Dotted Lines for Off-Chart Indicator

[mmeninger]

Hello -

Does NT 8 support creating a dotted-line indicator? Dots for each bar-value joined by a line?


Thanks,
Mark

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hello mmeninger,

Thank you for writing to the support team.

I am reviewing your inquiry and will be back with a reply shortly.

I look forward to assisting further.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hello mmeninger,

Thank you for the post.

To make a dotted line, you will add a new Plot to your indicator. There is a corresponding Value[] array that you will fill with data. The Plot will reflect upon the chart whatever data you add to the Value[] array.

Use AddPlot() to add a new plot object to your chart:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/en-us/?addplot.htm

protected override void OnStateChange()
{
  if (State == State.SetDefaults)
  {
    Name = "Example Indicator";
    ...
    // Adds a gold dotted line style plot
   AddPlot(new Stroke(Brushes.Goldenrod, DashStyleHelper.Dot, 2), PlotStyle.Line, "myPlot");
  }
}

...

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
	Value[0] = Close[0];
}

This example will draw a dotted line between the Close[] values of the bar.

Please let me know if I may be of any further assistance.