be notified when a position is open

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

Unfortunately this is beyond the level of support we can provide. It is a complex process that will involve many details and high-level programming concepts. If you'd like to get started, you can take a look at the DLL function list here.

[aversano]

ok. I was able to generate the following code

public static class PlatformInvoke
{
[DllImport("NtDirect.dll")]
public static extern double MarketData(string instrument, int type);

[DllImport("NtDirect.dll")]
internal static extern int _flushall();

[DllImport("NtDirect.dll")]
public static extern int Connected(int showMessage);

[DllImport("NtDirect.dll")]
public static extern int MarketPosition(string instrument, string account);
}

but Connected doesnt return 0.... any idea why?

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

aversano, please make sure the Automated Trading Interface is enabled by going to File -> AT Interface and make sure it is checked.

[aversano]

thanks! that did it.
how do I get something drawn using x and y coordinates?
I tried DrawTextFixed but the textposition doesnt allow me to do that.

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

Drawing using x and y coordinates isn't supported. You'll have to override the plot method. You can search around the forums.. its definitely been done before. Another helpful keyword/method is ChartControl.

[aversano]

To keep it simple, is there a way to obtain the y coordinate of the top of the chart?