get MarketDataType in initialize()

[microsat]

I am wondering how we can get MarketDataType of primary bar so that we can add secondary bar with the same Market Data Type.

I want to achieve the following code:

MarketDataType_x = getMarketDataType(primary bar);

Add("ES 06-10", PeriodType.Minute, 1, MarketDataType_x );

[NinjaTrader_MichaelM]

Hello microsat,

Thank you for writing in. You would use the following:

BarsPeriod.MarketDataType

Please see our help guide document on working with the BarsPeriod object: http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpG...sub=barsperiod

The BarsPeriod object should not be accessed inside the Initialize() method as it may not be completely built when the Initialize method is called. If you need to use it inside the Initialize() method I recommend implementing a null reference check.

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.