Plotting values in a custom strategy

[mbesha]

Hi. I was wondering whether there is a way of plotting some simple values such as my own trailing stops and profit targets which I have within my custom strategy to the chart? What code do I need to introduce into my strategy to achieve this end?
And another thing, is there a way to code such that a sound is played or there is a sound alert when certain conditions are met? Please let me know. Thanks.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hi mbesha,

Thanks for your post.

You can always draw a line on your chart to mark where orders are.

For example:
if (order.Name == "Trail stop" && order.OrderState != OrderState.Cancelled && order.OrderState != OrderState.Filled)
{
DrawLine("trailstop", true, 10, order.StopPrice, 0, order.StopPrice, Color.Red, DashStyle.Solid, 3);
}

This would draw a line whenever there is an OnOrderUpdate event for a trail stop.

Below is a link to the help guide on DrawLine().
http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...7/drawline.htm


You can also use a plot but this would be something that stretches across the chart.

Below is a link to a reference sample that demonstrates plotting from a strategy which is not covered in the help guide (as this is not recommended).
http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/f...ead.php?t=6651


To trigger an Alert, call Alert().
For example:
if (CrossAbove(Close, SMA(19), 1))
{
Alert("myAlert", Priority.Medium, "custom alert message", @"Alert1.wav", 1, Color.White, Color.Black);
}

Below is a link to the help guide on Alert().
http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h.../nt7/alert.htm