RE: gap filter

["Gerald Novak" <gnovak@xxxxxxxxx>]

<FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff 
size=2>exactly - I didn't think to look in the book's formulas - I've learned a 
lot from this one - thanks !
 

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  owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On 
  Behalf Of David RoweSent: Friday, November 16, 2001 4:18 
  PMTo: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxSubject: gap 
  filter
  Jerry,
   
  How about:
   
  barssince( (gapup()+gapdown()) <> 0 ) > 
  10
  This should pass securities for which there have 
  been no gaps in the last 10 days.
   
  
  barssince( gapup() <> 0 ) > 
  10
  
  This should pass securities for which there have 
  been no gaps up the last 10 days.
   
  
  barssince( gapdown() <> 0 ) > 
  10
  
  This should pass securities for which there have 
  been no gaps down in the last 10 days.
   
  Note this from MetStock's help:
   
  "Important:  When using the barssince() function in an exploration, 
  you must choose the "Load ___ Records" button in the Explorer Options dialog 
  (see Explorer Options) and specify a value equal to the number of bars loaded 
  in your chart; otherwise, the exploration results may not be accurate."
   
  I think you can just use a big number for "Load ___ Records," like 5000 
  (about 20 years).
   
  Is this what you were looking for?
   
  David
   
   
  >>
  I'm trying to run an exploration but want to 
  filter out any times in thelast 10 days where there was a gap from the day 
  before.Any ideas?Jerry