Understanding the basics of EasyLanguage
This section explores the fundamentals of EasyLanguage, offering a comprehensive understanding of its syntax, structure, and capabilities. In this section, we will cover the following topics:
- What is EasyLanguage?
- How EasyLanguage works
- Words
- Expressions
- Statements
- Punctuation
What is EasyLanguage?
EasyLanguage comprises words, operators, and punctuation, amalgamated to formulate rules or instructions grounded in market data. These directives guide TradeStation in executing various analytical tasks. The rules and instructions, along with their resultant tasks, operate on the basis of “bars” and the data encapsulated within each bar.
The following primary data is contained in each bar of a chart:
- Open: The price level the bar opened at
- High: The highest price level in the bar
- Low: The lowest price level in the bar
- Close: The price the bar closed at
- Date: The date of...