How to export Output Window programmatically to a text file?

[ninjaq]

Hi!

I notice that the Output Window can only display
a certain number of rows.

Once it reaches the limitation, it will append new rows
and my initial output data will be replaced.

How can I have my strategy to export the content of the
Output Window to a simple text file?

Cheers!
Jim

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Jim,

If you have that many lines to export I suggest you write to a file from the get-go.

http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3475

http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3477

[ninjaq]

Josh,

Do I need those Ninjatrader Generated Code at the bottom of each sample?
Appreciate the quick reply!

Jim

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Yes. Do not remove or modify anything down there.

[ninjaq]

Which method is better if my strategy is performing a lot of output at each tick at different parts of the code?

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

StreamWriter one.

[ninjaq]

Cool! Thanks!

[ninjaq]

Josh,

I can't seem to get it work for my strategy.
Basically here's what I've done:

1. Added the declarations, "using System.IO;"
2. Added the object, "private System.IO.StreamWriter sw;"
3. Added the try/catch block to the Initialize() function
4. Replace all Print() statements with sw.WriteLine()

I tried adding all the namespace in the sample given but I can't compile.
Can you help by showing a quick example for a sample strategy.. let's say it goes LONG at the close of each bar with
Target: 10ticks, Stop Loss: 10 ticks

This will be very useful.
Thanks!

>Jim

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Did you add the "private string path"?

[ninjaq]

Yes I did!

5. Added "private string path"

Can you help me to tackle the Namespace region of the code?
Assuming my strategy name is "strategy123", which part of the code in the Namespace region do I need to rename?

Thanks!>Jim

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

ninjaq,

Do not mess around with the namespace things. Just go Tools->New NinjaScript and create a new indicator. Only add the appropriate lines from the sample withOUT changing anything else.

[ninjaq]

Josh,

But I want to implement this feature into my current strategy, not an indicator.
Appreciate if you could show me a quick code layout on which code of the sample I should add to...

>Jim

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Jim,

Same thing applies. Create a new strategy from the wizard and press unlock code. Only copy over the pertinent lines like the using line, variable declarations, etc. Just work inside the Initialize(), OnBarUpdate(), etc. Do not touch the namespace "framing" things.