Access all the elements of a custom db during screening

Access all the elements of a custom db during screening

suresh
2010-09-30 04:33:54

I want to access the last 4 data elements from a custom database. I am currently using GetData and ref(GetData, -1) does not work.

QuantShare
2010-09-30 04:50:21

In "ref" function negative values in the argument refer to future bars; you should use 1 instead.

To get the previous value:
ref(GetData("database", "field"), 1)

suresh
2010-09-30 05:03:01

Thanks.

My custom database is loaded with quarter ending rather than every bar. Is there any way I can access the past quarter data? I am currently using 64, 128 and 192.

QuantShare
2010-09-30 05:19:16

Yes it is possible but it requires a custom indicator. I will create and upload one for you tomorrow.

QuantShare
2010-10-01 05:47:47

Best Answer

Here is your trading indicator: Lagged Data From a Custom Database

Lagged Data From a Custom Database (by QuantShare, uploaded several months ago)

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