How to call another indicator

[cassb]

I would like to develop an indicator that uses the values of the "Swing (High/Low)" array or output. The Swing indicator tracks the historical values of pivot highs and lows within a given period and lookback timeframe. I know VB programming, but I don't know C# syntax very well. What is the method to call the Swing indicator to get the current value of the High and Low pivots from the OnBarUpdate code in my new indicator?

Thank you!
Bryan

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Please ensure you are using NT6.5. In 6.5 we have exposed the Swing plot values for you to call.

Swing(5).SwingHigh[0];
Swing(5).SwingLow[0];

[cassb]

Excellent, thanks Josh. I have v6.0 still -- I thought 6.5 was still in beta?

Sorry to bug people about C# syntax...still learning. ;-)

Bryan

[NinjaTrader_Ray]

Yes, 6.5 is still in beta.

[PrTester]

Please ensure you are using NT6.5. In 6.5 we have exposed the Swing plot values for you to call.

Swing(5).SwingHigh[0];
Swing(5).SwingLow[0];

Just a question, if you want the most recent Swing High you use :
Swing(5).SwingHigh[0] but if there's a way to obtain the prior Swing value.

For example If I use the index [1] what value I obtain?

Regards

[NinjaTrader_Ray]

An index of [1] will return the value of the swing high 1 bar ago. This could be the current swing high, or the prior one. To determine this, you would need to use:


Swing(int strength).SwingHighBar(int barsAgo, int instance, int lookBackPeriod)

this returns the number of bars ago a swing high pivot was found. Please see the detailed Help Guide in 6.5 for the Swing indicator.