Assign a number to each bar on the chart

[ron456]

I want to make an indicator that would assign a number to each bar on my chart and print that number on the chart by the bar. The number would vary based on some simple math regarding the opens or closes of previous bars. I would then like my separate strategy to "read" those numbers, and place trades in reference to them.

Example: when current bar's value is 24 enter long.

I did find the indicator "BarCouner" it has potential, but getting my strategy to "read" the indicators numbers is leaving me stuck.

[NinjaTrader_JoshG]

Hello ron456,
Thanks for your post.

You mentioned the number of the bar would vary depending on some basic math, but it looks like the number you are drawing above each bar is simply for identifying that unique bar? Could you use CurrentBar?

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

[ron456]

The pic is from the indicator "BarCounter". I will need to edit it to get the calculations and numbers I want. It seems to be a good starting point. Unless some one knows of a better starting point? But My bigger concern is how to get my strategy to "Read" the numbers that my indicator prints.

[NinjaTrader_JoshG]

ron456,

The easiest way would probably be to use the same variable for your calculations as you do for the string input of your Draw method.