Problem with Variables

[kokos]

Hi, Could you help me with this:
I set my exit signal as following (both as a int):
1)When CCI hits 50 exit long position (Variable nVLong).
2)When CCI hits -50 exit short position (Variable nVShort).
There is no problem when I am in Long position strategy always exits when CCI hits 50. But when I am in short position it does not work.

Thanks

#region Variables
// Wizard generated variables
privateint cCIperiod = 14; // Default setting for CCIperiod
privateint eMA_Q = 5; // Default setting for EMA_Q
privateint eMA_M = 34; // Default setting for EMA_M
privateint eMA_S = 102; // Default setting for EMA_S
privateint nVLong = 50; // Default setting for NVLong
privateint sL = 18; // Default setting for SL
privateint nVShort = -50; // Default setting for NVShort
// User defined variables (add any user defined variables below)
#endregion

[NinjaTrader_Tim]

Hi kokos,

Let's start by taking a look at the snippet of code you use for short exit, please provide that.

[kokos]

// Condition set 3
if (CrossBelow(CCI(50), NVLong, 1))
{
ExitLong("", "");
}
// Condition set 4
if (CrossAbove(CCI(50), NVShort, 1))
{
ExitShort("", "");
}
}

[NinjaTrader_Tim]

Hi kokos,

Start by placing Print() in your condition to ensure it's being met...
More info at - http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/f...ead.php?t=3418

Do you have SetStopLoss or any Limit order being executed in your code, you may be getting ignored orders, which you can use TraceOrders to verify/diagnose.
More info at - http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/f...ead.php?t=3627

[kokos]

I do have a Stoploss. If I set the exit trigger as a numeric value strategy works fine. Problem is only when I set it as a variable. Can "int" be set as a negative?

// Condition set 4
if (CrossAbove(CCI(50), -50, 1))
{
ExitShort("", "");
}
}

[NinjaTrader_Tim]

Hi kokos,

The int value can be set as a negative.

How are you using your SetStopLoss? Snippet?

[kokos]

Hi,
I copied the strategy into txt file.

[NinjaTrader_Tim]

Hi kokos,

Ensure your ExitShort conditions are being met.

Something like...

// Condition set 4
if (CrossAbove(CCI(50), -50, 1))
{
Print("Condition for ExitShort has been met");
ExitShort("", "");
}

[NinjaTrader_RyanM1]

Hello Kokos,

The issue may be with the range of values for NVShort. When you initially setup the strategy you have to declare a minimum value. Default here is 1. You can create again through the wizard or change the value in the public property, highlighted below.

 
public int NVShort
{
get { return nVShort; }
set { nVShort = Math.Max([B][COLOR=red]-200[/COLOR][/B], value); }
}

[kokos]

much appreciated! thanks RyanM

[kokos]

I have another problem. How can I set my strategy to enter only on trend bars? For example, if I want to enter into long position it has to be a bullish bar.

[NinjaTrader_Tim]

Hi kokos,

Assuming you define a bullish bar as an up bar, you could set up a condition that only enters on such a bar, something like...

if (Close[0] > Open[0]) && other conditions)
{
do something;
}

or

if (Close[0] > Close[1]) && other conditions)
{
do something;
}

You can also use the Rising()
More info at - http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...de.html?Rising
and - http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/f...ad.php?t=19384

[kokos]

I used following for the range bars.
&& Close[0] >= Close[1])
Thank you again really helpful