Possible to create new line types?

[artson]

Hi, I wonder if it was relatively easy to create (add) some more line types: not only
DashStyleHelper.Dash
DashStyleHelper.DashDot
DashStyleHelper.DashDotDot
DashStyleHelper.Dot
DashStyleHelper.Solid

When not zoomed in, is difficult to see which line is which......

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello artson,

The DashStyleHelper is an enum that tells the logic in the base.OnRender() what code to run to render the line. Making a custom enum with additional values is possible, but would not change the internal code that renders the line (segments) or dots.

This means that you would need to create your own custom logic to custom render in the OnRender() override if you want custom line stylings.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/sharpdx_direct2d1.htm

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

So is possible, but would require custom logic.

I am happy to submit a feature request for our development to consider adding specific values if you would like.

[artson]

Thanks Chelsea,

I really don't understand what you mean with "custom logic".
With OnRender I imagine you mean, we could create a "special" line type in our indicator through OnRender?
But this is usually not desirable, because it generates a lot of calculations, isn't it? (beeing called every few miliseconds instead only at bar close)

A graphical example: those are the line types we have:
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.............
-.-.-.-.-.-.-

when you have a ot lof lines, it is really (at least for me ) difficult to distinguish between them
I would appreciate having more "standard" alternatives like:

- - - - - -
. . . . . .
- . - . - .

I'm sure now you will understand what I mean

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello artson,

I am fully understanding your inquiry. In the core of NinjaTrader, plots are rendered with on render. Choosing a line style with the DashStyleHelper enum changes what logic is used to draw the line segements.

As it appears you are not asking how to do this yourself, I will be happy to submit a feature request for a new line style.

To confirm, you want the same line styles but with more space in-between each segment?

[artson]

To confirm, you want the same line styles but with more space in-between each segment?

Yes, I wanted in the indicater under:
Draw.Line(NinjaScriptBaseowner,stringtag,boolisAutoScale,intstartBarsAgo,doublestartY,intendBarsAgo,doubleendY,Brushbrush,DashStyleHelperdashStyle,intwidth)

some more DashStyleHelperdashStyle

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello artson,

What 'more' styles do you want to add?

[artson]

Well, a first idea is with more space between the dots or the dashes, so that they can be easily distinguished
But maybe you can also have more ideas

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello artson,

Thanks for your note.

We are currently tracking interest in a feature request that would allow you to increase the space between dots and dashes when using DashStyleHelper.Dash, DashStyleHelper.DashDot, DashStyleHelper.DashDotDot, and DashStyleHelper.Dot.

I have added your vote to this feature request. This request is being tracked under the number SFT-1020.

As with all feature requests, interest is tracked before implementation is considered, so we cannot offer an ETA or promise of fulfillment. If implemented, it will be noted in the Release Notes page of the Help Guide.

Release Notes — https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...ease_notes.htm

Please let us know if we may be of further assistance to you.