compiling errors that make no sense

[Zigman]

I am getting compiling errors that make no sense (note that I'm using the wizard not manually writing code). The errors all refer to the "name not existing in the current context", when clearly they do.

I just tried re-compiling a strategy which was successfully created and compiled via the wizard a week ago and got the same "name/context" errors.

Note that I also conducted back tests and optimizations so I know for a fact that the code is perfectly fine and should compile (as it did a week ago) without such errors.

I'm quite puzzled.
Is this a common occurrence?
Should I re-install the program - or is there an easier fix?

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

Zigman,

Reinstalling the program wouldn't fix compile errors.

Is the error you're receiving coming from the strategy you are working with? Or is it from another NinjaScript file? Do you see repeated errors on multiple indicators/strategies or is just one?

When you compile the strategy, please provide me with the exact error you are receiving.

[Zigman]

"name does not exist" screen capture

Hi Matthew,

Please see the attached screen capture of entire (very basic) strategy w. compiling errors at bottom.

Same sort of "name does not exist" errors every time I create/compile code (using wizard all the way thru).

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

Zigman,

The Compile errors you are receiving are not coming from the strategy you have opened.

These errors are coming from a strategy named TwoEMAs. Please double click on these errors which should open the strategy that contains the compile error. From there you will need to either debug this strategy or delete it from your system.

More information on resolving NinjaScript compile errors can be found below:

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?p=23415#post23415

[Zigman]

strategy cannot be deleted

Second strategy cannot be deleted.

I followed the instructions here:

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?p=23415#post23415

But when I do I get a message saying it cannot be deleted because it is being referenced by other indicators/strategies (which is not true)...

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

Zigman,

If the error states that it is being referenced by another file, this would indeed be the case. You would first need to delete the file that this particular file is using.

If you're unsure how to proceed to debug these, I would suggest following the instructions to reinstall NinjaTrader without your custom indicators. This should allow you to proceed without the compile errors, however you will lose all custom NinjaScript.

1) Create a backup file with 'NinjaScript files' unchecked.


http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/index.html?creating_a_backup_archive.htm


2) Uninstall NinjaTrader via the Windows Control Panel-->Add/Remove Programs (XP), Programs and Features (Vista/7).


3) Delete the My Documents-->NinjaTrader 7 folder. Do not delete the NinjaTrader backup folder.


4) Clear your browser cache and download and install NinjaTrader at the link below.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/download-registration

5) Restore your settings and test again for further issues.

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt7/index.html?restoring_a_backup_archive.htm

[Zigman]

strategy is being referenced by another strategy/indicator

Sorry in advance if this is a NOOB question, but I don't understand how it is possible that the offending strategy is being referenced by another strategy/indicator because it was the one most recently created.

- That's just not logical.

To be clear - the strategy I'm trying to delete was the last (i.e. most recent)strategy created (and it was created via the wizard - not coded manually in the editor).

Your thoughts before I uninstall would be appreciated...

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

Hello,

I would like to remote into your PC to look at this further.

Please send an email to support[at]ninjatrader[dot]com with Attn: Matthew in the subject line and a reference to this thread.

Please include a land line phone number and a good date/time you can be reached. I will respond with instructions for remote assistance at that time.