Type Input for Optional Symbol

[DTSSTS]

First I am not attempting to trade 2 symbols. Only 1 symbol traded. I wish to have a user input Box for Symbol to be Traded

This will be used for instance for a Strategy to Meet conditional logic of ES but then Trade the Symbol of this User input.

Which could be ES 09-20, or MES 09-20, or any symbol enter into this input

1st need the type input box to use fo rthis
2nd how to have the order entry acquire that input

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello DTSSTS,

While using a hardcoded instrument in AddDataSeries() is supported, using inputs in AddDataSeries() is not.

From the help guide:
"Arguments supplied to AddDataSeries() should be hardcoded and NOT dependent on run-time variables which cannot be reliably obtained during State.Configure (e.g., Instrument, Bars, or user input). Attempting to add a data series dynamically is NOT guaranteed and therefore should be avoided. Trying to load bars dynamically may result in an error similar to: Unable to load bars series. Your NinjaScript may be trying to use an additional data series dynamically in an unsupported manner."

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/adddataseries.htm

[DTSSTS]

OK SO if i wish to chart conditions on NQ 09-20 but submit EnterLong on MNQ 09-20 in the strategy how do i place that symbol into the order entry
thanks

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello DTSSTS,

Add a series with AddDataSeries().

AddDataSeries("MNQ 09-20", BarsPeriodType.Minute, 1);

Place the order to BarsInProgress 1.

EnterLong(1, 1, string.Empty);

[DTSSTS]

EnterLong(1, 1, string.Empty);

what part of this identifies the MNQ 09-20

and can that be done from strategy builder

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello DTSSTS,

Below is a link to the help guide on EnterLong().
https://ninjatrader.com/support/help.../enterlong.htm
https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/barsinprogress.htm

The 1 as the BarsInProgressIndex submits the order to the added series added with AddDataSeries().

Unfortunately, no, the Strategy Builder does not allow for orders to be submitted to an added series. The script would need to be unlocked.

[DTSSTS]

ok i can unlock later and do this, but the reason i am asking about what identifies the MNQ is that i will add several data series and then us the strategy to have ability to trade several optional symbols

Thanks for the help