Can I schedule trade n bars in the future?

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I've been asked to code a strategy that always exits from a position after 16 bars. Is there a way to send the exit order to the server at the same time the position is open? Specifically, I need to ensure that the position will exit after 16 bars even if the client workstation crashes or looses network connectivity.

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I need to ensure that the position will exit after 16 bars even if the client workstation crashes or looses network connectivity. Brokers don't offer time based Stops.