indicator input based on other indicator output

[ionaz]

Hi Ninjas

In my main indicator conditions I want to include the output of the 2nd indicator. How can I do this?

Let's say the 2nd indicator is called JonasMACD, its output is 1 or 0 and comes via such code:

if    (blablablaX)    
        
                {
                Plot0.Set(1);
                }
            
if    (blablablaY)     
                {
                Plot0.Set(0);
                }

So in my main indicator how exactly should I formulate the condition? (it isn't compiling with code in red)

if (JonasMACD.Plot0=1)
{
Plot0.Set(1);
}

if (JonasMACD.Plot0=0)
{
Plot0.Set(0);
}

[koganam]

Hi Ninjas

In my main indicator conditions I want to include the output of the 2nd indicator. How can I do this?

Let's say the 2nd indicator is called JonasMACD, its output is 1 or 0 and comes via such code:

if    (blablablaX)    
 
                {
                Plot0.Set(1);
                }
 
if    (blablablaY)     
                {
                Plot0.Set(0);
                }

So in my main indicator how exactly should I formulate the condition? (it isn't compiling with code in red)

if (JonasMACD.Plot0[0]=1)
{
Plot0.Set(1);
}

if (JonasMACD.Plot0[0]=0)
{
Plot0.Set(0);
}

You are missing the index, added in blue to your original text.

[ionaz]

Hi Koganam

Thanks for your post.

Tried adding the [0] as per your suggestion, but didn't compile either. Also tried with [1], the same.
The error code CS0119. I attach a screenshot, please have a look.

Notes:
JonasMACD = Main indicator (not the 2nd as per previous example), I think it shouldn't make any difference.
JonasChannel = the 2nd indicator, compiles OK and ends with the following:

if    (blablablaX)[INDENT]{                 
Plot0.Set(1);                 
}   
[/INDENT]if    (blablablaY)[INDENT]{                 
Plot0.Set(0);                 
}
[/INDENT]

I wonder if I should dim somehow JonasChannel in the JonasMACD code, my main indicator. The only place where I mention JonasChannel is in the condition:

if ([COLOR=red]JonasChannel.Plot0[COLOR=blue][B][0][/B][/COLOR]=1[/COLOR])[INDENT] {
Plot0.Set(1);
}
[/INDENT]

[koganam]

Hi Koganam

Thanks for your post.

Tried adding the [0] as per your suggestion, but didn't compile either. Also tried with [1], the same.
The error code CS0119. I attach a screenshot, please have a look.

Notes:
JonasMACD = Main indicator (not the 2nd as per previous example), I think it shouldn't make any difference.
JonasChannel = the 2nd indicator, compiles OK and ends with the following:

if    (blablablaX)[INDENT]{                 
Plot0.Set(1);                 
}   
[/INDENT]if    (blablablaY)[INDENT]{                 
Plot0.Set(0);                 
}
[/INDENT]

I wonder if I should dim somehow JonasChannel in the JonasMACD code, my main indicator. The only place where I mention JonasChannel is in the condition:

if ([COLOR=red]JonasChannel.Plot0[COLOR=blue][B][0][/B][/COLOR]=1[/COLOR])[INDENT]{
Plot0.Set(1);
}
[/INDENT]

Oops. The missing index is what caught my eye, but your if condition is also not a bool, but an assignment. Try:

if ([COLOR=red]JonasChannel.Plot0[COLOR=blue][B][0][/B][/COLOR]=[COLOR=blue][B]=[/B][/COLOR]1[/COLOR])

See the doubling-up on the equal sign?

[ionaz]

Hi Koganam

Tried using == as well with everything else suggested so far.
I get the error (attached).

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

ioanaz, your indicator is a method so you would need to include it's paramters like outlined by Intellisense as well in the call -

JonasChannel(parameters here).Plot0[0] == 1

[ionaz]

OK!
I will try this

Thanks

[ionaz]

Hi

Checked NinjaScript generated code, but still unsure what to add as indicator's parameters. I have attached this section. Pls help me read (find) the parameters.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello ionaz,

Thank you for your response.

The Parameters will be seen at the top of the indicator code within the 'Variables' section. Take the EMA for example:

	public class EMA : Indicator
	{
		#region Variables
		private int			period		= 14;
		#endregion

In addition, when typing JonasChannel in your code once you type the first '(' you should see the syntax needed appear.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

[ionaz]

Thanks

I've checked this as per your suggestion and still not clear what indicated how I should reference this indicator correctly. So I attach 2 screenshots:

• Variables region from the code - it's actually empty
• Pictures of what I see when typing the 1st "(" following the JonasChannel

Please advise

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello Ionaz,

Thank you for your response.

Can you attach both files (JonasChannel and the indicator or strategy you are calling it in) to your response?

If you prefer you can send the files to support[at]ninjatrader[dot]com with 'ATTN: Patrick - 872727' in the subject line.

I look forward to assisting you further.

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello ionaz,

Thank you for your patience.

When calling JonasMACD in the JonasChannel you need to use all parameters from the JonasMACD. The parameters you need to define are fast, slow and smooth (see attached screenshot "parametersJMACD.jpg").

So the end result would be something like the following:

if(JonasMACD(12, 25, 9).Plot111[0] == 1)
{
//Do Something
}

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.