Script Editor Overview

Overview

The Script Editor is an intuitive and easy to use, Excel-like scripting platform that allows you to create your own tools and indicators. Click on the Settings menu and select the Script Manager to open this window:

Scripting Video Tutorials

Tutorial videos can be accessed under the Help > Scripting Resources menu in the Optuma software, or by signing in here with your Optuma username and password:

https://learn.optuma.com/optuma-courses/

Creating a Script

To create and save a new script click on the New button to add a script or a group:

For example, if your scripts have a Gann focus, then a Gann group can be created:

Scripts can then be moved to the new group by dragging them over. To add new scripts to a group, first, left-click on the group and then select New > Add Script.

Note: From Optuma 2.1 and later you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Space to expand / collapse all folder groups in the script manager window.

Auto Script Update

When you make an adjustment to an existing script, the script will then be updated in each instance that it has been used, e.g. indicators on charts (like Show Bar).

Script Cloning

If the new script is very similar to an existing one, the original can now be cloned so that it doesn’t have to be created from scratch. To clone a script, first left-click on the script name and click the Clone button.

A duplicate will then be added with a ‘1’ at the end of the name. If a default script has been cloned, then the new script will be added under My Scripts.

It is also possible to make a copy of a script by first selecting it and then selecting Save Script As.

You can then save a copy of the script under a new name.

Script Search

There is now a script search function that makes locating scripts very simple. Just start typing the name of the script you are looking for in the Type to search field.

You will then be presented with all the scripts that match your search criteria.

Scripting Guidance

Clicking the Scripting Reference and Scripting Forum buttons will provide access to the scripting Knowledge Base and forum in our Support Centre.

Scripting Enhancements

Use as an Indicator

If the script you are creating is designed to be used as an indicator, it is now possible to set this whilst creating the script and to nominate whether the indicator is to be plotted in the price chart window (ie Same View, like a moving average or Bollinger Band), or in a separate window below the price chart (ie New Tool View, as per RSI or Volume).

After the script has been created it will then be available in the Tools menu so you can apply it to your charts.

Format and Decimal Type

In some instances, you will want the script to return a result or value, such as in an Analysis column in a Watchlist for example. The Format can be set either to text, number, date or currency. When set to either number or currency, you can also set the Decimal Type as required.

Add Variable

When compiling more complex scripts it is quite possible that you will have different parameters or variables that you want to specify, to prevent the formula from becoming too cluttered.

The Add Variable function makes this job easier by adding a template to the script for you.

You are then able to name the variable as needed. Clicking on the function field will invoke the automated script advisor, as you type the function you are seeking the advisor will provide a list of suggested functions to use.

This example creates a variable called Range which can then be used in the formula:

Range = HIGH()-LOW();

(Range / OPEN()) > 0.05

Add Output Plot

Similar to how you can select to add a variable template you can also Add Output Plot template.

So if you are wanting to add a function for example select Add Output Plot > {function}. The following will be displayed.

You can then left-click on the added function which will display function menu. From here you can manually scroll to the desired function, or just start typing the name of the function and it will display for you to select.

Incorporating Timeframes

There is now a new Timeframe option in the script pop-up window. The ‘Default’ setting will depend on the chart and feature the formula is being used with.

For example, when used in a Watchlist column the calculation is based on daily values, but by changing the criteria to Weekly, the column will then be based on weekly values.