Determine if an Output window is opened

[Cheech]

Hello:

In code, is there a way of determining if an Output window is opened such that it can be tested and Printing to it can be bypassed if it is not?

If so does it work such that:

1. it can be tested in Startup and detect that an Output window is opened (or not), and then set a switch that can be tested before each Print statement. This would work on initial installation of the indicator or upon a refresh. Note I realize that this can be a setting in the properties section but would not be dynamic as in #2 below, and/or,

2. it can be tested in the Update section thereby making Printing to the Output window dynamic according to when it is opened?

Regards,

Frank

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello Frank,

Thank you for your note.

This is not supported in NinjaTrader 7 however this would be possible in NinjaTrader 8 from an Add-On. If you'd like a sample add which does this please let us know.

[Cheech]

Hi Alan:

Okay, thanks for the info.

Yes I would like the sample NT 8 Add-on. BTW what exactly is an add-on? Is this something new in NT8?

F

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello Cheech,

Add-ons are new in NT8 and I have provided a link to our helpguide which introduces Add-ons,

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/?addon_development_overview.htm

I have attached a sample Addon which will print to the output window if an output window is open.

Please let us know if you need further assistance.