How do I write user-defined candle color into my code?

[Pelonsax]

I have created an indicator that paints candles (based on The STRAT by Rob Smith). I like the colors I chose but I would prefer the user to be able to pick them. Any suggestions?

 

[BenTen]

I'm not sure if that is even possible for painted candles.

 

[Pensar]

@Pelonsax Perhaps try using global colors? So something like this -

#coded in forum, likely has errors
DefineGlobalColor("Up", color.green);
DefineGlobalColor("Down", color.red);
plot sma = average(close,20);
sma.assignvaluecolor(if close > sma then GlobalColor("Up") else GlobalColor("Down"));

 

[Pelonsax]

Thanks bro. I'll give it a try

 

[ashfordtrader]

Thanks bro. I'll give it a try

Can you please share the start code?

 

[silver8ack]

@Pelonsax Not to sound like a moocher, but do you plan on sharing the study? I started to work on a study/strategy for Robert Smith’s “The Strat” and noticed your posts on here looked similar to what I was looking for. I’d love to help as well.

 

[Pelonsax]

@silver8ack @ashfordtrader https://usethinkscript.com/threads/rob-smiths-the-strat-indicator-for-thinkorswim.3312/