Backtesting with 3 period with an offset

[thartgrove]

I would like to modify an existing backtesting formula packaged in the "Backtesting " folder from a 10 MA to a 3 period with a 3 offset. The existing file is named BtMovingAverage.efs I am just starting to learn the programming language. Support could not help and suggested I go to this forum. I want to go long when the bar closes above the MA line and get out of the trade after the bar closes below the line. Of course just the opposite for shorts. I am using an 89tick chart.

[eSignal_JasonK]

Hello thartgrove,

The only thing you need to do is modify line 17 as follows.



You use the offsetSeries() function to offset the moving average series by 3 bars. I would also recommend saving your modified file with a different name to preserve the original file. If you upgrade in the future, the installer will overwrite your changes if you do not save your changes under a different file name.

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