How convert an indicator to a strategy

[LG]

If I have a custom NinjaScript indicator that gives an alert when a given set of conditions is true, how can I backtest it in Strategy Analyzer?

Is there a way to just change Alert() to something else and run it as a Strategy? Alternatively, could I copy the entire code from the indicator into a new Strategy?

[NinjaTrader_Ray]

If your indicator has a plot value such as 1 when true, 0 when false, just reference the indicator in a strategy otherwise, you could just copy releveant logic from the indicator onBarUpdate() to the strategy OnBarUpdate(). Keep in mind, there may be some methods/properties that don't transfer over.

[LG]

Question for Ray:
In your judgement, is is better to try to convert Snaphook's Woodies Patterns indicator into a Strategy and use Strategy Analyzer for backtesting, or is it better to use Snaphook's Excel spreadsheets?

[NinjaTrader_Ray]

I can't offer an opinion since I am not that close to his work.