Ressource file for distribution

[blar58]

Hello,

I have created an Addon that I want to distribute to my customers.

My Addon uses an xaml file that I would like to include in the distribution but I don't know how to structure my zip file to accomodate my needs.

In my development computer my file is locate under the Addon folder. I read in previous forum posts that I need to include the xaml file under the templates folder for distribution.

In my Addon code I retrieve the file from the Addons Folder :
using (System.IO.Stream assemblyResourceStream = GetManifestResourceStream("AddOns.AddOnExampleTab2 .xaml"))

How can I change this to the templated folder ?

I put the file under the templates folder and change my code to :
I tried using (System.IO.Stream assemblyResourceStream = GetManifestResourceStream("templates.AddOnExampleT ab2.xaml"))

but it does not work ...

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello blar58,

Any additional resources will need to be dragged and dropped into the .zip export in the relational folder. Typically, non-xaml files would be put in the templates\YourFolderName, but for xaml files you can put those in a folder named Addons.

Below is a link to the help guide.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/index.html?distribution_procedure.htm#AddingMarketAnalyzerTemplates

And a link to an example you look at that includes and streams a xaml file.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/historical-beta-archive/version-8-beta/85215-open-window-from-strategy#post759830

[blar58]

Just to mak sure If I understand this properly.

In my distribution zip file on top of indicator dll , cs file info xml file and Additional References I have created 3 folders

1) templates folder where I put Chart templates, Skins, Trading hours and My Ressource files ( images etc .... )
2) workspaces folder where I put workspaces related to my product
3) AddOns folder where I put the xaml file needed for my Addon to work.





Is that fine ?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello blar58,

That is correct!

What is happening when you test importing this on a new system?

[blar58]

Did not test it yet.

Will keep you updated