indicator line color control ...

[tj.wheeler]

I'm back testing a strategy using the Strategy Analyzer, but have been having problems making my indicator lines change color based on conditions.
The initial color definitions for the lines are working.

protectedoverridevoid Initialize()
{
EMA(EMA1).Plots[0].Pen.Color = Color.Linen;
EMA(EMA2).Plots[0].Pen.Color = Color.Red;

Add(EMA(EMA1));
Add(EMA(EMA2));

CalculateOnBarClose = true;
}
protectedoverridevoid OnBarUpdate()
{
// EMA1 color control
if ((Falling(EMA(EMA1)) == true) && (EMA(EMA1)[0] < EMA(EMA2)[0]))
{
EMA(EMA1).PlotColors[0][0] = Color.Red;
}
elseif ((Rising(EMA(EMA1)) == true) && (EMA(EMA1)[0] > EMA(EMA2)[0]))
{
EMA(EMA1).PlotColors[0][0] = Color.Lime;
}
elseif ((Falling(EMA(EMA1)) == true) && (EMA(EMA1)[0] > EMA(EMA2)[0]))
{
EMA(EMA1).PlotColors[0][0] = Color.Yellow;
}

[NinjaTrader_CalH]

Hello TJ,

The reason for this is that the plotting is limited with the Strategy Analyzer since it is not a full chart being used.

This will work on a live chart without issue.

If you need to see these colors in a backtest then you would need to create an indicator using the EMA Calculations and change the plot colors from the called indicator.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/f...ead.php?t=6651

Let me know if I can be of further assistance.

[tj.wheeler]

have connected o live data feed, charting of live data is working, but when I select this strategy, the coloring of the indicators is not working. Strategy is selected After the chart is up .. but does not change any indicator colors.
Am I missing some type of Plot setup or something ??
Or do I have to create my indicators .. then control the color ??
Trying to use available EMA lines ...

[NinjaTrader_CalH]

Tj.Wheeler,

Can you please send me your script so that I can review what you have written at this point?