Command for Load Template

[aligator]

Dear Support,

I am developing a button for loading chart templates and looking for the associated NinjaTrader Command. Could please suggest the correct command for "Templates.Load"

Command = "Templates.Load"

Thanks.

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello alligator,

Thanks for your post.

We do not offer a documented/supported way to prgorammatically load a chart template from NinjaScript. I had a look with the WIndows SDK insepct tool as well to see if we could suggest an AutomationID to hook onto, but there is no Automation ID associated with the Load Template Context menu item.

We are tracking interest behind the ability to load chart templates programmatically, and I will add a vote on your behalf. The ticket ID is SFT-4761. This is an internal number, but for anyone else wishing to have their interest tracked, please let our support staff know that you would like a vote added for this request.

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When new features are implemented, they will be listed in the Release Notes page of the Help Guide. The ID number will be different than the internal feature request tracking ID, but the description of the feature will let you know if that feature has been implemented.

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We look forward to assisting.

[aligator]

Hello alligator,

Thanks for your post.

We do not offer a documented/supported way to prgorammatically load a chart template from NinjaScript. I had a look with the WIndows SDK insepct tool as well to see if we could suggest an AutomationID to hook onto, but there is no Automation ID associated with the Load Template Context menu item.

We are tracking interest behind the ability to load chart templates programmatically, and I will add a vote on your behalf. The ticket ID is SFT-4761. This is an internal number, but for anyone else wishing to have their interest tracked, please let our support staff know that you would like a vote added for this request.

Feature Request Disclaimer.

We receive many requests and cannot reasonably implement all requested features or changes. Interest is tracked internally and if enough interest is tracked, it would be weighed against how feasible it would be to make those changes to consider implementing.

When new features are implemented, they will be listed in the Release Notes page of the Help Guide. The ID number will be different than the internal feature request tracking ID, but the description of the feature will let you know if that feature has been implemented.

Release Notes - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...ease_notes.htm

We look forward to assisting.

Great, Jim,

Meanwhile, is it possible to add or assign a Hot Key to bring up the Templates menu?

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello aligator,

Yes, this is possible. You could consider assigning a Hot Key to Load Templates under Tools > Hot Keys > Global, and then you could use SendKeys to trigger the hot key and open the Load Template window.

We look forward to assisting.

[aligator]

Hello aligator,

Yes, this is possible. You could consider assigning a Hot Key to Load Templates under Tools > Hot Keys > Global, and then you could use SendKeys to trigger the hot key and open the Load Template window.

We look forward to assisting.

Thanks Jim,

I have assigned a hot key (alt +T) for Templates/Load that works fine when invoked on keyboard. However, using SendKeys and clicking on the toolbar button will not invoke the Hot Key and nothing will happen.

I think a part of the Content information that links button to template context menu to trigger the hot key to invoke action is missing in the following code line.

 btn = new System.Windows.Controls.Button { Content = ..........., "Template", Style = btnStyle, };

Any Idea for the missing info for the Content so that a Templates/Load hot key can be triggered to open the Load Template window?

Many thanks.

[NinjaTrader_Jim]

Hello aligator,

I assigned F2 to the Load Template Hot Key, and I tested the following in State.DataLoaded in a new indicator and I was able to pull up the Load Template menu.

SendKeys.SendWait("{F2}");

I also downloaded your toolbar script on the User App Share and modified the button press for ArrowUp and I was able to use the toolbar button to invoke the Load Template menu. I do not think modifying the Content property of the button is the issue here. You may have an older version of the script running on the chart or the buttons may have old event handlers attached.

We look forward to assisting.

[aligator]

Hello aligator,

I assigned F2 to the Load Template Hot Key, and I tested the following in State.DataLoaded in a new indicator and I was able to pull up the Load Template menu.

SendKeys.SendWait("{F2}");

I also downloaded your toolbar script on the User App Share and modified the button press for ArrowUp and I was able to use the toolbar button to invoke the Load Template menu. I do not think modifying the Content property of the button is the issue here. You may have an older version of the script running on the chart or the buttons may have old event handlers attached.

We look forward to assisting.

Thank you so much Jim. You are correct modifying Content was not the issue. I figured out the issue and things work fine.


The fix was simple but totally strange: Here is what I did to fix the issue for future reference:

1. Originally I had made a Hot Key as Alt +T (note cap T) for Template/Load and

2. Used

SendKeys.SendWait("%{T}");

Issue: Clicking the button did not work to pop up the Templates window

3. I changed the hot key to a lower cap "t" for SendKeys as

SendKeys.SendWait("%{t}");

and it Works fine now.

It is strange because the hot Key assigned is Alt+T but to invoke it I must use %{"t'} for SendKeys.

Also, strange that the default hot key Alt+S for Save Image does not have this upper/lower cap issue.

Thanks again.