Added reference to strategy and now can't use it or backtest/optimize

[zwentz]

I added a reference to a custom DLL file in my strategy and now I can't backtest or add the strategy to the chart. It's just not an option, it isn't in the list of strategies.

I understand that this isn't supported so more so than NinjaTrader support, I'm looking for guys that have experience doing this.

Thanks.

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

Zwentz, try taking a look in the logs (right-most tab in Control Center). An entry is usually added to the log when something goes wrong.

[zwentz]

Hey Austin,

Thanks for the help! The problem is it compiles and all, but I can't do anything with it. So the logs have nothing to show me either.

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

Zwentz, you can try testing to see if the strategy compiles and runs fine without the custom DLL. If it does, you know where the problem lies.

[zwentz]

I know what it is now. The DLL I'm using as a reference uses .NET version 3.5.

However, I am able to still have it as a reference and it compiles fine, but I commented out the using statements and all references to the members of the DLL and it is available to me again. But it can't be a .NET conflict if it is allowed to compile and be used as a reference, can it?

Edit: Here's where I have narrowed my problem down to:

network = (BasicNetwork)SerializeObject.Load(Filename);

Could loading a file be the problem? I only do it once, but could this be a conflict? Thanks for helping by the way, I know you guys don't support this.

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

Maybe you could try a fresh .NET install. Unfortunately, we can't provide any more support. Thank you for understanding.

[zwentz]

I understand, I actually think it has to do with the loading of a file. Thanks for helping!

[zwentz]

I figured it out, I was declaring a new instance of a member in my custom DLL in outside of a function and it was creating a conflict. Everything is in ship-shape now. Thanks again Austin!

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

Great to hear you've got it figured out!