Hello all,

Is there an easy way to create something that repeats every "X" minutes or every "X" candles? I would post up an .vjf example to build on but I don't know where to start.

Logic Example: Every 10 candles add 1 to 'variable'.

I suspect the loop function will be involved but I don't understand how to use it. Is there a good tutorial available on how to use the loop function? Thanks for any and all responses.

Hi,

This can be achieved using the loop viewer or using a simple counter. According to your description, my first thought is to implement a counter:
Let's consider that you want to add 1 to the variable 'Sum' every 10 candles of 10 mn each. This would be achieved this way:
First, a counter is needed which is made by the calculation block, but to tell the system that the needed period is 10mn, an IF block is used to filter out the unused periods (10sec, 5mn, 15m, ...) then once the counter reaches 10, the sum is performed and also the reset so that the counter starts back from 0.
to view the attached file: File > import

Cheers

Thank you, this is exactly what I need. I don't think it warrants creating a new thread to ask, is there a practical limit to how many blocks can be used per tick? Or maybe the entire system in general? Thanks again.

Hi! You're welcome!

There is no rule to limit such use but more likely best practices rules which basically means optimizing a strategy and "remove" excessive use of conditions that can slow down the strategy and may result in unexpected errors afterwards.

Cheers