how to get Period separator's candle id ?

[Arman]

Is there any simpler way to get the candle id where a period has started?

i know that there is a way around it by using the Bars() function and calculating the candles from current time to the time 00:01 for one day period  and then for weekly using the day of the week  filter, but trying to avoid it if possible , looking for something simpler then that , if there is any ........

not looking for the exact code , just some guidance .......

thanks 

[William Roeder]

Arad_1: Is there any simpler way to get the candle id where a period has started?

Depends on the chart period.

1. Less than H4 it is the start of a new day.

   int iBOD = iBarShift(_Symbol,_Period, Date() );

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2. H4 it is the start of the week.
3. D1 it is the start of the month.
4. W1 it is the start of the year.