Access to TriggerCustomEvent() from within an Add-On

[pt-emini]

I have a System.Timers.Timer implemented in my custom Add-On with an associated TimerEventProcessor() method to handle the timer event. I have verified the timer triggers and activation of TimerEventProcessor() are working correctly in the Add-On. But, the TimerEventProcessor() method is not updating class member variables/objects as needed, so I tried calling TriggerCustomEvent() method from within TimerEventProcessor() to see if that would allow the custom timer event handling code to execute correctly. TriggerCustomEvent() is not recognized by the compiler in the Add-On. Any helpful advice or suggestions for a solution using a Timer event to trigger the periodic update of class member variables/objects in an Add-On or gaining access to the TriggerCustomEvent() method in an Add-On will be greatly appreciated.

The basic code goes something like this, (which does compile in an indicator. but will not compile in an Add-On):

private void TimerEventProcessor(Object source, System.Timers.ElapsedEventArgs eventArgs)
{
TriggerCustomEvent(myCustomHandler, 0);
}

private void myCustomHandler (Object state)
{
// update some class member variables
}

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hello pt-emini,

Thanks for your post.

The TriggerCustomEvent method is typically for indicators or strategies when a custom event needs to synchronize with the bars series. You should be able to omit the TriggerCustomEvent and just manipulate your class variables in the TimerEventProcessor method.

Please let me know if this does not resolve your inquiry.