460))) Attached please find the Alert Log.


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[2017-05-10 07:17:57] #10 [Go To First Post]
User14683 - Posts: 34
I am currently using SC 1555

[2017-05-10 12:57:33] #11 [Go To First Post]
User14683 - Posts: 34
I got it right. No need for help further. Thanks.

[2017-05-10 13:55:05] #12 [Go To First Post]
Sawtooth - Posts: 4151
It's much easier to use the TIMEVALUE function: Simple Alerts syntax: =AND(BARTIME >= TIMEVALUE("09:00:00"), BARTIME <= TIMEVALUE("14:00:00")) Spreadsheet syntax: =AND(FRACTIME(A3) >= TIMEVALUE("09:00:00"), FRACTIME(A3) <= TIMEVALUE("14:00:00"))

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