Information Dialog

The information dialog displays the description and additional notes for a function definition, entry/exit system, alert, or trading solution. It is displayed when you request information about a definition.

Understanding the Information Dialog

The Information Dialog contains the following information.

p    Definition

This is the display name of the function definition, entry/exit system, alert, or trading solution.

p    Abbreviation

This is the formula name of the function definition. This entry is not displayed for other definitions.

p    Description

This is the brief description that is displayed at the bottom of definition selection lists.

p    Notes

The main part of this dialog displays any additional notes that have been entered for the definition. For functions that are included with TradingSolutions, most of the following sections are contained in the notes.

·      Parameters

This section contains information about the input parameters to the definition.

·      Function / Indicator Value

This section contains information about how the value is calculated, including any special considerations at the start of a data series.

·      Usage

This section contains information about how the value of this definition is typically used.

·      Source

This section indicates where the definition was originally taken from. This gives you a starting place for any additional research you would like to do on this definition.

What Do I Do Next?

After you have finished reading the information, press the Done button.

How Did I Get Here?

This dialog is displayed when you request additional information about a function, entry/exit system, or trading solution. Specifically, it appears if you press the More button that appears next to the description box at the bottom of any definition selection list. It also appears if you select Display Information about this Field… from the context menu for a field in a chart or spreadsheet.