Re: Writing to a file from an ela

[Bob Fulks <bfulks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 10:44 PM -0500 7/16/99, Jay Mackro wrote:

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>The problem is that TradeStation overwrites the file each
>time the system runs on the next chart.  It doesn't keep
>adding rows - as it does when a system/indicator writes to
>the print log.  So, I was left with a file that just had one row
>- which just contained data for the last chart run.
>
>Does anyone know a way around this (yea, I know - buy
>Portfolio Analyizer)  For example, is there a way I can
>write a "new line" command, so when the file is re-opened
>the next time around, the system/indicator  will begin to
>write at record number N + 1 ?


Why not just write to the print log. You can then "print" the print 
log to a "generic character printer" but assign the printer to a 
file. This will allow you to see the print log as it is running to 
make sure everything is OK then save it if it looks OK.

You might want to clear the print log before your run also.

Bob Fulks