Category Archives: Tutorial

Video Screencast #3: Variables (Part 2)

Posted on May 22, 2011 by ThinkScripter

This week’s video continues the discussion of variables and into the topic of recursion. The compoundValue function is also explained and its use with the rec statement. Continue reading →

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Video Screencast #2: Variables (Part 1)

Posted on May 10, 2011 by ThinkScripter

Part 1 of a series devoted to variables in thinkScript. Continue reading →

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Video Screencast #1: Getting Started with thinkScript

Posted on May 3, 2011 by ThinkScripter

The first in a series of video screencasts dedicated to exploring the thinkScript language. Continue reading →

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Custom Columns – Bollinger Band Excursion %

Posted on April 3, 2011 by ThinkScripter

I often get requests for custom column codes for the MarketWatch Quote tab in TOS. Pro Member Dennis requested something to identify stocks that are outside of their Bollinger Bands and specifically the 15 minute, 60 minute, and daily timeframes. … Continue reading →

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Time to Backup Your Scripts

Posted on January 21, 2011 by ThinkScripter

Hi All, Word came in from the Mothership yesterday that it would be prudent for us scripters to backup our custom thinkScripts locally today. There will be some database maintenance this weekend and, though there should be no ill effects, … Continue reading →

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