Reference multiple timeframes

[dukeb]

I would like to create a strategy that will, for instance, use an indicator on the current chart, say a 1hr chart, but then include, in the same strategy, a reference to an indicator on a 30 min chart. If both conditions are true I will do something.
Can this be done. If so, can you give me a code snippet that accomplishes this?
Regards,
Duke

[NinjaTrader_Cameron]

Hello Duke,

Thank you for your note.

Yes this can be done through NinjaScript to make this a Multi-Instrument strategy.

Please see the following Help Guide link for general information on Multi-Instrument/Time Frame scripts.

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

To add a 30 minute Time Frame you will have the following code:

protected override void Initialize()
{
// Add a 30 minute Bars object - BarsInProgress index = 1
Add(PeriodType.Minute, 30);
}

You can then use this as part of a check in your strategy to check for true conditions.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/index.html?add3.htm

[dukeb]

Thanks Cameron.. the ref really helped.. another thing

Hello Duke,

Thank you for your note.

Yes this can be done through NinjaScript to make this a Multi-Instrument strategy.

Please see the following Help Guide link for general information on Multi-Instrument/Time Frame scripts.

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

To add a 30 minute Time Frame you will have the following code:

protected override void Initialize()
{
// Add a 30 minute Bars object - BarsInProgress index = 1
Add(PeriodType.Minute, 30);
}

You can then use this as part of a check in your strategy to check for true conditions.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h....html?add3.htm

If I have the following:
Add(period.minute,3); --- 3 min chart
How can I use a variable for the '3' so that I can change on input screen?
Thanks,
Duke

[NinjaTrader_Cameron]

Hello Duke,

You can use an int Variable to change the secondary data series on the Indicator input panel.

Example:


private int test = 3;


protected override void Initialize()
{
Add(PeriodType.Minute, Test);
}

[dukeb]

Thank you Cameron... I will give this a try.
Duke