thinkScript Scan Studies - Instructions

Instructions for Installing Custom Scan thinkScripts in the thinkorswim Platform

The following instructions explain how to install a custom thinkScript
scan filter into the thinkorswim (TOS) platform. This will allow you to
create your own custom scans, extending the functionality beyond the
built-in scans, studies, and filters. Use these instructions to install
thinkScripts labeled "thinkScript Scan" in my Pastebin library.

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To install in the TOS platform:

• Click on the Scan tab and select the Stock Hacker sub-tab
• Click on Add Study Filter
• Note that an ADXCrossover study has been added by default
• Click ADXCrossover and select Custom...
• Click on the thinkScript Editor tab
• Select all of the study's text and hit Delete to clear it
• Copy and paste the desired study's text in its place
• Click OK

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Why can't I save my custom scan study? Do I need to go through this
procedure every time I want to reproduce my scan?

A: Unlike custom chart studies, there is no way to save this custom
Stock Hacker filter. I suggest that you instead save this (along with
any other criteria of your choosing) to a custom scan query by
clicking on Save Scan Query... You will then be able to bring up and
edit this custom scan by selecting it from the drop-down list as part
of a complete Stock Hacker query.

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Q: Why don't "input" variables produce nice data entry fields like they
do on chart studies, or like those in the built-in studies?

A: This is a limitation of the current implementation of thinkorswim.
While built-in scan studies have provisions for this, custom studies
do not. Custom studies just show as much of the code as will fit in
this area and don't allow for easy user-configurable input.

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Q: How can I help get thinkorswim fixed so that we can save our custom
scan queries and easily enter user-configured parameters?

A: Please contact support@thinkorswim.com to voice your support for
fixing these issues.