Using the Wizard Input Parameters Questions

[dniezby]

So, I'm using the Wizard to create the base code of my drawing tool. I've never used the wizard before so I was wondering if someone could help me clarify some things.

If I understand correctly, these set up the NinjaScriptProperty of my drawing tool. I've already created some simple ones like ShowProximalPrice, Bool, True but I do want to setup some color choices for users.

I want to have the user be able to adjust and change the colors and the opacity of the fill, the outline thickness, color, and opacity but the only options are Int,bool,double,string,and time (see screencap)

For selecting colors, isn't it supposed to be a Brush? Should I just use a string to generate the code then change the parameter?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello dniezby,

I would recommend using a Stroke variable type, as the Stroke should auto serialize while the Brush would not.

Either Brush or Stroke you would need to manually enter this in the code.

Have a look at the RegressionChannel drawing tool included with NinjaTrader.
On line 97 is where a line stroke is added.
This also adds enum inputs one line 104 and double inputs on line 107.

[dniezby]

So you wouldn't recommend this but use Stroke instead? Or do you mean for my ouline property?

[NinjaScriptProperty]
        [Display(Name="Fill Color", Description="Fill color of your zone", Order=1, GroupName="Colors")]
        public Brush FillBrush
        { get; set; }​

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello dniezby,

I did mean for the Brush property yes.

The Stroke has a Brush, DashStyle, and width you can use for lines and other shapes.

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

I think you could use a Brush as well, but be sure to use the xmlignore attribute.

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