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Compilation error

Fix `plot()` in local scope

Move `plot()` to global scope and make its series conditional. Pine must register plots during compilation, so calls inside `if`, loops, functions, or methods are rejected. Passing `close > open ? close : na` keeps the plot declaration global while hiding its value on bars that do not meet the condition. The same pattern can use a conditional color when the series should remain visible.

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Broken code.pine
//@version=6
indicator("Local plot demo", overlay = true)
if close > open
    plot(close)
Fixed code.pine
//@version=6
indicator("Local plot demo", overlay = true)
plot(close > open ? close : na)
Diff.pine
--- broken.pine
+++ fixed.pine
@@
-if close > open
-    plot(close)
+plot(close > open ? close : na)

Root causes

  • `plot()` is called inside an `if`, loop, function, or method scope.
  • A helper function tries to create plot visuals instead of returning a series to global scope.
  • Conditional visibility is implemented by conditionally calling `plot()` instead of using `na` for its series or color.

How the fix was verified

Method
Pineify UAT grammar checker via check-pine-script-grammar.mjs
Broken result
Returned a local-scope plot diagnostic at line 4, column 5.
Fixed result
Returned no grammar diagnostics.
Limit
The check proves valid placement and syntax. Confirm the intended gaps and plot style on a chart.

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