Can't submit another order

[perrysingh]

I use an atm strategy of stop loss 6 ticks, profit 5 ticks. I try to place 2 orders at different price levels and I get the following message:

"You can't submit an exit order to a strategy until any of it's entry orders has been filled"

I don't know why I get this message, I see everyone else able to place 2 orders. I even checked the OCO and it didn't make a difference.

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello perrysingh,

The error message is indicating an active ATM Strategy is still selected. This will be indicated in the ATM Strategy drop-down by a '* Active ATM Strategy..'.
To enter a trade, select an inactive strategy (such as the original inactive strategy) or select <custom> from the ATM Strategy drop-down. To use the same Atm Strategy again, select the original strategy that does not have '*Active' at the beginning.
Below is a link to the help guide on 'ATM Strategy Parameters'. The section "Understanding the ATM Strategy control list options" explains how active strategies work.
http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...parameters.htm


It is also possible to set a SuperDOM window or Chart Trader to keep the unactive strategy selected upon order entry.
This mode is designed for traders who by default, want to always create a new set of Stop Loss and Profit Target brackets (new ATM Strategy) with each new order placed.
To do this:

• Right-click the SuperDOM window or Chart Trader area in the chart, then select Properties.
• Under General, change the value for 'ATM Strategy selection mode' to KeepSelectedAtmStrategyTemplateOnOrderSubmission.
• Click Apply (Set Default if you would like) and OK

Below I have added a link to the help guide on 'ATM Strategy Selection Mode' should you need a reference.
http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...ction_mode.htm

The difference between these options is that you can either quickly scale in to an order with the same Atm Strategy by having the active strategy auto-select, or instead, you can quickly create a new order with a new Atm Strategy instance (for bracketing with opposing orders for example).

[perrysingh]

Let's say the price is at 49. I don't know if the price is going to go up/down, I just want to put the orders in and leave the computer.

I want to place a buy order strategy ar 47, also I want to put a short sell order strategy at 51. Is this possible?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello perrysingh,

Yes, this is possible with the directions I gave you in post #2

Below is a link to a video that demonstrates these written instructions as a visual aid may help.
http://screencast.com/t/ullAvoYuo