Write to a file

[mrmistermike2016]

I would like to create a file and write to it from a strategy, is that possible? I've found examples for indicators but not strategies.

Is there a unique number to identify each position? If so, how do I get that # in Ninjascript?

Thanks!!

[NinjaTrader_JessicaP]

Hello mrmistermike2016, and thank you for your question. For File I/O, you will need to use MSDN's built-in C# functionality. Here is some publicly available documentation on File I/O and, if you intend to read this data in a spreadsheet, some publicly available documentation for CSV methods as well.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/k3352a4t.aspx

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3...-using-c-sharp (David Pokluda's answer regarding using the Visual Basic CSV implementation from C#)

Is there a unique number to identify each position?

You as a user can

• create a Dictionary<long, Position>
• implement an OnPositionUpdate method
• use the (linked documentation publicly available) MSDN C# UUID method to create a unique ID for each position
• use this unique ID as your Dictionary key, and your Position object as its value

Please let us know if there are any other ways we can help

[mrmistermike2016]

This doesn't make sense to me. So if I have an issue with a position and I need to discuss it with my broker, what information do I give them?

How do I request/suggest this enhancement in a newer version? I can't believe I'm the only trader that would find this information useful.

Thanks!!

[NinjaTrader_JessicaP]

Since I am more of a technical support specialist I have contacted a colleague of mine who can discuss your options as far as consulting with a NinjaScript specialist who can configure your strategy with the functionality I outlined.

[NinjaTrader_RyanL]

Hello mrmistermike2016,

This is Ryan L. from the NinjaTrader Ecosystem responding on behalf of my colleague Jessica.

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[mrmistermike2016]

Hey Ryan, I don't need a Ninjascript consultant. I have been programming for years and I have a slew of colleagues with C# experience. My question is regarding the Position ID and can I access it or not in Ninjascript?

I spoke to the team at Forex.Com and all positions and orders have unique IDs. Why can't I see it like I can the open price, position type, etc? Somehow behind the scene Ninjatrader has to connect to the right position and order at the broker. How is that done?

Thanks!!

[NinjaTrader_JessicaP]

I believe there was a miscommunication. If you are not asking how to implement File I/O, and based on your most recent post, I believe you may be referring to an Order ID. That information can be retrieved from OnOrderUpdate. The passed-in order object has a unique OrderID. This information as well as information regarding the order type, entry price, and others is made available here as well. This documentation has more information.

Order objects : http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpG...n-us/order.htm
OnOrderUpdate (contains a code example) : http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpG...rderupdate.htm

Position in NinjaScript usually refers to e.g. "3 deep on the long side of the market". Tracking when that sort of Position had occurred uniquely is something a user will need to do. However, the method used to enter a Position is usually referred to as an Order, and these are indeed automatically assigned tracking IDs.

I hope this clears up the situation, and the way I had interpreted your request. Please let us know if there are any other ways we can help.

[mrmistermike2016]

Thanks Jessica. I'll work in it and let you know.

Thanks!!

[mrmistermike2016]

Wrong thread!