Is it possible calling Time of the day without any event-driven known method in NT7

[pstrusi]

My goal is simple, calling time of the day regardless of any NT7 event-driven method is called, I mean I'd like to build my own time-driven method. Sounds simple but I believe it's not given NT7 fixed event-driven architecture. It should be something like:

// Variable declaration
private TimeSpan 	start= new TimeSpan(16, 59, 00);
private TimeSpan 	end= new TimeSpan(17, 14, 59);

// Core
if ( ( DateTime.Now.TimeOfDay > start ) && ( DateTime.Now.TimeOfDay < end ) )
{
  // Do something;
}

Looking at this code sample, some question pop:

private void TimerEventProcessor(Object myObject, EventArgs myEventArgs)
		{
			TriggerCustomEvent(MyCustomHandler, 0, myTimer.Interval);
		}		

		private void MyCustomHandler(object state)
		{
			// Comparing and customer actions
        
		}

1. The only way to call "TriggerCustomEvent" is through "TimerEventProcessor" ?
2. Is there any other way to call "TriggerCustomEvent" just from TimeOfDay?


I'm doing my search but any suggestions would be appreciated as always !

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello pstrusi,

If you are wanting to trigger actions even if no ticks are being received (such as when the market is closed), then yes, use a timer.

Below is a public link to an example of using a timer.

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

TriggerCustomEvent() will synchronize the series to be up-to-date if these need to be used. (like calling the time or close price of bar)

If you are needing actions to take place in real-time but are able to wait for ticks to be received to drive the actions, then use CalculateOnBarClose as false (or add a secondary series for intra-bar granularity).