Understanding import options - Correct import format for Ninja export

[mafon]

From https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...?importing.htm

Format
Select one of three options available in the Format drop down menu:

1.MetaStock - Select this option if importing a MetaStock historical data text file
2.NinjaTrader (timestamps in import file(s) represent end of bar time)
3.NinjaTrader (timestamps in import file(s) represent start of bar time)
4.Tick Data, LLC



If importing data exported from NinjaTrader should I choose option 2. or 3. ?

[NinjaTrader_Tyler]

Hello mafon,

Thanks for posting.

This is dependent upon how the data you are importing is timestamped. If bars are timestamped with the bar close time, option 2 should be used. If they are timestamped with the bar open time, option 3 should be used. The link you provided shows the formatting for this.

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

[mafon]

The data was already in NT8, I export it by clicking Export.
Then I do some editing of the price fields in some lines in an external text editor and want to import it back to NT8.
Is 2. or 3. the correct option?

[NinjaTrader_Tyler]

Hello,

Thanks for your reply.

Option 2 would be the correct option in this case.

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