5minute count down

[ginx10k]

Hey guys, I'm curious if I want to make an indicator that draws an arrow every 5 min, using Times[1][0] and Add (Period.Minute, 5); How would I write that? I just don't get it. Is there a way to write a Timer Code that can just do Something every "x" minutes"?

[NinjaTrader_ZacharyG]

Hello ginx10k,

Thank you for your inquiry.

If you would like to have your script draw an arrow at the bar close of a five minute secondary DataSeries, assuming CalculateOnBarClose is set to true, you can do this:

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
     if (BarsInProgress == 1) // draw an arrow if the secondary DataSeries called OnBarUpdate (this is assuming that the five minute bar is at BarsArray[1])
          DrawArrowUp(....);
}

I would suggest taking a look at this section of the NinjaTrader help guide for further information about working with multiple time frames: http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpG...nstruments.htm

If you would like to draw an arrow based on a timer instead, I would suggest taking a look at the included BarTimer indicator as this indicator does utilize a timer.

Please, let us know if we may be of further assistance.

[BigRo]

well, are u tryin to do something every 5 minutes based on your custom startinpoint? or are fine with doin something everytime the 5 min candle closes? bc those are two diffrent things?

[ginx10k]

We'll in trying to do something every 5 min of every hour. Not from a starting point. So hopefully using the bar close will do what I need. Thank you both. I'll post back if it doesn't work.