Issue about Instruments List

[dcheg]

Hello. I've found that Instrument List (in Instument Manager) is not complete. I can't find a lot of instruments that I need. How do I update it?

Thanks in advance.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello dcheg,

Thank you for your post.

Please follow the instructions below if you want to add an instrument to an instrument list:

• Go to Tools > Instrument Manager
• Search for the instrument you wish to add by typing the name in the Name field or the description in the Description field > left click Search
• Select the instrument list you wish to add the instrument to via the "Instrument lists" drop down list in the upper left hand corner
• Select the exchange (Default recommend for equities) as this will route orders to your broker smart routing system
• Select the appropriate expiration date if this is a futures instrument
• Press the "<" button to add the instrument to the list

You are now complete and can press the "OK" button.

For more information on the Instrument Manager please visit the following link: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...nt_manager.htm

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

[dcheg]

When I asked about Instrument List I meant the big table in the center of Instrument manager. I can't find required Instruments in it. How do I update (add) instruments in this table?

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello dcheg,

Thank you for your response.

NinjaTrader comes pre-loaded with the most commonly traded instruments however, you may find the need to add an additional instrument. Please follow the instructions below to add an instrument in the Instrument Manager.

• From the NinjaTrader Control Center window select the menu Tools > Instrument Manager
• Press the "New" button
• *Enter in instrument specific information and select the appropriate exchange (add Default exchange for equities in addition to the actual exchange)
• Fill in any relevant information under the "Misc" tab such as symbol mapping for your target connectivity provider
• Press the "OK" button

* If you wish to add an equity, this can be accomplished without following the steps above. Just open a chart (for example) and start typing in the symbol and a new instrument is automatically created.

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

[dcheg]

Hello dcheg,

Thank you for your response.

NinjaTrader comes pre-loaded with the most commonly traded instruments however, you may find the need to add an additional instrument. Please follow the instructions below to add an instrument in the Instrument Manager.

• From the NinjaTrader Control Center window select the menu Tools > Instrument Manager
• Press the "New" button
• *Enter in instrument specific information and select the appropriate exchange (add Default exchange for equities in addition to the actual exchange)
• Fill in any relevant information under the "Misc" tab such as symbol mapping for your target connectivity provider
• Press the "OK" button

* If you wish to add an equity, this can be accomplished without following the steps above. Just open a chart (for example) and start typing in the symbol and a new instrument is automatically created.

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

Thanks for your explanations. I have two computers with NT. If I will add my specific instruments (which not pre-loaded) to the Instrument Manager, how do I transfer (get) them in other computer? Are there any opportunity to copy them from one to other?

[NinjaTrader_Kyle]

Hi dcheg,

Thanks for writing in.

Those setting would need to be transferred with a backup of the NinjaTrader database.

To create a backup: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...up_archive.htm

After backing up, move the file to your other PC via email or a USB drive.

Finally, restore those settings by following the steps listed here: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...up_archive.htm