Add new DataSeries based on Chart bar period

[ch33ch]

In my custom strategy, I want to add a new DataSeries based on the current chart's bar period. For example, if the current chart's bar period is 60 min, I want to add a new DataSeries with a bar period of 30 min (the next fastest time interval).

How do I get BarsPeriod.Value before the Initialize() procedure so that I can insert something like Add(PeriodType.Minute, fasterPeriod) in the initialization?

Thanks.

[NinjaTrader_Ben]

Hello,

You can get a dataseries to whichever timeframe you want using the methods in the this link:

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3572

However you won't be able to access BarPeriod.Value before initilization to determine what your second timeframe should be.

[ch33ch]

Thank you for your reply.

If I can't access BarPeriod.Value before initilization, is there a way for me to set the current chart's bar period and period type programmatically (not add a new series but to set current chart's properties)?

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Hi ch33ch,

Unfortunately you will not be able to. You have to hard code it in with the Add() in the Initialize() method without knowing what your primary bar object will be.

[ch33ch]

Thanks, Josh.

What about DataSeriesConfigurable? If I set that to TRUE can I change BarPeriods and PeriodType for the primary series by hard coding it?

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

You will not be able to change the bars objects after they are declared in the Initialize() method.