different instrument actions?

[Burga1]

Hi,

Is it possible to modify a strategy code based upon which instrument the strategy is applied to? For example:

if(USD/JPY){variable = 1;}
if(EUR/USD){variable = 54;}
if(EUR/JPY){variable = 12;}

I'm NOT attempting to do anything other than have the strategy determine what instument it is applied to...I want to be able to change certain variables within the strategy (as above) based upon this information. Is this possible?

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Sure. Please see either of these properties: http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...umentName.html

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

[Burga1]

Hi,

Thanks for that info, this seems useful. In usage, would I have to do something like this? (online help is non-specific):

if(Instrument.MasterInstrument.Name == "USDJPY"){do something;}

Is that correct syntax? Thanks again.

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Correct. Just match the string with the instrument name. I suggest you use a Print on Instrument.MasterInstrument.Name to see what it returns so you can match the formatting and such.

[Burga1]

Thank you. What about chart time periods? Is it possible to determine if a strategy is being applied to charts with, for example, 5 and/or 30 minute time intervals?

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

BarsPeriod.Id
BarsPeriod.Value

[Burga1]

Thank you for the useful information...