# Custom Studies
Main Interface "Studies" tab
# Studies
Studies are very similar to signals, except Signals return a True or False, Studies return a Value. These values can be used as trade entries, or order components, or anything else where calculating a custom value is needed in trading. Examples include Studies for Opening Range + 3 x ATR or a value difference between the last 2 bar closes. We encourage keeping Signals in Simple mode unless you are an advanced user and know how to code. Example of a Signal that returns value of SC study Subgraph “Close” minus 10 points:
