How do you determine an "Up" or "Down" bar?

[RobVig]

I would like to know if a given bar was a black or white candlestick (Red or Green). Was the bar an "Up" or a "Down"? (if(Open[0] > Close[0])) I was hoping for something really simple (custom code) or NTD out of the box.

Your ideas are very much appreciated!

Thank You,
Robert

[sledge]

That looks good to me.

[bltdavid]

I would like to know if a given bar was a black or white candlestick (Red or Green). Was the bar an "Up" or a "Down"? (if(Open[0] > Close[0])) I was hoping for something really simple (custom code) or NTD out of the box.

As mentioned by Sledge, you're already there.

However, I've devised many one liners that help me in these cases.

Eg, instead of your example, I'd use,

if (IsBarDown)
{
  // same as your Open[0] > Close[0]
}

Using the Compare method, documented here,

http://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/?masterinstrument_co.htm

I have this code in my toolbox,

protected int ComparePrice(double PriceValue1, double PriceValue2)
{
    return Instrument.MasterInstrument.Compare(PriceValue1, PriceValue2);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

protected bool IsBarUp { get { return ComparePrice(Close[0], Open[0]) > 0; } }
protected bool IsBarDown { get { return ComparePrice(Close[0], Open[0]) < 0; } }
protected bool IsBarUpDoji { get { return ComparePrice(Close[0], Open[0]) >= 0; } }
protected bool IsBarDownDoji { get { return ComparePrice(Close[0], Open[0]) <= 0; } }
protected bool IsBarDoji { get { return ComparePrice(Close[0], Open[0]) == 0; } }
protected bool IsBarSuperDoji { get { return ComparePrice(High[0], Low[0]) == 0; } }

[RobVig]

Thanks Guys!