can the strategy builder generate this code?

[joemiller]

can line#2 be generated by the strategy builder conditions window or must the code be unlocked?
[i.e.] i can't figure out how to create line#2 within the strategy builder?

line#1 if indicator[bar1] > indicator[bar2]
line#2 then if (indicator[bar0] – indicator[bar1]) < (indicator[bar1] – indicator[bar2])

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello,

Thank you for the post.

This is possible using the builder.

The first condition would just require selecting an indicator on the left column, select Greater than, and the other indicator on the right column.

The second condition you could complete using Offsets and arithmetic.

On the left column you would select the Indicator and for its Offset value click in the box to open the Input selector and choose the Second indicator. For the arithmetic select minus. Do the same on the right column selecting the BarsAgo as you go along.

I look forward to being of further assistance.

[joemiller]

many thanks jesse, that really helped ... a LOT!

[joemiller]

I have successfully created a desired strategy for indicator ADL … guided by
the attached images you provided.

I actually need the same thing for the HMA Indicator, but the HMA is more
complicated … so much so that I have not yet been able to successfully do it.

Please help [e.g.] perhaps give me the same kind of guidance you provided
for the ADL indicator.

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello joemiller,

Thanks for writing back.

While I am unsure of the complete context of the condition you wish to create, you can use the Strategy Builder to create this same condition using an HMA instead of an ADL indicator. I have attached similar pictures setting up this condition using HMA's as an example.

I have set the periods for these indicator's to be 14, this may vary depending how you wish to implement this condition.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

[joemiller]

thanks jim,

I want my set1 conditions to be the 2 lines shown below … [set 2 will be a mirror image of set1].
Just want to be sure that I clearly described what I need before I continue to try to implement
your example to successfully generate line#2 … which so far i haven’t been able to do. Both
conditions must be met. Line#1 is easy, Line#2 not so easy for me.

Line#1 HMA(Close, 14)[1] > HMA(Close, 14)[2]
Line#2 (HMA(Close, 14)[0] - HMA(Close, 14)[1]) < (HMA(Close, 14)[1] - HMA(Close, 14)[2])

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello joemiller,

Thanks for the reply.

Your syntax is correct on the second condition. I've created a video tutorial that shows you how to create this condition in the Strategy Builder, as well.

https://www.screencast.com/t/2lbDcJVgCiU

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

[joemiller]

thanks jim ... that was really good help and much appreciated. i was able to readily create the desired condition

(HMA(Close, 14)[0] - HMA(Close, 14)[1]) < (HMA(Close, 14)[1] - HMA(Close, 14)[2])

now i am trying to simply replace period=14 with user input=HmaPeriod to obtain

(HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[0] - HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[1])) < (HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[1] - HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[2]))

So far i have not been able to do so. some more help will be much appreciated. i'm confident that my user input definition is ok [i.e.] once again my problem is with manipulating the condition builder windows to build my desired condition.

[JMont1]

JoeMiller, I am very interested in the ability to use Strategy Builder for ever more complex strategies without unlocking the code.

This strategy seems like it would have very good examples to review. Is there any chance you would share your final draft? If you are willing but do not want it completely public, may I request you PM me?

Good trading ALL!

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello joemiller,

Thanks for the reply.

You can set a period to a variable by selecting the set text when you place your mouse over the Period field.



I've created a video demonstrating this as well: https://www.screencast.com/t/jxZwaqSK

While we are happy to assist you and provide you direction in using the Strategy Builder, this thread is beginning to escape the scope of support services that we provide. We have a webinar on using the Strategy Builder in NinjaTrader 8 where we like to direct educational questions regarding the Strategy Builder.

You can register for one of these webinars here: http://ninjatrader.com/Webinar/Strategy-Builder-301

Also available is a recorded version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KQF2Sv27oE

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.

[joemiller]

JoeMiller, I am very interested in the ability to use Strategy Builder for ever more complex strategies without unlocking the code.

This strategy seems like it would have very good examples to review. Is there any chance you would share your final draft? If you are willing but do not want it completely public, may I request you PM me?

Good trading ALL!

will do by all means, happy to share it ...no secrets involved. i will keep this thread updated. if i fail to do so just rattle my cage. the strategy is entirely fictitious, evolving as i have progressed for learning purposes. i randomly picked HMA because it is more complex than ADL. stand by ... i intend to continue ratcheting up the indicator complexity because the strategy builder is such a powerful tool for a non-programmer like me. well
worth the time. videos created by the platform support team are especially useful.

[joemiller]

Hello joemiller,

Thanks for the reply.

You can set a period to a variable by selecting the set text when you place your mouse over the Period field.



I've created a video demonstrating this as well: https://www.screencast.com/t/jxZwaqSK

While we are happy to assist you and provide you direction in using the Strategy Builder, this thread is beginning to escape the scope of support services that we provide. We have a webinar on using the Strategy Builder in NinjaTrader 8 where we like to direct educational questions regarding the Strategy Builder.

You can register for one of these webinars here: http://ninjatrader.com/Webinar/Strategy-Builder-301

Also available is a recorded version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KQF2Sv27oE

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.

ok, thanks for all the great help jim. i will divert to the suggested help route in the future.

[joemiller]

i have finally succeeded in creating my desired condition displayed just below except for the unwanted term (HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[2])) ) at the end.

(HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[0] - (HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[1])) < (HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[1] - ((HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[2]) - (HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[2])) ))

question 1] any suggestions about the best sequence of steps to follow to get rid of the unwanted term at the end?
question 2] why is HmaPeriod sometimes expressed as HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))?
question 3] why does ''Close'' sometimes appear and sometimes not?

[joemiller]

i have finally succeeded in creating my desired condition displayed just below except for the unwanted term (HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[2])) ) at the end.

(HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[1] - (HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[0])) < (HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[2] - ((HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[1]) - (HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[2])) ))

question 1] any suggestions about the best sequence of steps to follow to get rid of the unwanted term at the end?
question 2] why is HmaPeriod sometimes expressed as HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))?
question 3] why does ''Close'' sometimes appear and sometimes not?

Never mind question#1, i simply created a new set of conditions from scratch. i am now suddenly sufficiently proficient to quickly step thru the process. As is always the case, when I finally understand the process I WONDER WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS ... IT IS SO EASY!!!

So the condition is now
(HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[1] - (HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[0])) < (HMA(Close, HmaPeriod)[2] - ((HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))[1])
and question#2 & question#3 still apply
[i.e.] question 2] why is HmaPeriod sometimes expressed as HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPeriod))?
question 3] why does ''Close'' sometimes appear and sometimes not?

[joemiller]

THIS IS JUNK ... IGNORE IT

HMA(CovertToInt32(HmaPe)?
ques3] why does ''Close'' somses not?