Plotting indicator as candlestick \ using 3rd party data

[solkr]

Hello,

I want to program an indicator that will show custom data generated by another software I am running as an instrument.

What is the best way of doing so?

I was thinking of programming the indicator to plot the data, but is it possible to plot it as candlestick?

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Welcome to our forums, if you feed the data to a custom instrument using our AT interface you should be able to plot it in candlestick format as well -

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/automated_trading.htm

[solkr]

Adding time value

Thanks, that looks great.

I understand that I can set the last price using Last(), but does NinjaTrader records this price using current system time? So I just need to keep updating last price and the candlesticks will be updated?

What about backfill?

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Yes, the incoming data will then be recored in the NinjaTrader local database provided 'Save chart data as historical' under Tools > Options > Data is checked. A backfill programmatically is not supported unfortunately, but you could look into importing for example txt files with the historical data needed.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/importing.htm

[solkr]

Error connecting

I already installed and linked the dll to my C# application, but when I try to connect it tells me that ninja trader actively refused the connection.

I've searched but couldn't find any info on that, can you please help?
thanks

[solkr]

A quick fix

Am sorry for the quick jump, it does connect and I am able to send the Last() function with 0 as reply, but the chart doesn't get updated. Are there any further steps needed to be made?

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

What session template do you use for your custom symbol? Have you tried for example Default 24 / 7 to chart all hours?

[solkr]

Seems to be working now, thanks again