Bars.Period.Id - Interval Settings Conflict

[tonyh]

Hello:

When loading a chart, you have a choice of data bars: Month, Week, Day, Minute, etc.

You also have a choice of Interval Settings: 1, 2, etc.

However, when writing script for an indicator there is no location to put the interval setting. For example:

if(Bars.Period.Id == PeriodType.Minute)

I need to know the Interval Setting selected on the chart, no matter if it is 2 days, 3 weeks, etc. How can I do this?

Thanks.

Tony

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Bars.Period.Value

[tonyh]

Bars.Period.Value

Thanks Josh!

I notice that variables like these aren't available in the index part of Help section. Is there a location on the site where I can download the entire list to have onhand? Thanks.

[eDanny]

I second that. There is so much missing in the help files.

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

What is not in the Help Guide is not supported.

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/Period.html

You should be able to find the syntax there.

[RJay]

Hello:

When loading a chart, you have a choice of data bars: Month, Week, Day, Minute, etc.

You also have a choice of Interval Settings: 1, 2, etc.

However, when writing script for an indicator there is no location to put the interval setting. For example:

if(Bars.Period.Id == PeriodType.Minute)

I need to know the Interval Setting selected on the chart, no matter if it is 2 days, 3 weeks, etc. How can I do this?

Thanks.

Tony

Tony,

If your looking to change the default period settings for each chart type, the source file is in the "Type" folder. I think its charttype.cs or something like that. Make sure you recompile NT if you make any changes. Please use extreme caution if you choose to do this. Make copies of any file before making changes. Also, do a backup. If things go wrong, just restore to prior configuration or copy over edited file with original.

Also, I think the 3rd party developer app is one level up from the "Type" folder. It may be of some help.

RJay

[tonyh]

Format Data Series Window - Interval Setting - Data Series

Hello Josh:

After loading up a chart, and selecting my custom indicator to appear on the chart, the script must know the "Interval Setting" selected in the "Format Data Series" window. This is also known as "Data Series" at top of chart. I tried to use the Bars.Period.Value to return the "Interval Setting" selected in the Format Data Series Window or "Data Series" at top of chart. However, I found that this was not correct.

What variable name holds the "Interval Setting" number (ex: 1 min = 1, 120 min = 120) selected in the "Format Data Series" window or shown as "Data Series" at top of chart?

Thanks.

Tony

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Tony,

It is Bars.Period.Value. You should only access this in OnBarUpdate() where the Bars actually exist.

[tonyh]

Bars.Period.Value

Thanks Josh:

You are absolutely correct! I readjusted code to reflect this and everything is fine. Thanks.

Tony