why wont this profit target compile?

[james377]

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
SetProfitTarget("", CalculationMode.Ticks, 10/10*ATR(25));

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Hello James 377,

This is the error message I get when attempting to compile.

Operator '*' cannot be applied to operands of type 'int' and 'NinjaTrader.Indicator.ATR' CS0019 - click for info 56 47

Calculation Mode.Ticks requires an integer, and the value you're inputting is a DataSeries.

What is it you're looking to do?

[james377]

why is it a series?

looking to set a profit target which takes a profitfactor and divides by 10 then multiplies by ATR(25). so i can give it a number like 25 which will be 2.5*ATR(25)

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

ATR() is a series. To reference a specific value, you need the index [ ] assigned to it.

You should be able to use:
SetProfitTarget("", CalculationMode.Ticks, 10/10*ATR(25)[0]);

The following help guide article on basic NinjaScript syntax may be useful for you.
http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/BasicSyntax.html