Accessing Chart Background Color

[Zeos6]

Hi,

I would like to ask if anyone knows how to access the background color of a chart programatically? I am specifically referring to the color you set in Chart properties under Window and then Background color. I change the background color as part of my indicator set ups and I would like to revert to the original color via the program when I am done. Thank you.

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

Hello Zeos6,

Thank you for your post.

We do not have a supported method to access the chart color properties, however another member may have some experience they can share with you.

You can always use the BackColor property to access the color value that an indicator is using.

if (BackColor == Color.Green)
// do something

More information on BackColor can be found below:

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/index.html?backcolor.htm

[Zeos6]

Thank you Mathew. I am aware of what you have indicated.
I understand that you do not have a supported method to access the Chart Properties but can you at least tell me where they are stored; i.e. System.Control.... or System.Windows.Forms...
Thank you.

[koganam]

Thank you Mathew. I am aware of what you have indicated.
I understand that you do not have a supported method to access the Chart Properties but can you at least tell me where they are stored; i.e. System.Control.... or System.Windows.Forms...
Thank you.

ChartControl.BackColor

[Zeos6]

Hi Koganam,

Thank you very much. It is very easy to access the background color of the chart programatically now that I have this info. Many thanks.

[td_910]

And how is it possible to set chart background color with an indicator?

Many thanks.

Thomas

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

Hello,

You can use the OnStartUp event to declare the background color:

		protected override void OnStartUp()
		{
		 	ChartControl.BackColor = Color.Aquamarine;
		}

[td_910]

Hi Matthew,
Thanks for your answer, do you work weekends ;-) .
I'd like to change background color according to certain conditions met calculated in the indicator. Like "all in long" color background green.

Thanks

Thomas

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

I normally do not work weekends, I'm filling in for a colleague who is out enjoying the summer, but we normally have techs scheduled working the weekend.

In the case you wish to change the background under a specific condition, you may use the supported 'BackColor" property:

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

[td_910]

That is nice to know, that somebody is available at weekends. :-)

I know BackColorAll, but it colors only the background of bars an not the whole chart background.

Imagine, you have 10 charts on yours screen and just need to glance at it to know which is trending.

Thanks

Thomas

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

Thomas,

In that case, you'd have to use the ChartControl property in OnBarUpdate:

       protected override void OnBarUpdate()
        {
         
			if(Close[0] > SMA(5)[0])
				ChartControl.BackColor = Color.Green;
			
			else if(Close[0]< SMA(5)[0])
				ChartControl.BackColor = Color.Red;
        }