Printing Margin for Draw.Text()

[aligator]

Dear Support,

Currently I use Draw.Text() to draw swing high/low information using a +/- margin based on either a multiple of TickSize or ATR() away from the swing high/low bar. However, this margin is dynamic and becomes inconsistent, either too large or too small depending on timeframe, volatility, instrument, etc. Here is my question:

Is it possible to print swing information text (Vol, Points, etc.) with a constant margin that is static and will not change as the timeframe, volatility, or instrument is changed?

I assume this could be done using a certain number of pixels away from the swing highs and lows. Any ideas how to accomplish this in Draw.Text()?

Many thanks.

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello aligator,

Thanks for your post.

Draw.Text will allow us to place text at certain price levels. If you are trying to draw text a certain number of pixels away from a given point, this could be done with SharpDX rendering in OnRender. You could for example, use ChartScale.GetYByValue to get the Y coordinate of where you want to draw, and then you can add subtract pixels from that value to create the Y coordinate you want the text to reside.

To get more acquainted with SharpDX rendering, please see the Help Guide article below, and please see the SampleCustomRender indicator that comes with NinjaTrader.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/help..._rendering.htm

ChartScale.GetYByValue - https://ninjatrader.com/de/support/h...etybyvalue.htm

We look forward to assisting.

[s.kinra]

Hello aligator,
You can try yPixelOffset within Draw.Text(), I am attaching a snapshot of it for quick reference. If it doesn't work for yo then you might need a new one as suggested by Jim.

[aligator]

Hello aligator,

Thanks for your post.

Draw.Text will allow us to place text at certain price levels. .

Thanks Jim,

I was trying to avoid SharpDX, if possible, since I had several indicators to fix and instead find a way to use a static vertical margin in Draw.Text(). This feature is already provided in Help section and I missed it. Although, at some point I have to transition to SharpDX for more options and efficiency.

Thanks again.

Hello aligator,

You can try yPixelOffset within Draw.Text(), I am attaching a snapshot of it for quick reference. If it doesn't work for yo then you might need a new one as suggested by Jim.

Thank you kinra,

That works perfectly. The yPixelOffset syntax was already in Help Section as 1 of the 7 options for Draw.Text(), and I missed it.