Double to Int conversion

[grd974]

Hello,

I have a 101 question that I've wrestled with for a while now, without any success.

When I compile this code

			private int Lst1BodySize = 0;
			Lst1BodySize = ((Close[0]-Open[0])*10000);

I get this message "Cannot implicitly convert type 'double' to 'int'. An explicit conversion exists - CS0266 - click for info" which doesn't help.

When Open=1.3620 and Close=1.3625, I would like to have 5 displayed in the output window instead of 4.99999999999945 !

Any help is welcome,
Gerard

[Ralph]

You need to preceed your calculation with the explicit type-cast (int).
This type of conversion cuts your result down to the next valid integer. If that is not intended you could add a rounding function in addition.

Regards
Ralph

[grd974]

Hello,

I tried this code but it does not work as my integer keeps the initial value.

    {
        #region Variables
			private double bdsz = 99;
			private int BodySize = 99;
		#endregion

        /// <summary>
        /// This method is used to configure the indicator and is called once before any bar data is loaded.
        /// </summary>
        protected override void Initialize()
        {
            CalculateOnBarClose	= false;
            Overlay				= false;
            PriceTypeSupported	= false;
			BodySize = System.Convert.ToInt32(Math.Floor(bdsz));
		}

        /// <summary>
        /// Called on each bar update event (incoming tick)
        /// </summary>
        protected override void OnBarUpdate()
        {
			Print("The tick count of the current bar is " + Bars.TickCount.ToString());
			bdsz = (Close[0]-Open[0])*10000;
 			Print("Close-Open is " + bdsz.ToString() + " pips");
  			Print("  Bodysize is " + BodySize.ToString() + " pips");
      }

I would appreciate a resolution sample.
Gerard

[grd974]

Resolution of double to int conversion

Hi guys,

I eventually found a solution as poking around :

			Print("The tick count of the current bar is " + Bars.TickCount.ToString());
			bdsz = (Close[0]-Open[0])*10000;
 			Print("Close-Open is " + bdsz.ToString() + " pips");
			bdsz = bdsz + 0.5;
			BodySize = (int) bdsz;
			Print("  Bodysize is " + BodySize.ToString() + " pips");

Anyway, I welcome any smarter solution if you have one.

Gerard