indicator as input series

[hliboi]

Hello,

I have this code wich does a great job for what i need but sometimes i use an indicator like a sma in the input series. My question is how can i hard link so that i dont need to set the SMA as input series?

int num = Math.Max(1000, CurrentBar);
			
                    IDataSeries highs = Highs[0];
					int num1 = Swing(BarsArray[0],period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);
                    int num2 = num1;
			        double item = highs[num1];
                    
					IDataSeries highs1 = Highs[0];
				    int num3 = Swing(BarsArray[0],period).SwingHighBar(0, 2, num);
                    int num4 = num3;
                    double item1 = highs1[num3];
					
					IDataSeries lows = Lows[0];
					int num5 = Swing(BarsArray[0],period).SwingLowBar(0, 1, num);
                    int num6 = num5;
                    double item2 = lows[num5];
					
                    IDataSeries lows1 = Lows[0];
                    int num7 = Swing(BarsArray[0],period).SwingLowBar(0, 2, num);
                    int num8 = num7;
                    double item3 = lows1[num7];

Thank You

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello hliboi,

Thanks for your post.

int num1 = Swing(SMA,period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);

[hliboi]

Hello Paul,

Thanks for your assistance. I tried that but if fails to reproduce the same results using sma as input and hard coding using

int num1 = Swing(SMA(smaperiod),period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);

. Will try to post a picture.

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello hliboi,

Thanks for your reply.

Not sure if you are using this in a multi-series or time frame situation but if you are then try:

int num1 = Swing(SMA(BarsArray[0], smaperiod),period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);

[hliboi]

Thank You for the sugestion Paul.

Will later work on MultiTimeframe but for now just want it hardlinked.

It still doesnt replicate the same results.

//					int num1 = Swing(BarsArray[0],period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num); //Works perfect but need to add the input series manually
//					int num1 = Swing(SMA(BarsArray[0], smaperiod),period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num); //Works the same the code below givin diferent values 
//					int num1 = Swing(SMA(smaperiod),period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);

Will post the entire OnBarUpdate maybe its clearer.

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
        {
            if (CurrentBar < period || CurrentBars[0] < period || BarsInProgress != 0)
            {
                return;
            }
            di = 0;
			
			
                    int num = Math.Max(1000, CurrentBar);
			
			
                    IDataSeries highs = Highs[0];
					int num1 = Swing(SMA(BarsArray[0], 1),period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);
                    int num2 = num1;
			        double item = highs[num1];
			
//					int num1 = Swing(BarsArray[0],period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);
//					int num1 = Swing(SMA(BarsArray[0], smaperiod),period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);
//					int num1 = Swing(SMA(smaperiod),period).SwingHighBar(0, 1, num);
			
                    
					IDataSeries highs1 = Highs[0];
				    int num3 = Swing(SMA(BarsArray[0], 1),period).SwingHighBar(0, 2, num);
                    int num4 = num3;
                    double item1 = highs1[num3];
					
					IDataSeries lows = Lows[0];
					int num5 = Swing(SMA(BarsArray[0], 1),period).SwingLowBar(0, 1, num);
                    int num6 = num5;
                    double item2 = lows[num5];
					
                    IDataSeries lows1 = Lows[0];
                    int num7 = Swing(SMA(BarsArray[0], 1),period).SwingLowBar(0, 2, num);
                    int num8 = num7;
                    double item3 = lows1[num7];
                   
					if (Inputs[0][0]> Math.Max(item, item1))
                    {
                        di = 1;
                    }
                    else if (Inputs[0][0]< Math.Min(item2, item3))
                    {
                        di = -1;
                    }
                    else if (item > item1 && item2 > item3 && MIN(num6 - 1)[0] > item2)
                    {
                        di = 1;
                    }
                    else if (item < item1 && item2 < item3 && MAX(num2 - 1)[0] < item)
                    {
                        di = -1;
                    }
                    if (num2 < 0 || num4 < 0 || num6 < 0 || num8 < 0)
                    {
                        di = 0;
                    }
                                       
                    if (di == -1)
                    {
                        Dir.Set(-1);
                        PlotColors[0][0] = Color.Red;
                        return;
                    }
                    if (di == 1)
                    {
                        Dir.Set(1);
                        PlotColors[0][0] = Color.Green;
                        return;
                    }
                    Dir.Set(0);
                    PlotColors[0][0] = Color.Yellow;
                    return;
            
        }

Thank You once again

Picture:

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello hliboi,

When you get a chance, please post a screenshot with the two ways you've tried (using SMA as input and hard coding) as that might help us understand where you are heading.
Thanks in advance.

[hliboi]

Just did Paul. Sorry I edit the previous post.
Thank You

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello hliboi,

Thanks for your post and picture.

Trying to recreate on my end.

Are you using an SMA(1) and is the swing period(strength) also 1?

[hliboi]

Thanks Paul,

Yes. just to try im using both 1 period.

I can send you the full source if needed.

Thank You

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello hliboi,

Thanks for your reply.

That would be fine if you wish to do that.

Alternatively in looking again at what you posted, you are using input[0][0] in what sets the value of the plot. It would be interesting to print those values in the two cases of using SMA as input verses using SMA hardcoded. I suspect that is where the difference may be.

[hliboi]

Hello Paul,

I tried many combinations switching the Inputs [0][0] to SMA(1)[0] with no sucess at replicating the plot and result that is achieved using Input Series.

I find it awkard now.

Thank You

[NinjaTrader_PatrickH]

Hello hliboi,

Thank you for your response.

May we test your full code on our end?
You can attach your indicator to your response by going to File > Utilities > Export NinjaScript > Export selected source files > select your Indicator > select the right arrow > Export. The file will be located under (My) Documents\NinjaTrader 7\bin\Custom\ExportNinjaScript.

If you prefer you can send the file to platformsupport[at]ninjatrader[dot]com with 'ATTN: Patrick - 1432001' in the subject line.