Bid/Ask Volume Update Frequency

[mattage86]

Hi,


I couldn't find the answer so I started a new thread.

I'm plotting using the GetCurrentAskVolume() and GetCurrentBidVolume() functions, but they are only getting updated on each tick, or when a trade is made.

Is there a way to keep these continually updated as the Bid/Ask volumes change without trading?


Thanks!
Matthew

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello mattage86,

Are you printing these in OnBarUpdate()?

If so, this would print anytime the bar updates.

You could instead use a timer..

(edit corrected link to NT7 example)

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?p=519250#post519250

[mattage86]

Hi Chelsea,


Thanks for your quick reply. I am using OnBarUpdate().

I like the timer idea, however won't this further delay the values being updated?


My goal is to have my chart's volume data update as frequently as the ChartTrader Bid/Ask volumes are updated. So I need them to continually update in between ticks. Does that make sense?



I'm brand new to programming for NinjaTrader so there may very well be something extremely basic that I'm not yet aware of.



Matthew

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello mattage86,

The timer would triggering the frequency that you set this to and will be outside of OnBarUpdate.

[mattage86]

Ok great. I will play with it.

Are there any NT7 examples that you are aware of?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello mattage86,

I see the example I linked in post #2 was for NT8. I corrected the link to examples for NT7.

[mattage86]

You’re awesome. Thanks for your help!