Editing Data in Running NT Scripts

[fingers]

Looking for ideas that I can further develop to change data in a running script (without reloading).

The simplest way appears to be for the user to edit values in a text file and then have the running script read this file and use the data?

but I'd like to explore more sophisticated solutions. Before I start learning more about "Creating Your Own AddOn Window" and "Creating Chart WPF"

do you think they will also offer any opportunities?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello fingers,

While there is not any support for modifying the price series (such as Close, Open, Time, Volume, etc), you can read data from a file with a C# StreamReader and use this in your conditions.

Below is a link to the SampleStreamReader reference sample in the help guide which provides sample code.

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

The reference sample is an indicator, however a C# StreamReader could also be used in a custom addon window if this is what you are wanting.

[fingers]

ok thanks. if the file contents change will I need to create another instance of StreamReader?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello fingers,

The file would need to be re-read. The easiest way would be to create a new instance of the StreamReader.

sr = new System.IO.StreamReader(path);

From a google search I've found setting the Position and clearing the buffer may have the same result.

https://stackoverflow.com/a/2053222