GetInitialLookBackDays()

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GetInitialLookBackDays()

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Definition

Determines how many days of data load when a user makes a "bars back" data request.

 

Method Return Value

This method returns an int value.

 

Method Parameters

barsPeriod

The bars period chosen by the user when utilizing this Bars type

tradingHours

The trading hours chosen by the user when utilizing this Bars type

barsBack

The bars back chosen by the user when utilizing this Bars type

 

Syntax
You must override the method in your Bars Type with the following syntax.

 
public override int GetInitialLookBackDays(BarsPeriod barsPeriod, TradingHours tradingHours, int barsBack)
{
 
}

 

 

Examples

ns

public override int GetInitialLookBackDays(BarsPeriod barsPeriod, TradingHours tradingHours, int barsBack)

{

    // Returns the minimum number of days needed to successfully load the number

    // of bars back requested for a monthly Bars type

    return (int) barsPeriod.Value * barsBack * 31;

}

 

 

Tip:  Try to request an amount of data that is just right for what is needed. Requesting too large a data set will result in unnecessary data being loaded. Requesting too small a data set will result in multiple requests being done.