Volume Question

[laocoon]

Hello,

I'm almost embarrassed to post this because it seems so easy but somehow it doesn't work.
(I checked in the Ninja Help section as well and the syntax regarding volume is similar).

Basically I want Ninja to draw a diamond below a (green) bar IF it has 30% higher volume than the previous one.
Here's my code (it compiles ok but nothing happens).

if (Volume[0] > Volume[1]*1.3)
{
DrawDiamond("Long" + CurrentBar, false, 0, Low[0]- 2*(TickSize), Color.Black);
}

Any pointers as to why it doesn't work would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[@tmc_]

Are you using a custom method for drawing the diamond? The correct syntax should be following:

Draw[U][B].[/B][/U]Diamond([U][B]this[/B][/U], "Long" + CurrentBar, false, 0, Low[0] - 2 * TickSize, [U][B]Brushes[/B][/U].Black);

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8//draw_diamond.htm

[laocoon]

Hi @tmc_

Thanks for your reply. Actually the drawing part isn’t the issue, it works well when used with other conditions. It’s the volume part I’m having trouble getting right.
(I’m still using Ninja V7)

Thanks

[nkhoi]

Hello,

I'm almost embarrassed to post this because it seems so easy but somehow it doesn't work.
(I checked in the Ninja Help section as well and the syntax regarding volume is similar).

Basically I want Ninja to draw a diamond below a (green) bar IF it has 30% higher volume than the previous one.
Here's my code (it compiles ok but nothing happens).

if (Volume[0] > Volume[1]*1.3)
{
DrawDiamond("Long" + CurrentBar, false, 0, Low[0]- 2*(TickSize), Color.Black);
}

Any pointers as to why it doesn't work would be much appreciated.

Thanks

your syntax looks correct but since you refer to value of 1 bar back, make sure you have enough bar on your chart
--
protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{

if (CurrentBar < 2)
return;

[laocoon]

your syntax looks correct but since you refer to value of 1 bar back, make sure you have enough bar on your chart
--
protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{

if (CurrentBar < 2)
return;

Brilliant! Working like a charm now.
Thanks so much!