Path variable for \Documents\NinjaTrader 8 location

[mlarocco]

I want to export custom sound files with my indicator. I understand how to add them to the exported .zip file but my question is, the full path to the NinjaTrader 8 folder under Documents is different on other PC's. What can I use for a path in the PlaySound statement in my code? Is there a NinjaTrader.Core.Globals statement for the Documents install location? I did try PlaySound(@"%userprofile%\Documents\NinjaTrader 8\... but it doesn't work Thanks

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello mlarocco,

Thanks for writing in.

There are no supported NinjaTrader.Core.Globals statement for accessing the Documents folder. The specific file path would need to be hardcoded in your script

You can obtain the default NinjaTrader installation directory to access the sounds folder by using NinjaTrader.Core.Globals.InstallDir property. An example of this could be seen on the PlaySound help guide page linked below.

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

We are tracking interest in a current feature request ticket for the ability to supply the default location of custom sounds. I have submitted your vote to SFT-1652.

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 me know if I may assist further.

[rayko]

Here is a code bite work-around I use.

private string strSoundfile_Buy;
private const string strcSoundFile_Alert2 = @"\sounds\Alert2.wav";
..
..
else if (State == State.DataLoaded)
{
strSoundfile_Buy = NinjaTrader.Core.Globals.InstallDir + strcSoundFile_Buy;
}

Define a string to use in an Alert or Playsound. Then initialize it in State.DataLoaded event... and use from that point forward.

Cheers

[mlarocco]

Hello mlarocco,

Thanks for writing in.

There are no supported NinjaTrader.Core.Globals statement for accessing the Documents folder. The specific file path would need to be hardcoded in your script

You can obtain the default NinjaTrader installation directory to access the sounds folder by using NinjaTrader.Core.Globals.InstallDir property. An example of this could be seen on the PlaySound help guide page linked below.

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

We are tracking interest in a current feature request ticket for the ability to supply the default location of custom sounds. I have submitted your vote to SFT-1652.

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 me know if I may assist further.

After I posted this I found I can use "PlaySound(NinjaTrader.Core.Globals.UserDataDir + @"\templates\BA5minGold\Cancel Order.wav");" and it seems to work fine. Does this make sense?

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello mlarocco,

Thanks for your note.

This is not documented in the help guide but if it is working for you then yes, you could likely use that when calling the PlaySound() method in your script.

Please let me know if I may assist further.