Print(output1 and 2)

[frankduc]

I try to understand the concept of printing in output tab 1 and 2 but i find the exemple in https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/ confusing.

First do we need to call PrintTo=PrintTo.OutputTab1; in State==State.SetDefaults?

The only thing i want to do is to Print

if ((closest <= fibo))
{
Print(closest.ToString("N4")); Why cant we just doPrintTo.OutputTab1closest.ToString("N4")); ?
}

and Print:

if ((closest >= fibo))
{
Print(closest.ToString("N4")); Why cant we just do PrintTo.OutputTab2(closest.ToString("N4")); ?

}

thank you

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello frankduc,

The only thing i want to do is to Print

If you just want to print, you don't need to use this property at all.

If you wanted to use a specific output window tab, that can be set using this property.

This is a script property which you set to define how the script works in general. If you wanted this script specifically to always print to output 2, you could set that in State.SetDefaults. If you just wanted output 1, this property doesn't have to be used at all. You can also see the sample on the PrintTo page "Setting PrintTo conditionally in a single script" if you wanted to switch between outputs later in your logic, there are multiple use cases shown in that help document.

Why cant we just do PrintTo.OutputTab2(closest.ToString("N4"));

Because this is not valid syntax. You would need to use the "Setting PrintTo conditionally in a single script" sample on the PrintTo page if you wanted to specify a window before a print.

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

[frankduc]

ok i get it!
thanks

Chelsea did not reply my last post (probably she's off duty)
Can you reply if you have the time?

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello frankduc,

Yes I will notify him that you mentioned him in this post. He will otherwise reply when he is available to reply.

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