Can't make indicator against another indicator.

[RogerYork]

I don't seem to be able to make an indicator against an indicator value.

In my testing I tried to add an SMA 20 against the MACD Difference, I could only select Close.

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello RogerYork,

Thank you for your note.

I’ve provided a link which demonstrates the instructions below.

http://screencast.com/t/wqrIAsqZYrlM

Directions: You can make an indicator that has one indicator (SMA) reference another indicator (MACD). To build this code I opened the Strategy Wizard under Control Center>Tools>New NinjaScript>Strategy. Then on the Conditions and Actions page, under Conditions>New then I selected SMA under Indicators. I then set the input series to the MACD and plot to diff. I pressed OK, OK, then hit unlock code to see what this code looks like. I then copied the code and posted it in my indicator (which I’ve attached).

Code I set the indicator plot to:
Plot0.Set(SMA(MACD(12, 26, 9).Diff, 20)[0]);

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello RogerYork,

In the event I misunderstood your question, and you meant how do you add an indicator with another indicator selected as the input series, to a chart, for that you would right click on the Chart>Indicator>SMA (For example)>Then next to Input Series hover your mouse and you’ll see “…”, click that, then you’ll be given the option to switch the input to another indicator.

I’ve provided a Youtube link below covering how to do this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQRxnFzsUVA

Please let us know if you need further assistance.