OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Function call bug

This is a code to showcase a function call bug in PineScript.
Problem description:
Code description:
Expected result:
Actual result:
Problem description:
- When a function is called from inside of if-then scope, this function may return an invalid result.
Code description:
- Two identical code pieces are used to perform simple calculation. The only difference is that one piece has a part of its code wrapped into a function.
Expected result:
- All green and red crosses should appear on the same candles. These crosses are calculated by identical code.
Actual result:
- Some red crosses appear on the candles they should not appear on.
Open-source script
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Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
For quick access on a chart, add this script to your favorites — learn more here.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.