{"product_id":"v06-c03-macros-pdf","title":"V.6:3 (89-89): Introduction to macros Part 3 by Jim Summers, Ph.D.","description":"Introduction to macros\nPart 3\nby Jim Summers, Ph.D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the previous column, I discussed the advantages of using Lotus 1-2-3 in the management of an\nindicator as complex as the Directional Movement Index (DMI). In this column and hereafter, we shall\nmove into the meat of our subjectlearning how to use Lotus 1-2-3 to test indicators, refine them and\nincorporate them into your own trading system. The major building block is the macro, so let's begin with\nit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacros\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn simple terms, a macro is nothing more than a means of automating keystrokes and cursor movement.\nThis was basically what Lotus 1-2-3, Release 1A, contained. Now, Release 2.0 provides what is called a\nCommand language. The Command language actually allows you to perform a high percentage of\nfunctions completely independent of cursor movement. While this is our eventual goal, let's first get a\nhandle on what macros can do at the keystroke level.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll that is required to set up a macro is to put a letter of the alphabet in a column with a '\\ in front of it.\nFor example, '\\x would be the commands for a macro named\\x. The apostrophe in '\\x is a formatting\ncommand and will not be visible on the screen, but is necessary. Leave it out and you get a repeating \\x\npattern: \\x\\x\\x\\x.... You can use other letters if you choose, but I always use '\\x for test macros to avoid\nconfusion with other macros.","brand":"store-traders-com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52133777998193,"sku":"\\V06\\C03\\MACROS.PDF","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/3843\/6209\/files\/unnamed_e09e4938-0167-4c58-89b6-0c81b0f6a35b.jpg?v=1739652213","url":"https:\/\/shop.traders.com\/products\/v06-c03-macros-pdf","provider":"Stocks \u0026 Commodities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}