Rename Tab

[DAYTRADERPROFESIONAL]

Hi Team,

I'm building an addon and want to be able to rename the Tab. I have the option, but when I click on it, nothing happens. I want to know where I can get info about how to accomplish this task in the help guide or how can code it to work.


Thank you

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello DAYTRADERPROFESIONAL,

In an addon you can rename the tab by using GetHeaderPart()

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/getheaderpart.htm

This is shown in the addon sample: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...t_overview.htm

[DAYTRADERPROFESIONAL]

Hi Team,

Thank you so much for the info. If I have a Custom name for The tab and want to use the function to rename it, I can use this also?

Thank you

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello DAYTRADERPROFESIONAL,

Yes you can, as long as that function is within the same class as the GetHeaderPart() method. That method is called by the tab system to get the name. The addon sample shows an example of using conditions to conditionally name the tab, the capitalized INSTRUMENT as an example is replaced by the instrument name being used. You can supply any string for the tab name.

[DAYTRADERPROFESIONAL]

Hi NinjaTrader_Jesse

Thank you. I tried it but still not getting a response when I use the Rename Tab function in the menu. Seems GetHeaderTab doesn't call this function from the context menu at the Tab. Do you know how can be called?

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello DAYTRADERPROFESIONAL,

The Right click -> Rename is not currently implemented for custom addons, this is not part of the addon sample provided. The internal tools use some type of internal event to rename the tab however that is not currently documented for use in addons. The addon would get its name from the code being used inside the tab of the addon rather than manually by the user.

[DAYTRADERPROFESIONAL]

Hi Jesse,

Thank you so much. I will find the way.