Assigning a series to a variable

[ShruggedAtlas]

is it possible to assign a data series to a variable so I can use it elsewhere in the code in a more readable way?

I have Add(PeriodType.Minute, 10);

How can I use that elsewhere in the script without having to reference it by: BarArray[1]?

to be more clear what i'd like to be able to do is 'rename it' so that I can say something like:
if (SMA(20)[0] > SMA(TenMinSeries, 20)[0])
rather than
if (SMA(20)[0] > SMA(BarsArray[1], 20)[0])

also,

i'm trying to apply a BarsArray to a Rising function as follows but don't know how.

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
        {
			if(CurrentBars[0] <= BarsRequired ||
				CurrentBars[1] <= BarsRequired ||
				CurrentBars[2] <= BarsRequired)
				return;
			
			if(BarsInProgress == 0)
			{
				//check ten minute SMA status
				if(Rising(SMA(25)))       //this obviously won't work, how to apply BarsArray[1]?
				{
					//do something
				}
			}
        }

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Hi ShruggedAtlas,

Add will just add the series to the script, but you access using BarsArray, Closes, Highs, etc.

Yes, you can assign a variable to the value of a secondary series.
double myVariable = Closes[1][0];

SMA will look for a series input, which are available for added series as well. It's similar to the variable example, but note that you use only 1 bracket to specify it as a series rather than 2 brackets.

if(Rising(SMA(Closes[1], 25)))
{
//do something
}

[ShruggedAtlas]

Ok I see, I was thinking I had to type out BarsArray[x] every time. I see now how Closes and Highs etc relate to BarsArray series. Thanks thats a big help!

[ShruggedAtlas]

I defined variables but since they aren't series I can't use them in my Rising function. Is there a way to rename the series? I suppose I must create my own data series object?

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
        {
			double HourlyClose = Closes[2][0];
			double TenMinClose = Closes[1][0];
			
			if(CurrentBars[0] <= BarsRequired ||
				CurrentBars[1] <= BarsRequired ||
				CurrentBars[2] <= BarsRequired)
				return;
			
			if(BarsInProgress == 0)
			{
				//check hourly SMA status
				if(Rising(SMA(HourlyClose,25))) 
					//this doesn't work either because HourlyClose is not a series :-(
				{
					//do something
				}
			}

[ShruggedAtlas]

I think I figured it out

I think I figured it out. i added a DataSeries variable then created a new DataSeries object using that variable then I was able to use the name I wanted. Awesome!

       #region Variables
		private DataSeries HourlyCloses;
        #endregion


        protected override void Initialize()
        {
            CalculateOnBarClose = false;
			
			Add(PeriodType.Minute, 10);
			Add(PeriodType.Minute, 60);
			
			HourlyCloses = new DataSeries(this);
			
        }


        protected override void OnBarUpdate()
        {
			double HourlyClose = Closes[2][0];
			double TenMinClose = Closes[1][0];
			
			if(CurrentBars[0] <= BarsRequired ||
				CurrentBars[1] <= BarsRequired ||
				CurrentBars[2] <= BarsRequired)
				return;
			
			if(BarsInProgress == 0)
			{
				//check hourly SMA status
				if(Rising(SMA(HourlyCloses,25))) 
					//this Works!!!
				{
					//do something
				}
			}
        }

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Right, in order to pass it in as input for an indicator, it needs to be a data series. You can convert it to one, but will have to follow the technique in this sample here to make sure the data series is synced to the secondary series.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?t=3572

[ShruggedAtlas]

Ok I'll read that and make sure I'm syncing them up properly. I'll let you know if I have any trouble.