Need help with my first NT script.

[gg2NT]

Hi,

The goal for the script is to plot a dot on the SMA every time the price crosses it.
It seems though it is not doing that on some down bars (please see attached chart).
I am sure it is something simple and hope somebody can help me out.
Here are the relevant parts of the script:

#region Variables
private int myInput0 = 1; // Default setting for MyInput0
#endregion

protected override void Initialize()
{
Add(new Plot(Color.FromKnownColor(KnownColor.Orange), PlotStyle.Dot, "Plot0"));
Overlay = true;
CalculateOnBarClose = true;
}

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
double curH = High[0];
double curL = Low[0];
if ((SMA(13)[0] > curL) && (SMA(13)[0] < curH))
{
Plot0.Set(SMA(13)[0]);
}
}

#region Properties
[Browsable(false)]
[XmlIgnore()]
public DataSeries Plot0
{
get { return Values[0]; }
}

[Description("")]
[GridCategory("Parameters")]
public int MyInput0
{
get { return myInput0; }
set { myInput0 = Math.Max(1, value); }
}
#endregion

Thanks!!

[gg2NT]

Sorry about this but I think I figured it out why the dots are missing on some down bars.. they are simply hidden by the down bar. I just made the dot size 3 and can see it. Is there a way the dots can be brought to the foreground?

[pstrusi]

I think maybe this might help you, try it:

if ((Close[0]>SMA(13)[0] && Close[1]<SMA(13)[0]) || (Close[0]<SMA(13)[0] && Close[1]>SMA(13)[0]))
{
// Plot or other thing else
}

[NinjaTrader_JC]

Hello gg2NT,

Glad to hear that it is working.

You can change them dots to be in the foreground by changing the Z-Order of the object.

To adjust the z-order:
1. Select the chart object by left clicking on it (you will now see small black squares on the object)
2. Hold down the "Shift" key on your keyboard and roll the mouse scroll wheel to change the z-order of the object. The current position out of the total number of levels in the z-scale will be displayed.

The following link will direct you to the portion of the NinjaTrader Help Guide for additional information.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/index.html?navigating_a_chart.htm

Unfortunately, changing this via code is not supported but you may view the following thread that goes over how you may try to accomplish this.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?t=45252

Let us know if we can be of further assistance.

[gg2NT]

That did it.. thanks very much, JC!

[gg2NT]

Thanks very much for your reply, pstrusi!
I like your logic, it's different than my approach and it gives me other ideas..
I am looking for a dot any time any part of the bar body is crossing the SMA..

[pstrusi]

Any time, good luck with your first Algo