How to create a protected strategy

[BobTN]

I have a very basic question. I have seen commercial strategies that use DLL files and require a machine ID to protect the code. What resources are available to help someone learn how to do this? I have a lot of programming experience but I don't know how to get started.

Thnaks

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

BobTN,

Those protection method/properties are available only to 3rd party vendor partners of ours. If you wish to become a partner please send an email to sales [at] ninjatrader [dot] com.

[joanNT]

Hi!

Please, I've seen that with the Export function of NT you can export files in dll format, by doing this isn't a strategy protected? why not?

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

joanNT,

To clarify, checking machine ID and things like that is a service NinjaTrader offers to 3rd party partners of ours. This is a service that only allows computer's with an authorized machine ID to use the particular NinjaScript.

What you are talking about is for protected code that is hidden from the user. Exporting as a dll will help in hiding the code, but a skilled programmer can still open up the dll and find what they want to find. If you want the code protected from someone viewing it then you will need to check the "Protect compiled assembly" check box when you exit. This check box will only work if you have purchased a 3rd party Salamander Protector which prevents people from reverse engineering the exported script file.

[joanNT]

Thank you Josh for clarifying