DataSeries input to indicator in strategy Initialize() routine

[trader20]

Why doesn't the 'Add(SMA(MyDataSeries,10))' statement work as expected? Documentation says all indicator methods accept DataSeries type as input, but here, NT substitutes the Close for MyDataSeries. Note that the 'Print(SMA(MyDataSeries,10)[0])' statement works as expected and prints the 10 period SMA of MyDataSeries. I would like to plot this as well, which is why I put in the Add() statement in the Initialize routine.


public class MyStrategy : Strategy {
...
private DataSeries MyDataSeries;
...
protected override void Initialize() {
...
MyDataSeries = new DataSeries(this);
Add(SMA(MyDataSeries, 10));
...
}

protected override void OnBarUpdate() {
...
MyDataSeries.Set(somevalue);
Print(SMA(MyDataSeries,10)[0]);
...
}
}

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

trader, thank you for the inquiry.

I'll have to consult with a coworker about this question and get back to you tomorrow. Thank you for understanding.

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

trader20, the Add() method in the Initialize() for strategies is used to display NinjaTrader indicators for visual confirmation - http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/...ead.php?t=3228

You custom dataseries values would not be set until the OnBarUpdate() is processed, so for this to display as you would expect, please use this reference sample for how to plot in realtime from a strategy - http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/...ead.php?t=6651