Is it possible to control the "z-order" of elements in an Indicator

[RandyT]

Drawing Plots and lines like oscillator line and zero line, is it possible to change the z-axis order so that the zero line is drawn over the oscillator plot?

[Zeos6]

Yes. In State.Configure...

if(ChartBars != null)
SetZOrder(ChartBars.ZOrder - 1);

to put indicator output just below the bars.

if(ChartBars != null)
SetZOrder(ChartBars.ZOrder + 1);

to put indicator output just above the bars.

[RandyT]

What about in an indicator pane? Same applies? Could not figure out how to apply this in an indicator pane.

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello RandyT,

Thank you for your note.

If you swap the order you add plot/line in set defaults, do you get the order you desire? You will have to remove and reapply the indicator to reflect the change.

I look forward to your reply.

[mballagan]

I have built a custom indicator based on trade volume and want the amount to be displayed on each bar when the trade value is greater than a certain threshold. This works fine when the indicator is the only item on the chart but when multiple indicators are present the text is not displaying. How do I set the z-order of the indicator so that it is in front of other indicators?

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello mballagan,

Would you be able to provide a screen shot of the issue so I may best assist?

To send a screenshot with Windows 7 or newer I would recommend using Window's Snipping Tool.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13776/windows-use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots#1TC=windows-8

Alternatively to send a screenshot press Alt + PRINT SCREEN to take a screenshot of the selected window. Then go to Start--> Accessories--> Paint, and press CTRL + V to paste the image. Lastly, save as a jpeg file and send the file as an attachment.

I look forward to your reply.

[mballagan]

Customer Indicator Issue

Attached is a screenshot of the indicator working correctly - it does a volume calculation and displays the value on appropriate bars and color codes the bar. The text in white is simply displayed using DrawText(). When this indicator is put onto a chart with multiple other indicators the text in white is not displaying but the color coded bars (dark green/dark red) are displaying correctly.

I hope this clarifies the issue.

[NinjaTrader_AlanP]

Hello mballagan,

If you first apply the other indicators then this indicator, does the indicator display correctly?

I look forward to your reply.

[mballagan]

Customer Indicator Issue

Yes applying the indicator last after all other indicators has worked thank you.