code totally by timer

[savekad]

is it ok to ignore all nature of executing code through OBU() and just execute code based on timer events? this includes plotting, calculating, order submission, position monitoring and basically everything that i don't HAVE to base on tick arriving or bar closing.

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

savekad, generally from it's core structure NT is an event based platform - though you can work off custom timer events with your code, I would be prepared for race conditions to be handled as you step outside the documented event based approaches offered.

One thing you could also look into is creating a custom bartype that would call the bar updates on a strictly timer based manner via delegates.

[savekad]

can you please explain what did you mean by saying "work off" and "race conditions"?

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

savekad, you can look into this sample here to see how to potentially work with custom events for your use - http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/f...ead.php?t=5965

[savekad]

thanks Bertrand.

I went over the sample before and my question was about coding everything using timer ticks and other events and basically leave OBU() empty. i wanted to know if there are any known issues you can foresee i will encounter by doing that.