2 EnterLong orders, one by one.

[Dzammer]

Hello, NT gurus.
Tell me please, why this construction is not working? As result i have only 1 enter and 1 stop from the first signal (Long1).

 protected override void OnBarUpdate()
        {
            if((High[0] - Low[0]) > (High[1] - Low[1]) * 2
                && Close[0] < Open[0]
                && enabled)
            {
                EnterLong(1, "Long1");
                ExitLongStop(0, true, 1, 10, "Stop12", "Long1");
                
                EnterLong(1, "Long");
                ExitLongStop(0, true, 1, Close[0] + 20, "StaticSL", "Long");
                ExitLongLimit(0, true, 1, Close[0] + 20, "StaticTP", "Long");
            }            
        } 

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello Dzammer.

Thanks for your post and welcome to the forums.

In reviewing the ExitLong (stop and limit) it appears you are specifying an overload for a multi-timeframe strategy while the EnterLong code does not. You should use the overload that best matches your needs which I think is:
ExitLongStop(int quantity, double stopPrice, string signalName, string fromEntrySignal)
Here is the complete reference from the helpguide: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...itlongstop.htm

The Close[0] + 20 says that you are adding a value of 20 to the current close price, is that correct or are you trying to add 20 ticks? (If so then you would specify Close[0] + 20 * TickSize). Likewise the ExitLongStop associated with Long1 has a specified value of 10 only, is that the correct price?

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

[Dzammer]

I have corrected, but without result again.

http://screencast.com/t/TTiS7E0V

I was attached strategy file.

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello Dzammer,

Thanks for your reply and code.

In the strategy you have ExitLongStop(1, 20 * TickSize, "Stop12", "Long1"); As this is a Long Stop you need to place the stop below the entry price so the 20*Ticksize is an incomplete expression of where you want the stop to be.

Instead try ExitLongStop(1, Close[0] - 20 * TickSize, "Stop12", "Long1");

Also you might look at ExitLongStop(1, Position.AvgPrice - 20 * TickSize, "Stop12", "Long1"); see http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...l?position.htm

For the ExitLongLimit you would want to add the 10 *TickSize either to the Close[0] or the Position.AvgPrice so that the target is above the entry.

In the strategy I didn't see an ExitLongLimit for the first entry, only the stop.

As you have two long entries, when you apply the strategy make sure you set entries per direction to 2 in the order handling section of the user Interface. Without that set to 2, only the first order will be used. If you would prefer to code that in, here is the helpguide reference for that: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...rdirection.htm

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

[Dzammer]

Thank you for reply.
I do that you tell me, and all work fine. But.. When i placed code for enter position on click method, they did not work again... Can you see were is the mistake?

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello Dzammer,

Thanks for your reply.

Regrettably the methods you are using are not supported so I cannot assist other than to recommend moving all of the toolstrip items from initialize and put them into the Startup method.

[Dzammer]

Ok. I clear code from all toolstrips.
Look. In the first bar we have 2 entries. But in the next bar we have 2 entries and Stops...

http://screencast.com/t/hKddtB7ZW

http://screencast.com/t/fI25TMYwx

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello Dzammer,

Thanks for your reply.

Sorry, I do not understand what you are trying to accomplish.

Looking at the code I see:

1) EnterLong called Long1
2) EnterLong called Long
3) ExitLongStop tied to Long1, called Stop12
4) ExitlongStop tied to long, called StaticSL
5) ExitLongLimit tied to long, called StaticTP

You have no logic ahead of the orders so each bar close will result in trying to place the same orders.

If you could clarify what you are trying to accomplish I may be able to assist.

[Dzammer]

Looking at the code I see:

1) EnterLong called Long1
2) EnterLong called Long
3) ExitLongStop tied to Long1, called Stop12
4) ExitlongStop tied to long, called StaticSL
5) ExitLongLimit tied to long, called StaticTP

Yes. Right. But look in to the screens. In first bar we have only
1) EnterLong called Long1
2) EnterLong called Long
in the next bar we have all positions:
1) EnterLong called Long1
2) EnterLong called Long
3) ExitLongStop tied to Long1, called Stop12
4) ExitlongStop tied to long, called StaticSL
5) ExitLongLimit tied to long, called StaticTP

What i want.. I want to open 2 orders:
1) EnterLong called Long1
2) EnterLong called Long
For first order i want to set trailing stop
3) ExitLongStop tied to Long1, called Stop12
And for other order i want to set static stop and take
4) ExitlongStop tied to long, called StaticSL
5) ExitLongLimit tied to long, called StaticTP

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello Dzammer,

Thanks for your reply.

To limit your orders you would want to set your EntriesPerDirection to 1 and your entry handling to Unique.Entries. This will allow you to enter Long and long1 once and subsequent entry attempts will be ignored. Please review (example 2) of: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...rdirection.htm
also example 2 here: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...ryhandling.htm

For the trailing stop, unless you intend to write your own procedure, the NinjaScript method is identified here: http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...ttrailstop.htm For your code I suggest this overload of the method: SetTrailStop(string fromEntrySignal, CalculationMode mode, double value, bool simulated) so that you can tie the trailstop only to a specific entry. Please be sure to observe the tips listed in the helpguide section referenced.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

[Dzammer]

Hello.
I do that you tell me... But it still not working... Strategy open only 2 long orders and no open stop and take.

http://screencast.com/t/rsAkmzXRs

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello Dzammer,

Thanks for your reply.

In looking at the strategy file I didn't see the changes we discussed.

I've modified your test strategy to set the entries per direction to be 1 and the entry handling to be unique entries. I then added setstoploss, settrailstop and setprofittarget methods. Finally for testing I added logic so it only enters the two orders once.

On the first bar close, two long entries are made, 1 trail stop, 1 profit target and 1 stoploss each tied to the signal names.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

[Dzammer]

It work. Thank you. But. IF i want to set different stop size for each trade?

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello Dzammer,

Thanks for your reply and glad that helped.

Please make sure you review the help guide as it covers dynamically setting setProfitTarget, SetTrailStop and setStopLoss:

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

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

http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...etstoploss.htm.