Add buttons to existing Chart Toolbar

[vantojo]

Hello,

Anyone have code snippets to add buttons (and events) to the existing Chart Toolbar?

Like we used to do in NT7?

(there is posted code to create a new virtual toolbar, but I'm looking for something simpler...)

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hell vantojo,

Thanks for your question.

Please see the examples found below. I believe you will want to be looking for ChartToolBarCustomMenuExample.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-8/indicator-development/96376-modifications-to-chart-wpf-elements-and-tab-considerations

We look forward to assisting.

[DTSSTS]

here is a link to add Long Short Toolbar buttons to chart, but not chart trader

https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/user-app-share-download/long-short-toolbar-buttons-2/

I also know a coder who built me a customer indicator that adds buttons to my chart Trader if you dont figure it out. He stays pretty booked

[Leeroy_Jenkins]

https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/use...ers-and-wicks/

I use this as example, pretty easy logic to build own buttons.

[vantojo]

What I would like to do is add buttons to the existing chart toolbar and not add another toolbar...similiar to how we "used to do it" in NT7. Except now of course we have WPF.

[vantojo]

Ok, the name threw me off...https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/use...ers-and-wicks/

that looks like it uses the existing toolbar...thanks

[eddiekellertri]

I like to add a chart trader to my top bar, I have all my drawing tools on the left side of the chart so plenty room on top to have all chart trader info in there in small bottoms. Is that possible, that would be great.

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello eddiekellertri,

This is possible and the linked examples in post #2 will show how to perform any needed WPF modifications.

Performing the same tasks as Chart Trader with your buttons can be done by finding the existing buttons by automation ID and then invoking the button presses by raising an event for the Button.ClickEvent of the button. Outside of a button (outside of UI thread) could be done through a dispatcher.

From inside a custom button press (on UI thread)

if (modifyCtSellMarketButton != null)
{
    modifyCtSellMarketButton.RaiseEvent(new RoutedEventArgs(Button.ClickEvent));
}

The SampleWPFModifications example shows finding Buy and Sell market buttons using automation ID's in CreateWPFControls() for use case 6.

 modifyCtBuyMarketButton = chartTraderGrid.FindFirst("ChartTraderControlQuickBuyMarketButton") as Button;
modifyCtSellMarketButton = chartTraderGrid.FindFirst("ChartTraderControlQuickSellMarketButton") as Button;

Inspect from with Windows SDK can be used to find the automation ID's of each button on Chart Trader by opening inspect, and clicking the buttons on Chart Trader. You will find that that automation ID's are similar to the Buy and Sell market buttons.

Download Inspect (publicly available link) - https://developer.microsoft.com/en-u...indows-10-sdk/

You can then find the inspect.exe tool in C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\bin\10.0.19041.0\x64

Let us know if there is anything else we can do to help.

[eddiekellertri]

This is what Im trying to do, can someone help/guide , I dont have many coding skills

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello eddiekellertri,

WPF modifications are one of the more complex things you can do with NinjaScript, learning how to perform them requires getting your hands dirty and understanding what is done in the WPF modification examples.

The first step I would suggest would be to review the examples to see how you can add a toolbar and add buttons. This will likely be the most difficult task. Making your own script that adds a toolbar and buttons based off of the examples will be the best way to navigate that part.

After that, I would suggest adding your buttons and then to test invoking a one of the Sell Market or Buy Market buttons from your one button. You can reference the snippet I have provided in post #8 that shows invoking the Sell Market button. Note that you will have to find the button by automation ID (which is also demonstrated in the SampleWPFModifications example.)

After you get that button working, download the Windows SDK and use the Inspect tool to find the automation ID's for the other Chart Trader buttons. Then you would just have to wire up those remaining buttons.

This would be a bit more of a complex task for a new developer, but will be rewarding after you accomplish your goal.

If you instead are looking for services to have a script written for you that accomplishes this task, I can have a colleague chime in on NinjaScript Consulting services in our EcoSystem.

Please let us know if that is something that interests you.

[aligator]

What I would like to do is add buttons to the existing chart toolbar and not add another toolbar...similiar to how we "used to do it" in NT7. Except now of course we have WPF.

Just download and use mahToolBar6 indicator (link bellow). It will install all drawing tolls icons in the main toolbar, including Chart Trader and much more. You have the option to select any number of the 1-click icons to show in the main menu bar and save your chart space. Just read the description provided with indicator. I think this is what you are looking for here:

https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/use...-mahtoolbar-2/

Cheers!

[eddiekellertri]

Hello eddiekellertri,

WPF modifications are one of the more complex things you can do with NinjaScript, learning how to perform them requires getting your hands dirty and understanding what is done in the WPF modification examples.

The first step I would suggest would be to review the examples to see how you can add a toolbar and add buttons. This will likely be the most difficult task. Making your own script that adds a toolbar and buttons based off of the examples will be the best way to navigate that part.

After that, I would suggest adding your buttons and then to test invoking a one of the Sell Market or Buy Market buttons from your one button. You can reference the snippet I have provided in post #8 that shows invoking the Sell Market button. Note that you will have to find the button by automation ID (which is also demonstrated in the SampleWPFModifications example.)

After you get that button working, download the Windows SDK and use the Inspect tool to find the automation ID's for the other Chart Trader buttons. Then you would just have to wire up those remaining buttons.

This would be a bit more of a more complex task for a new developer, but will be rewarding after you accomplish your goal.

If you instead are looking for services to have a script written for you that accomplishes this task, I can have a colleague chime in on NinjaScript Consulting services in our EcoSystem.

Please let us know if that is something that interests you.

I don't think I have the time and the knowledge to do that so is any developer or someone like to help or offer services, please contact me

[eddiekellertri]

Just download and use mahToolBar6 indicator (link bellow). It will install all drawing tolls icons in the main toolbar, including Chart Trader and much more. You have the option to select any number of the 1-click icons to show in the main menu bar and save your chart space. Just read the description provided with indicator. I think this is what you are looking for here:

https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/user-app-share-download/a-mahtoolbar-2/

Cheers!

That does not do what Im looking for at all

[NinjaTrader_ThomasC]

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