short trade activates during long trade active

[bizzz10]

hello
how do i write the code to let the long trade reach the profit target, without the short trade activating while in a long trade. and the other way around. thanks

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello bizzz10,

Thanks for your post.

Entry orders in the opposite direction will automatically close existing position and then enter additional order(s) to achieve the new direction.

To prevent this action, you can add the entry order condition that checks to see if the current market position is flat before placing the order.

For example:

if (your condition(s) to enter && Position.MarketPosition == MarketPosition.Flat)
{
// order entry
}

Reference: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...etposition.htm

Note, if you are using the NinjaTrader 7 strategy wizard, on the left side of the condition builder select Strategy>Current market position, in the center select == , on the right side select Strategy>Flat.