I know this is an old thread but does this also work with Ninjatrader 8

[Bert1995]

I know this is an old thread but does this also work with Ninjatrader 8? Recently i formatted my old pc but forgot to make a backup file with Ninjatrader. However i did backup my document map with the ninjatrader 8 map in it. So i have a bunch of CS files from strategies i build with Strategy Builder. Is there a way to get these on my fresh Ninjatrader 8 install?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Bert1995,

As your inquiry is not for NinjaTrader 7 and is for NinjaTrader 8, I have moved your inquiry from the original thread to the NinjaTrader 8 section of the forums.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-7/general-development/51106-importing-cs-files/page2

Note, you can link a forum thread from a new thread if you would like to refer to it.


We recommend that you create backups, and/or export files that can be re-imported, and we typically never recommend manually modifying the filesystem, as this typically will lead to compile errors.

That said, yes, you can place NinjaScript Strategy .cs files in the Documents\NinjaTrader 8\bin\Custom\Strategies folder.

[Bert1995]

thanks for your reply,

if i copy a cs. strategy (created with Strategy builder) to that folder it doesn't show up even after restarting NT8. Do i need to do more?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Bert1995,

Are you certain the strategy is not unlocked?

Open the NinjaScript Editor and double click on the file name. Does the file open up the Strategy Builder or does it open in the NinjaScript Editor?

[Bert1995]

Hello,

It does show up in NinjaScript Editor and it opens in Strategy Builder. But it does not show up in Strategy Analyser or in the Strategies tab on a chart.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Bert1995,

If the Strategy opens in the Strategy Builder then it's in NinjaTrader. Have you compiled?

Below is a link to a forum post with helpful resources on setting started with NinjaScript and C#. Please watch the training videos.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-8/indicator-development/97575-sample-scripts#post786040

[Bert1995]

But now i cant open Strategy builder anymore
its says Ninjascript must be in a compilable state to create or edit stratgies

What does that mean

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Bert1995,

It means there is a compile error, which will be appearing at the bottom of the NinjaScript Editor.

As stated in post # 2, our team does not advise manually adding or removing files from the file system, as this will typically cause compile errors.

Compile in the NinjaScript Editor, then copy and paste the error message (Ctrl + c to copy, Ctrl + v to paste).

https://ninjatrader.com/support/foru...er#post1108067

[Bert1995]

for some reason it works if i add the strategies one for one and wait for a tone from ninjatrader. The problem i have to do this this way is that i have no backup file from NT8 itself but only a backup of the NT8 folder

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Bert1995,

To help prevent loss, ensure to do backup regularly.

Below I have provided a link to the Backup and Restore section of our help guide:
https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...p__restore.htm

(I recommend unchecking Historical Data, Log and Trace files, and Market Replay Data but leaving everything else checked)

[Bert1995]

thanks for your help!