Exit On Trade Length [ExitOnLength]

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The Exit On Trade Length function process an existing signal to generate an exit signal after a trade has been entered for a given number of bars. NOTE: This function is for postprocessing existing signals. It is not intended for directly in entry/exit systems. To check for exit conditions from within an entry/exit system, see the function group "Entry/Exit System Rules and Functions". Parameters ------------------ Signal         The entry/exit signal to evaluate. Length        The number of bars to wait before issuing an exit.                    For example, a value of 3 indicates to issue exit signals 3 bars after an entry signal. The signal parameter does not need to be formatted to be displayed as a signal to be used in this function. Function Value ------------------------ This function processes an existing signal to generate an exit signal after a trade has been entered for a given number of bars. The output of this function can then be analyzed like any other signal field. It can also be combined with other signal processing functions to create more complex behaviors. Once an exit is generated, that exit will continue to be generated until the orignal Signal parameter exits. Note: This function does not take into account stops or limits associated with trading styles, nor does it take into account starting dates associated with signal analysis.