Entering a position OnButtonClick

[RobotSyndicate]

Hello,


I have figured out how to create buttons, and can get them to work to enter and exit positions OnBarUpdate, but the result of this is that I click the button and then the strategy waits until the end of the bar to actually go long or short. How do I have the order placed right when I click the button? Can Iput the code in the OnButtonClick section like this? It doesn't seem to be working.

private void OnButtonClick(object sender, RoutedEventArgs rea)
{

if (shortButtonClicked)

{
EnterShort(Contracts, @"bearcrashOrder");
}

}

If i move this to the OnBarUpdate section it works, it just waits to EnterShort until the end of the bar if the button is in the clicked state. I want it to enter short as soon as I click the shortButton.

Thanks!

[RobotSyndicate]

Here is my whole OnButtonClick:

private void OnButtonClick(object sender, RoutedEventArgs rea)
{
//Button Management

System.Windows.Controls.Button button = sender as System.Windows.Controls.Button;
if (button == longButton && button.Name == "LongButton" && button.Content == "LONG")
{
button.Content = "Exit L";
button.Name = "ExitLongButton";
longButtonClicked = true;
return;
}

if (button == shortButton && button.Name == "ShortButton" && button.Content == "SHORT")
{
button.Content = "Exit S";
button.Name = "ExitShortButton";
shortButtonClicked = true;
return;
}

if (button == longButton && button.Name == "ExitLongButton" && button.Content == "Exit L")
{
button.Content = "LONG";
button.Name = "LongButton";
longButtonClicked = false;
return;
}

if (button == shortButton && button.Name == "ExitShortButton" && button.Content == "Exit S")
{
button.Content = "SHORT";
button.Name = "ShortButton";
shortButtonClicked = false;
return;
}

// Entry

if (shortButtonClicked)

{

EnterShort(Contracts, @"bearcrashOrder");

}

}

[RobotSyndicate]

OMG i figured it out myself and i'm SO excited for buttons! In hind sight, obviously had to put the entry orders under the area where a specific button is being referenced.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi RobotSyndicate, thanks for your post.

If you ever need a reference for buttons, this post from our colleague is a great reference to add to your notes:

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

Please let me know if you have any questions.