open() Series Functions
Parameters
The open() function is used to create a Series Object of the open prices or to retrieve individual open price values.
open ( [ nBarIndex ][, sym() | inv() ] )
Parameters
| Parameter: | Description: | Default: |
| nBarIndex | [Optional] Number of bar index of series to retrieve | n/a |
| sym() or inv() | [Optional] Function of sym() or inv() to determine source for open values. | n/a |
Return Value(s)
Returns a Series Object when nBarIndex is not specified.
Returns a single price value when nBarIndex is specified.
Notes
N/A
Code Examples
function main() {
//retrieve the value for the current price bar
myVar =open(0);//retrieve the value for the previous price bar
myVar =open(-1);//retrieve the current value for a specific symbol
myVar =open(0,sym("IBM"));//retrieve the current value for a specific symbol/interval
myVar =open(0,sym("IBM,5"));//retrieve the current value for a specific bar interval
myVar =open(0,inv(15));//create a Series Object of the open prices.
xOpen =open();//create a Series Object of the open prices for a specific symbol.
xOpen =open(sym("IBM"));//create a Series Object of the open prices for a specific symbol/interval.
xOpen =open(sym("IBM,5"));//create a Series Object of the open prices for a specific interval.
xOpen =open(inv(15));
}
See Also
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