How can I create a function to be called from onbarupdate

[Danilod]

Hi All,
I am learning how to program and I am trying to reuse part of my code. I have duplicated chunk of code all over OnBarUpdate(). Instead of repeating this code I would like to create an object (or whatever proper name applies) and can call it when needed.

Question 1: Creating a method is what I need? eg:

static void MyMethod()
{ Console.WriteLine("I just got executed!"); }

Question 2: I should add this outside OnBarUpdate() under the public class of my strategy ?


Question 3: and then call it from OnbarUpdate() like this?

MyMethod();

Question 4: When trying to compile I am receiving error saying "An object reference is required for the on-static field, method or property...."

Thanks in advance for your help.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi Danilod, thanks for posting.

Double click the error to see the line of code that is throwing this compile error. Also, use Print() instead of Console since the platform does not run with a console open.

Best regards,
-ChrisL

[bltdavid]

The method can not be static because it is not within a static class

You sure?
Taken as a rule, that statement is incorrect.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Sorry, I was mistaken, thanks for correcting.