referencing data on a different chart

[saroj]

Is it possible to reference the results of an indicator on a different chart? If so, how?

How do I access the time frame for a given chart from NinjaScript?

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

saroj,

Unfortunately an indicator only knows what is happening on the current chart it resides in.

To access timeframe of the chart it is currently on you can use this: http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...V6/Period.html

[saroj]

How to store data in a way that it can be shared across charts like a global variable

saroj,

Unfortunately an indicator only knows what is happening on the current chart it resides in.

To access timeframe of the chart it is currently on you can use this: http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...V6/Period.html

Thanks, Josh...

... so in NT 6.5 there is no way to create a global variable? I want to use the 12R chart to set direction/trend, but use a 4R chart to trigger entries in that direction. Any way to accomplish this?

If no, will this change in NT7?

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Global variables are not supported by us. You can do whatever you want in C#, but we will not be able to provide you with any guidance in this regard.

[saroj]

and in NT7?

Global variables are not supported by us. You can do whatever you want in C#, but we will not be able to provide you with any guidance in this regard.

leftover question from previous post...

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

... so in NT 6.5 there is no way to create a global variable?

Not exactly a "global variable", but this thread describes how to share values between indicators/strategies.

That thread adds detail to Exposing indicator values that are not plots, which is the most applicable sample for your situation.

[saroj]

Will Global Variables be available in NT7

Not exactly a "global variable", but this thread describes how to share values between indicators/strategies.

That thread adds detail to Exposing indicator values that are not plots, which is the most applicable sample for your situation.

Thanks Austin... I could be missing something, but I read through that thread and also the one about "Exposing... values...not plots..." however I don't see how that would solve my problem. I want to know what is happening on a 12R chart (giving trend and direction) from an indicator / strategy in a 4R chart (fine tuning entries). Thus, I want to share values between different charts, not different indicators or strategies.

I'm new to both NinjaScript and C# and OOP so excuse me if it is there in that thread and I simply don't see it or understand it.

still wondering about NT7 in this regard.

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Only way you can share this information is to build it directly into a multi-time frame strategy to begin with. http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...ameInstruments

[saroj]

What capability will exist in NT7 for cross-chart reference?

Only way you can share this information is to build it directly into a multi-time frame strategy to begin with. http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...ameInstruments

Josh? Anyone? (4th time I've asked)

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

I want to know what is happening on a 12R chart (giving trend and direction) from an indicator / strategy in a 4R chart (fine tuning entries).

The only way to share information between charts is to create two different indicators for each chart. It isn't possible without an indicator/strategy on each chart.

One indicator is applied to the 12R chart and this indicator could expose any variable inside the indicator.

The second indicator/strategy on the second chart (4R) would read the exposed variables from the first indicator and could then use those exposed values in it's own calculations.

The links I gave you earlier contain code that demonstrates this idea.

[saroj]

The only way to share information between charts is to create two different indicators for each chart. It isn't possible without an indicator/strategy on each chart. OK... I'M WITH YOU SO FAR

One indicator is applied to the 12R chart and this indicator could expose any variable inside the indicator.

The second indicator/strategy on the second chart (4R) would read the exposed variables from the first indicator and could then use those exposed values in it's own calculations.

OK... MAKES SENSE... SO AS LONG AS THEY ARE NAMED DIFFERENTLY, THEY COULD PERFORM THE SAME FUNCTION AND THE 4R CHART COULD READ THE "EXPOSED" VALUE GENERATED FROM THE 12R CHART...

The links I gave you earlier contain code that demonstrates this idea.

YES, BUT i GOT TOTALLY THROWN OFF BY JOSH'S ORIGINAL REPLAY TO MY ORIGINAL QUESTION WHEN HE SAID "Unfortunately an indicator only knows what is happening on the current chart it resides in."

NOW I'M LEFT WITH TRYING TO PUT THESE TWO OPPOSITE RESPONSES TOGETHER

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

The default behavior is for an indicator to not know what is going on with another chart, but that functionality is certainly possible with some programming. Please look at my post #6 in this thread.