get_value

Syntax Format

get_value(x[, default])

Overview

The get_value function returns the value of x at the current bar or default value, if x does not have the current value. This function is helpful in case you need to use the series as a condition for the if statement.

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Purpose
x	series	The series or value to retrieve
default	series	Optional default value

Returns: the same type as x. If the type of x is not series – x is returned, if x is not nil, default otherwise.

Example

uptrend = conditional (close > open)

if get_value(uptrend) then
    print("Going up")
end