The Great Move: NT7 to NT8 - can I bring stuff with me?

[michelle99]

Hi there,

I want to take the plunge and move from NT7 to NT8. Is it possible to bring anything over from NT7? For example can I bring any of the below over from NT7 into NT8? If so, please could you provide a url which details the process to follow.

• ATM settings
• my home-made NinjaScript files?
• connection settings?
• any configuration settings?
• workspaces (ok I know this one won't be possible)
• chart templates?

Thanks in advance,
Michelle

[michelle99]

Oh - not to worry, I found a link providing all info on migrating:

https://ninjatrader.com/NinjaTrader-8-MigrationGuide

Migrating from version 7 to 8
On the first launch of NinjaTrader 8, you will be presented with the option to migrate some of your prior NinjaTrader settings over via a "Migrate NinjaTrader Data" pop-up window. This migration process will help considerably in transferring your NinjaTrader 7 settings and files, but it will NOT migrate all data, so it is important to understand what is and is not transferred prior to removing your NinjaTrader 7 installation. Note that there are no conflicts with having both NinjaTrader 7 and 8 installed concurrently, so if you wish to keep Version 7 you can certainly do so.

What Will Be Migrated

• Historical Market Data
• Market Replay Data
• Account Connections
• Custom Simulation Accounts
• Historical Executions
• Historical Orders
• Custom Instruments
  • Including Fundamental Data, Rollovers, Dividends, and Commissions
  
  
• Instrument Lists
• ATM Strategy Templates
  • Default parameter type will be set to “Ticks”
  
  
• Settings and Preferences
• License Key
• Hot Key Mappings
• Chart Drawing Object Templates

What Won't Be Migrated

• NinjaScript Indicators and Strategies
• Workspaces*
• Strategy Wizard Templates
• Chart Templates
• Default Templates for Bar Types, Drawing Objects, Indicators, and Strategies
• Session Templates
• Saved Strategy Backtest/Optimization Results