# Scanners

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Scanner automations typically begin with a [symbol loop](/tools/bots/loops.md) and a subsequent list of one or more [decisions](/tools/bots/decision-actions.md), ending with an 'Open Position' action.

Here is an example of a scanner that evaluates the market and opens a bullish or bearish credit spread depending on the current conditions:

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### Open Position action

The 'Open Position' action includes all the position's details, including the symbol, expiration, strike prices, position sizing, [SmartPricing](/tools/bots/smartpricing.md) settings, [Exit Options](/tools/managing-positions/exit-options.md), and any [tags](/tools/bots/tags.md) you may want automatically applied to the position that is opened.

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We can also define one or more entry criteria:

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As well as position criteria to set minimum and maximum values for specific variables, which the bot will filter out if your criteria aren't met:

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