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On Fri, 02 May 1997 10:35:18 -0500 John & Paula <jhl3@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
>I'm trying to get MS 6.0 to scan a range of dates between 5 days ago 
>and 60
>days ago for prices within a 15% trading range.  I've tried using the 
>HHV
>and LLV functions, but don't see how to use them other than to have 
>them
>look at _all_ the past trading days since X number of days ago.  In 
>other
>words, I can't specify a range that does not include the most recent 5 
>days.  
>
>What I'm trying to do is write a simple exploration that will look for
>prices breaking out on the upside (or downside) of a trading range.  
>First,
>I run a fundamentals scan using Zacks Research Marvel===next, I'd like 
>to
>run this technical scan, but am unable to write it.  Am I overlooking 
>a
>hidden function, or am I just using the obvious ones incorrectly?
>
>
>

try to use the ALERT () FUNCTION:
eg. alert (volume>500,3)

volume greater than 500 at any time over the previous three time periods.
this condition will hold true over the entire three time period, even if
the volume drops below 500 during that period.

mike