Bars While False [BarsWhileFalse]

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The Bars While False function determines the number of bars a given condition has been false. Parameters ------------------ Condition    The condition to evaluate. This is typically a field in a data series or a calculated value. Function Value ------------------------ This function maintains a count of the number of consecutive bars that a given condition has been true. A condition is considered to be false if it has a zero value. Usage ----------- This function is typically used to determine the number of bars a condition has remained false, or has not been true. This function can also be used in an entry/exit system as an exit condition to specify a maximum number of bars to stay in the market after an entry condition has occurred. For example: Enter Long when:  Condition Exit Long when:     GT ( BarsWhileFalse ( Condition ), MaxLength )