Dashed Line by default?

[noevictorian]

I must be missing something but how do you create a Dashed line by default.

I can create a line using this:

Add(new Line(Color.FromKnownColor(KnownColor.Red), 45, "myLine"));

And then if I load the indicator I can change it from a solid line to a dashed line... but how can I set it a dashed line in my code.

The property is called Dash style in the properties window of the chart.

I would have thought it would be something like...

Add(new Line(Color.FromKnownColor(KnownColor.Red), 45, DashStyle.dash, "myLine"));

Anyone know how to do this? I know it's a simple question but I looked in the forums and didn't see an answer.

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

After the Add().
Lines[0].Pen.DashStyle = DashStyle.Line;

[noevictorian]

Wow... sometimes it's so easy. Thanks, Josh. I know I'm probably asking a question that's been asked and answered 1000 times. Your patience with us all does not go unnoticed!

That totally worked!

[noevictorian]

While we're on the subject... is there a way to refer to lines and plots by name and not by index?

For example Lines[0] or Lines["myLine"]

The latter would seem more stable if I end up rearranging or pulling lines from the indicator.

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Unfortunately not.

Plot names are given in the Properties region and then you can go PlotName.Set() or whatever you need.