speed questions

[binwang2]

Hi NT experts,

Will TraceOrders and Print commands in a strategy slow down a strategy's processing?

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

Yes. After debugging your strategy you should remove those.

[clelandt]

Use C# precompile directives

You should use C# precompile directives to compile in debug code when you are developling your strategies and to remove them from the compiled code when deploying your strategy for real time production use.

Example:

Add this to the first line of your strategy:

#define DEBUG

then around your Print() calls throuhg out your strategy wrap the Print and Trace calls with:

#if DEBUG
Print("Here is some debug output");
#endif


Then when your compiling for real time production use:

change the #define DEBUG at the top of your strategy to:

#undef DEBUG

Saves a lot of time having to comment and uncomment your debug code

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

Great advice. Thanks for pointing that out.

[binwang2]

Great thanks. Saved a lot of time.