ATM quantity

[Leeroy_Jenkins]

Hey,
1. Is it possible to change number of contracts within ATM strategy? Automatically, without chart trader.
2. Is it possible to call indicator within a strategy with default parameters (which set OnStateChange if (State == State.SetDefaults)) so I don't need to send parameters everytime I ask indicator's value?

[Leeroy_Jenkins]

3. How to hide profit/loss on the chart when I use chart trader?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Leeroy_Jenkin,

While there is no guarantee the value will be set when you expect, the object itself can be found through the AutomationID.

Below is a link to an example with undocumented code that demonstrates.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/historical-beta-archive/version-8-beta/90509-is-it-possible-to-enter-a-position-using-an-indicator-and-not-a-strategy?p=1055898#post1055898

The default parameters will be loaded only when creating a new instance of the indicator.
Yes, you are able to set the initial default value for new instances of indicators when they are first added by setting the value in State.SetDefaults.

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

Once instance is added, the user selected settings would be used from then on. These would be saved in the workspace. These can also be saved in a chart template.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/index.html?workspaces_menu.htm#SavingAWorkspace

The position entry marker cannot be removed from the chart.

[Leeroy_Jenkins]

Ok, thanks.
I got ATM strategy based on SampleATMStrategy. Ofc I have ATM template which this strategy uses. By default it has 1 contract. But what should I do if I wanna trade 2 contracts once? Why It's still places 1 contract order even if on chart trader I set 2? Saving by default is only solution to change it?

[Leeroy_Jenkins]

By default quantity I mean this value:

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Leeroy_Jenkins,

I am not aware of any way to set the default quantity for the Atm Strategy Template window.

[Leeroy_Jenkins]

The question here is why "Order qty" from chart trader doesn't affect quantity of traded contracts by programmed ATM strategy (SampleATMStrategy)?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Leeroy_Jenkins,

The quantity in the Atm Strategy Template window is meant to be set and saved with the Atm Strategy Template. When re-opening the template, the template will be controlling that quantity input, not the Chart Trader.

When an Atm Strategy Template is selected from the drop-down, the quantity saved in the template will be loaded in Chart Trader in the Quantity selector.

Chart Trader does not affect NinjaScript Strategies in any way. It doesn't affect the account. It doesn't affect the quantity. Chart Trader is completely separate and does not affect NinjaScript Strategies.