qif not working

[kiwibird]

Im new to ninja
In qif builder, I MAKE the folllowing
PLACE;BACK101;ES 06-08;SELL;1;MARKET;0;0;DAY;;IDNAME;;
THE BOX IS TICKED THAT SAYS WRITE FILE

at interface is ticked under file.
no execution occurs. Any idea why.
I have also writen a .qif file to C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming
and it still didnt trade.
ie PLACE;Back101;ES 06-08;SELL;1;MARKET;0;0;DAY;;qwe;;
I can execution via the orders buy sell button.
I ALSO write the file ie PLACE;Sim101;ES 06-08;SELL;1;MARKET;0;0;DAY;;qwe;;
and get no execution again
the logs show that account back101 doesnt exist, but i cant change this on qif builder. I dont know how to get back101 going as default account, but Sim101 should work with a maniual order filer


second issue is,
in the free version of ninja, can we trade a IB paper account?

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

- please make sure you have File->Automated Trading Interface checked
- unfortunately you can not trade IB paper trade account with the fredd NT version

[kiwibird]

box ticked

Box is ticked, and still no executions.
where do I find the log file?
can i change the folder than scans for qif files?

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

- The logs are available at Control Center->Logs tab.
- please make sure you are connected to a broker or data feed as you test
- please select the Sim101 account and NOT Back101

[kiwibird]

qif

how can i change the qif folder when ninja looks for qif files?
qif builder always has greyed out account back101 even if i selects im101
i will connect using simulated data feed.
thanks for your help
pz

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

>> how can i change the qif folder when ninja looks for qif files?
Unfortunately this is not supported.

[kiwibird]

Qif ..

at QIF DOesnt work, see log. I cant change the acount from greyed out back101,

file write below also doesnt work

PLACE;SIM101;ER2 06-08;BUY;1;MARKET;0;0;DAY;;;;

2008-04-18 02:09:10:750 ERROR: OIF delete error 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\2.qif' Exception 'The process cannot access the file 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\2.qif' because it is being used by another process.'
2008-04-18 02:09:50:328 ERROR: Unknown OIF file type 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\4.QIF'
2008-04-18 02:09:50:328 ERROR: OIF delete error 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\4.QIF' Exception 'The process cannot access the file 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\4.QIF' because it is being used by another process.'
2008-04-18 02:09:50:328 ERROR: Unknown OIF file type 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\4.QIF'
2008-04-18 02:09:50:328 ERROR: OIF delete error 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\4.QIF' Exception 'The process cannot access the file 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\4.QIF' because it is being used by another process.'

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

Sorry, not sure why you insist on the QIF file extension. The file name extension for ATI files is OIF not QIF.

[kiwibird]

Oif

OPPS correct extension is going to help
still not running
here is the log
file = "PLACE;SIM101;ER2 06-08;BUY;1;MARKET;0;0;DAY;;;;"
4/18/2008 3:06:03 AM|3|1|Unknown OIF file type 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\45.OIF'
4/18/2008 3:06:03 AM|3|1|OIF delete error 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\45.OIF' Exception 'The process cannot access the file 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\45.OIF' because it is being used by another process.'
4/18/2008 3:06:03 AM|3|1|Unknown OIF file type 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\45.OIF'
4/18/2008 3:06:03 AM|3|1|OIF delete error 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\45.OIF' Exception 'The process cannot access the file 'C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\incoming\45.OIF' because it is being used by another process.'

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

The application which writes the file needs to close or NT can not access the file. Or the application creates the file at a different location and moves it to the incoming directory after closing the file.

[kiwibird]

Qif Files Not Working

I am running the following ts code.
OIF STILL DOESNT WORK.
ati is on and green.
tradestation via port 25 works fines

the file contains...
PLACE;SIM101;ER2 06-08;BUY;1;MARKET;0;0;DAY;;;;



vars: intrabarpersist imp(0);
vars: intrabarpersist oldimp(0);
imp=i_marketposition*i_currentcontracts;
if lastbaronchart and imp <> oldimp then begin;
if imp> oldimp then
fileappend("C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\outgoing\"+numtostr(time,2)+".OIF",
"PLACE;SIM101;ER2 06-08;BUY;1;MARKET;0;0;DAY;;;;"+newline);
if imp< oldimp then

fileappend("C:\Documents and Settings\frankmer\My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\outgoing\"+numtostr(time,2)+".OIF",
"PLACE;SIM101;ER2 06-08;sell;1;MARKET;0;0;DAY;;;;"+newline);


end;

oldimp=imp;

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

- please try to build the OIF file in the OIF builder and make sure you submit the exact same format as created by the OIF builder
- next try the submit the OFI builder created file by checking the option on the OIF builder -> the file should be executed. If not, then please check for the logs

[kiwibird]

Oif Failes

OIF FAILS because back101 is used.
however the oif builder has a greyed out back101 account and I cant change it to sim101. There are no selectable options on the account box.

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

Please connect to any feed so you can use Sim101.

[kiwibird]

accounts

I was conected to simulator account.
I now am connected to interactive brokers.
I still have a greyed out back101 accout on oif builder