[amibroker] A couple of EL to AB conversion questions

["axle_d" <axle_d@xxxxxxxxx>]

I hope someone has familiarity with EL code for a couple of questions I have in converting to AB.

1.  EL has a 'reserved word' called BigPointValue which is used to represent the # of dollars associated with a one integer (full point) change in the security's price.  I understand how this comes into play in a futures market such as NatGas where a 1 point move is the equivalent of $100.  But is it really necessary since the BigPointValue then is only a function of the # of shares you own or contract size of the commodity you are trading.  Does AB have anything similar or is this even a necessary variable worth defining?  

2.  EL seems to do some odd things in which a variable is defined and then again redefined in the next line.
                          mktrisk = stddev(C, 20) * sizemult * BigPointValue;
                          mktrisk = maxlist(mktrisk, 1);
What is the "logic" in this and how does AB deal with this?

As always, thanks in advance for any suggestions and help.






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