Define Functions Dialog

The Define Functions Dialog allows you to add new function definitions and modify existing ones.

&  For help with function definitions, see Calculating Values and Financial Indicators.

Creating a New Function Definition

To create a new function definition, select a function group to add the new function to, then press the New… button under the Function Definition list. This will display the Create a Function Definition Wizard where you can specify the characteristics of the new function.

Ä    Note: You can create your own function groups to store your function definitions in. Keeping your own functions separate from those provided with TradingSolutions often makes them easier to find later.

Viewing or Modifying a Function Definition

To modify an existing function definition, select the function you want to modify and press the Edit… button. This will display the Modify Function Definition Dialog where you can edit the characteristics of this item.

Moving a Function Definition to a Different Function Group

To move a function definition to a different function group, drag the function definition from the Function Definition list to the desired group in the Function Groups list. This action can also be performed from the Modify Function Definition Dialog: Properties page.

Deleting a Function Definition

To delete an existing function definition, select the function you want to delete and press the Delete button. Your action will be confirmed and the function will be deleted.

Ä    Note: The Delete button is not available for locked function definitions. To delete a locked function, press the Edit… button and unlock the function before trying to delete it. Function definitions provided with TradingSolutions cannot be unlocked or deleted.

M   Warning: Before you delete a function definition, make sure that you no longer need it. After you delete a function definition, you will not be able to get it back without using the steps you used to create it.

Creating a New Function Group

To create a new function group, press the New… button under the Function Groups list. This will display the Modify Function Group Dialog where you can enter the name and a brief description of the group to be created.

Modifying a Function Group

To modify the name or description of a function group, select the group in the Function Groups list, then press the Edit button under that list. This will display the Modify Functions Group Dialog . You can also modify a group by double-clicking the group name in the list.

Changing the Display Order of Function Groups

To change the display order of the function groups, select a group in the group list, then press the Slide Up or Slide Down buttons to move the selected group. You can also use the mouse to drag the groups to a new position in the list.

Ä    Note: The "All" entry cannot be moved from the top of the list.

&  For help changing the order of items in a list, see the help for Orderable Lists.

Deleting a Function Group

To delete a function group, select the group in the Function Groups list, then press the Delete button under that list. Your action will be confirmed and the group will be deleted, along with any function definitions in it.

Ä    Note: The Delete button is not available for locked groups. To delete a locked group, select the Edit… button and unlock the group before trying to delete it.

M   Warning: Before you delete a function group, make sure that you no longer need the functions in it. After you delete a function group, you will not be able to get its contents back without using the steps you used to create it.

Additional Options

If you would prefer to see more entries in the lists, you can add or remove the description area using the Display Descriptions checkbox.

What Do I Do Next?

When you are finished making any changes, press the Close button.

How Did I Get Here?

The Define Functions Dialog is displayed when you select Define Functions… from the Tools menu. It also appears when the Define Functions button on the toolbar is selected.