Bars Since Entry

[zeller4]

Hello,

I've seen BarsSinceEntry().

Is there a similar "BarsSinceOrderPlacement()" for stop or stoplimit orders before orderstate becomes filled?

Thanks,
Kirk

[NinjaTrader_Tim]

Hi zeller4,

There's no method explicitly for that, however, you can track the bars since your order was submitted manually, by setting a variable to CurrentBar. The CancelOrder shows an example of this type of tracking.

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/helpguide.html?CancelOrder

[zeller4]

I've used BarsSinceEntry() successfully and notice that it starts at zero on a new trade. However, when a trade hits a stop or target and is no longer active and the IOrder name is reset to null, the BarsSinceEntry continues to count up. It only resets once a new trade is placed.

Is there something else required to reset this?

Kirk

[NinjaTrader_Austin]

Kirk, the BarsSinceEntry() method will only reset when a new trade is placed. If you are looking to track exits, please use the BarsSinceExit() method instead.