Is there a work around for not hard coding additional data series?

[walley]

For example, I would like to use the below, but I understand that it may fail if it's not hardcoded. I have not really had issues with using variables, but do wonder if there is any work around for it without having to go back to modify the code or what if a user doesn't have access to the source code to modify it?

AddVolumetric(Instrument.FullName, BarsPeriodType.Minute, MaxBarLookBack, VolumetricDeltaType.BidAsk, 1);

[bltdavid]

For example, I would like to use the below, but I understand that it may fail if it's not hardcoded. I have not really had issues with using variables, but do wonder if there is any work around for it without having to go back to modify the code or what if a user doesn't have access to the source code to modify it?

AddVolumetric(Instrument.FullName, BarsPeriodType.Minute, MaxBarLookBack, VolumetricDeltaType.BidAsk, 1);

It really depends on your use case.

Is this for personal use only?
If so, then don't worry about it.
Why? Because nothing to fix until your use case causes it to break.

-=o=-

Otherwise ...
Is this for an Indicator or Strategy?
If Indicator, will it ever be used by a Strategy?
If Strategy or Indicator used by a Strategy, are you ever going to Backtest w/Strategy Analyzer?
If Strategy or Indicator used by a Strategy, are you ever going to Optimiize w/Strategy Analyzer?

I think the 'hardcoded' warning is due to how the Optimizer works
in Strategy Analyzer ... otherwise, you might be fine.

Just my 2˘.

[bltdavid]

The workaround to avoid the hard-coded problem, yet
still provide some degree of user customization, is to use
a string property for the property grid -- ie, making the user
provide the full instrument name via a string parameter is
the happy medium you're looking for.

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello walley,

Thanks for your post.

We do not have any supported workarounds for not hardcoding the arguments into the AddDataSeries() method. Currently, it is not reliable or supported to do this, since objects such as Instruments, Bars, BarsPeriods, etc. are not reliably accessible in State.Configure.

Interest is being tracked in an existing feature request to support dynamically adding data series to a script using AddDataSeries() and I have added your vote.

This request is being tracked under the number SFT-882.

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 on the Release Notes page of the Help Guide.

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