Account as a Parameter

[pmaglio]

Hi, I was trying to use a TypConverter to let the user select between the available account
Tried this but doesnt looks to work
Anyone can help ?

[NinjaScriptProperty]
[TypeConverter(typeof(NinjaTrader.Gui.Tools.Account Selector))]
[Display( Name = "Account", GroupName = "Parameters", Order = 1)]
public Account My_Account
{ get; set; }

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello pmaglio,

Currently, using TypeConverters is not fully supported by NinjaTrader Support.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?p=470421#post470421

Would you like to submit a feature request to allow an Account selector input be added to an indicator (or strategies) NinjaScript properties?

This thread will also remain open for any community members that may know of a way to add an account selector as a NinjaScript property.

[pmaglio]

yes, please...
That would be of great help

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello pmaglio,

I've submitted a feature request on your behalf to allow ninjaScript properties of account with a type converter.

It is up to development to decide if an when a feature request will be implemented.

We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. Please let me know of any other requests or suggestions you may have.

[pmaglio]

Another way to retrieve the same info would be knowing if the user has an account selected on Chart Trader ; is that possible ?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello pmaglio,

It would be possible to create an account selector in custom area on the chart, or in a custom addon window. This would not be the same as a NinjaScript property that would appear in the Indicator parameters.

http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/account_class.htm

Below is a link to an example script that uses an AccountSelector.
http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum...555#post515555

And a link to the AddOn Development Overview page of the help guide where you can download the AddOn Framework NinjaScript Basic file which also includes an example of an AccountSelector.

http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/addon_development_overview.htm

This same AccountSelector type that would be used in the Addon is what is being used in ChartTrader.

For example:

NinjaTrader.Gui.Tools.AccountSelector chartTraderAccountSelector = Window.GetWindow(ChartControl.Parent).FindFirst("ChartTraderControlAccountSelector") as NinjaTrader.Gui.Tools.AccountSelector;

if (chartTraderAccountSelector != null && chartTraderAccountSelector.SelectedAccount != null)
	Print(string.Format("{0} | Selected account | DisplayName: {1}, Name: {2}", DateTime.Now, chartTraderAccountSelector.SelectedAccount.DisplayName, chartTraderAccountSelector.SelectedAccount.Name));
else
	Print(string.Format("{0} | account selector or selected account null", DateTime.Now));