Access ATR within BarsType code

[brohnhdon]

I'm trying to develop a custom volatility-based bar type for myself but it seems I'm unable to call the ATR indicator from a BarsType class. Is there any way I can get around this? Preferably I'd just like to call the ATR() function but if it's possible to calculate it myself with the local bars array, that would work too.

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello brohnhdon,

Unfortunately, indicators can only be called from scripts that have an internal primary series.

i.e. Indicators and Strategies

This means that you would have to explicitly re-code the logic for the ATR into your custom bar type script.

[nkhoi]

I'm trying to develop a custom volatility-based bar type for myself but it seems I'm unable to call the ATR indicator from a BarsType class. Is there any way I can get around this? Preferably I'd just like to call the ATR() function but if it's possible to calculate it myself with the local bars array, that would work too.

Thanks

In NT7, I coded renko bar length = ATR(10). Note: somehow ninja doesn't read ATR value thru parm setting so if you want to change ATR value you have to modify the code. It should be easy to adapt it to NT8 since there is NT8 renko bar already.

[mase2005]

In NT7, I coded renko bar length = ATR(10). Note: somehow ninja doesn't read ATR value thru parm setting so if you want to change ATR value you have to modify the code. It should be easy to adapt it to NT8 since there is NT8 renko bar already.

Has anybody updated this for NT8?

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hello mase2005, thanks for your post.

We will be making a NinjaTrader 8 version of the BetterRenkoATR bar type as time allows. If you would like the conversion out faster a NinjaScript consultant may be hired from the NinjaTrader Ecosystem.

Thanks in advance for your patience.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hello, all.

I have attached a version of the ATR Renko bars to this post.

Kind regards,
-ChrisL

[JMont1]

NinjaTrader_ChrisL OR anyone. I have been trying for years to figure out a MTF ATR to be used with non-time based charts like Renkos. I tried to see where I could extract the pieces of code from here that are using an alternate timed ATR but it is too complex for my ken. May I request someone square this down to a MTF ATR indicator? Thank you in advane.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi JMont1, thanks for posting.

The samples we provide come "as is". A member of the forum will need to fulfill the request for a multi time frame ATR indicator.

Best regards,
-ChrisL

[Leafcutter]

Hello, all.

I have attached a version of the ATR Renko bars to this post.

Kind regards,
-ChrisL

Hi ChrisL,
I just came across the Bar Type by chance. Many thanks for converting!!! Great!!!