Doji bars with NT

[Risk Manager]

i have a question about NT charting.

doji bars are always drawn in the color of green. is there any possibility to change the color of that doji bars anyway?

regards,

RM

[Harry]

Just need to code an indicator

You could code an indicator, something like this and apply it to the chart:

#region Variables
private Color smallBody = Color.Black;
#endregion

protected override void Initialize()
{
CalculateOnBarClose = false;
Overlay = true;
PriceTypeSupported = false;
DisplayInDataBox = false;
PaintPriceMarkers = false;
}

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
if (Math.Abs(Close[0]-Open[0])< 0.25*ATR(14)[0]) // Small body bar
BarColor = smallBody;
}

#region Properties
///<summary>
///</summary>
[Description("Select Bar Color")]
[Category("Colors")]
[Gui.Design.DisplayName("Doji")]
public Color SmallBody
{
get { return smallBody; }
set { smallBody = value; }
}
// Serialize Color object
[Browsable(false)]
public string SmallBodySerialize
{
get { return NinjaTrader.Gui.Design.SerializableColor.ToString( smallBody); }
set { smallBody = NinjaTrader.Gui.Design.SerializableColor.FromStrin g(value); }
}
#endregion

[Risk Manager]

code couldn't be compiled by NT

thanks for your response, but NT isn't able to compile the code you've posted. please note: i'm neewb with coding and NT scripting as well.

[eDanny]

http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/vb/showthread.php?p=145281&highlight=hollow+candles#post145281

[Harry]

Here's the indicator, quick and dirty. Just import via NT. You might want to enhance it.

thanks for your response, but NT isn't able to compile the code you've posted. please note: i'm neewb with coding and NT scripting as well.

Note: original file posted here removed because it had a bug, please use other file posted

[Risk Manager]

can't import scripts

hi,
i get the following message when i try to import NT scripts:

you have custom NT script files on your pc that have programming errors...

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

The error indicates your current NinjaScript files contain errors, which need to resolved first before you can import new NinjaScript files.

Please follow the instructions below to see where the errors are coming from after compiling any indicator or strategy. This will allow you to debug the indicator/ strategy or remove it from your PC. If you’re wondering why you receive an error when compiling only one indicator or strategy, it is because NinjaTrader compiles all indicators and strategies. Not just one.

1) Open NinjaTrader
2) From the Control Center -> Tools -> Edit NinjaScript -> Indicator
3) Select an indicator and double click on it.
4) A new window will appear and you will need to right click and compile the indicator.
5) At the bottom of the window a new section will appear were you can find the error locations. Double click the error and you will be directed to the location of the error.
6) From there you have the option to remove the indicator or debug it. You can delete NinjaScript files via Tools-->Edit NinjaScript-->Indicator/Strategy, highlight it and select Delete

You can find general debug information at the link below.

http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3418

In addition, you can try the following workaround as well. Note that you will lose all custom and third party NinjaScript files.

Create a backup file with 'NinjaScript files' unchecked(!).

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

Uninstall NinjaTrader via the Windows Control Panel-->Add/Remove Programs (XP), Programs and Features (Vista).

Delete the My Documents-->NinjaTrader 6.5 folder. Do not delete the NinjaTrader backup folder(!).

Clear your browser cache and download and install NinjaTrader 6.5 at the link below.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/webnew/download_download.htm

Restore your settings and you should be able to import new NinjaScript files again.

[Risk Manager]

thanks a lot, good advices!

everything ok now, also the doji script.


regards,

[Risk Manager]

there is one bug with the script...

the doji script works well in the case of switching between a time frame and then go back to the initial period. but there is a bug when you stay in one time frame all the time. if you do so the indicator will draw the bars always in the color that is related to the small body bars.

what's wrong here?

[Harry]

To be honest, I do not understand what you are talking about... could you explain what you are doing?

the doji script works well in the case of switching between a time frame and then go back to the initial period. but there is a bug when you stay in one time frame all the time. if you do so the indicator will draw the bars always in the color that is related to the small body bars.

what's wrong here?

[Harry]

Just a model for paintbars

Saw what you mean, need to reset when the range of a bar exceeds the doji range. It was just an example how to code paint bars.....

[Risk Manager]

now the indicator works fine

Saw what you mean, need to reset when the range of a bar exceeds the doji range. It was just an example how to code paint bars.....

thank you very much harry and sorry for my bad explanations in the last post.

regards,
RM