Sma that changes color with trend

[EsTraderPete]

how to change plot color of sma in NinjaTrader8 ?
I would like to look back a certain number of bars, not 1 bar like the IsRising code

eg:
if (SMA(Period)[0] > SMA(Period)[10])
PlotBrushes[0][0] = PlotBrushes.Green

I have no problem writing an indicator using the IsRising code but that only looks back one bar, and is pretty useless for showing trends.

It seems very difficult to change plot colors.
Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
EsTraderPete

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello EsTraderPete,

Thanks for writing in.

You may utilize the ChartIndicators collection to change the color of an indicator's plot.

AddChartIndicator(EMA(Fast));
AddChartIndicator(EMA(Slow));

ChartIndicators[0].Plots[0].Brush = Brushes.Black;
ChartIndicators[1].Plots[0].Brush = Brushes.Blue;

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

We also have a sample on multi colored plots that may be of use to you. I will link it below:

http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?t=3227

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.

[EsTraderPete]

Thanks for replying.
That example will plot two different emas. What I am trying to do is change the color of one ma.
As in the IsRising example in the help guide but instead of just looking back one bar as IsRising does, I want to look back 10 or more.

[koganam]

Thanks for replying.
That example will plot two different emas. What I am trying to do is change the color of one ma.
As in the IsRising example in the help guide but instead of just looking back one bar as IsRising does, I want to look back 10 or more.

Your syntax is defective.

if (SMA(Period)[0] > SMA(Period)[10])
{
    // PlotBrushes[0][0] = PlotBrushes.Green - [COLOR="Red"][B]this is wrong[/B][/COLOR]
    PlotBrushes[0][0] = Brushes.Green
}

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello EsTraderPete,

Thanks for writing back to this thread.

It looks like koganam has given you a direct example that you could also use.

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

[EsTraderPete]

Thank you very much for your help. My syntax was the problem. The example from koganam fixed the problem.

Much appreciated
EsTraderPete