Library "SnowdexUtils" the various function that often use when create a strategy trading.
f_backtesting_date(train_start_date, train_end_date, test_date, deploy_date) Backtesting within a specific window based on deployment and testing dates. Parameters: train_start_date (int): the start date for training the strategy. train_end_date (int): the end date for training the strategy. test_date (bool): if true, backtests within the period from `train_end_date` to the current time. deploy_date (bool): if true, the strategy backtests up to the current time. Returns: given time falls within the specified window for backtesting.
f_init_ma(ma_type, source, length) Initializes a moving average based on the specified type. Parameters: ma_type (simple string): the type of moving average (e.g., "RMA", "EMA", "SMA", "WMA"). source (float): the input series for the moving average calculation. length (simple int): the length of the moving average window. Returns: the calculated moving average value.
f_init_tp(side, entry_price, rr, sl_open_position) Calculates the target profit based on entry price, risk-reward ratio, and stop loss. The formula is `tp = entry price + (rr * (entry price - stop loss))`. Parameters: side (bool): the trading side (true for long, false for short). entry_price (float): the entry price of the position. rr (float): the risk-reward ratio. sl_open_position (float): the stop loss price for the open position. Returns: the calculated target profit value.
f_round_up(number, decimals) Rounds up a number to a specified number of decimals. Parameters: number (float) decimals (int) Returns: The rounded-up number.
f_get_pip_size() Calculates the pip size for the current instrument. Returns: Pip size adjusted for Forex instruments or 1 for others.
f_table_get_position(value) Maps a string to a table position constant. Parameters: value (string): String representing the desired position (e.g., "Top Right"). Returns: The corresponding position constant or `na` for invalid values.