BarsInProgress and plot method

[blar58]

Hi All

I have a problem concerning BarsInProgress and Plot method behavior. I know Plot method is not supported but I don't think that we need to understand the Plot method in details to solve this problem.

I have two data period 1 tick and 30 minutes..

The problem is that I am referring to the CurrentBar on the Plot method to draw stuff based only on the 30 minutes period.

If I write :

If (BarsIn Progress==0)

in the Plot method when I have a BarsInProgess==1 update all the drawing disappear..

How can I refer CurrentBar only to BarsInProgress==0...

I tried CurrentBar[0][0]...

Did not work


Thanks

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Hi blar58,

If you're wondering about CurrentBar as it applies to multi series:

CurrentBar is primary series index for bars.
CurrentBars can apply to multiple series.

[blar58]

So If want to refer to the 30 Minutes Bar (which is the primary series ) CurrentBar on the Plot method what should I write ?

Thank

[blar58]

OK I think I got it : CurrentBars[0] right ?

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Yes that works. You can also access only within BIP == 0

if (BarsInProgress == 0)
//CurrentBar only applies to primary series.

[blar58]

OK Thanks RyanM

I would like to know if there is a way to tell the indicator not to update Plot method when BarsInProgress==1.

If I enclosed my Plot method between
if(BarsInProgress==0)
{
// DO something
} // End Of Plot Method

when BarsInProgress==1 every object that has to be drawn is erased until BarsInProgress==0;

I would like to ignore Plot method when BarsInProgress==1....


Thanks

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Hi Blar,

Unfortunately if your code overrides plot method we are not able to support it. Please let us know what you're trying to do and we can help identify if it's possible with supported techniques.

[blar58]

Yes I am overring the Plot method but what I am trying to do is to ignore the method when BarsInProgress==1. I want to plot things only related to BarsInProgress 0.

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

We cannot assist with overriding the plot method. If you have something you would like for us try on our side, we can take a look but can only help you with supported techniques.

You can also share what you have so far and hopefully receive response from one of our community members.