Some candles not working on the Candlestick pattern Indicator

[amend1316]

Can someone in Technical support please look into this. The candlestick patterns that are not working are the Hammer, Hanging Man and Inverted Hammer. Have tried using them on the ES, 1, 5, 15 minute time frame and also on the 8 and 12 range charts. The patterns are there but the indicator does detect them. Don't know much about coding but i looked at the code using the Script Editor and i'm thinking the Hammer pattern should be the opposite of the Shooting Star pattern but they are very different and the Shooting Star pattern works fine.

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello amend1316,

Thank you for your post.


So I may accurately assist you, please answer all of the following questions:

• What version of NinjaTrader are you using? Please provide the entire version number. This can be found under Help -> About (Example: 8.0.?.?)
• Who are you connected to? This is displayed in green on the lower-left corner of the Control Center window.
• Who is your broker?
• Do you receive an error on the screen? Are there errors on the Log tab of the Control Center? If so, what do these errors report?

Additionally, so I may try and view the same patterns you mentioned in the charts, please provide screenshots demonstrating where you think the Hammer, Hanging Man, and Inverted Hammer are being shown by the price action but not detected by the indicator. For each one, I will need to know the instrument, chart interval, and the timestamp of the candles in the screenshot so I may check on my end as well.

• To send a screenshot with Windows 10 or newer I would recommend using the Windows Snipping Tool.
  • Click here for instructions
• 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 it as a jpeg file and send the file as an attachment.
  • Click here for detailed instruction

I look forward to your reply.

[amend1316]

Thank You Emily for the response.
Version 8.0.25.0 64 bit
Connection: My Ninja Trader Continuum
Broker is NinjaTrader
No error on the screen
Using MES, 12 Range chart. Many hammer patterns on the attached chart but some samples are at time stamp 9:18:57 and 9:33;35

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello amend1316,

Thank you for your reply.

First, I see that you're using an older version of NinjaTrader 8. To update NinjaTrader, please follow the steps below:

• First, copy your license key from NinjaTrader under Help> License Key then exit NinjaTrader
• Click on the link: https://ninjatrader.com/PlatformDirect
• Enter your license key and press Submit
• Select 'Download'
• Critical: Before running the installer, ensure NinjaTrader is closed.

Next, what are your settings for the Candlestick pattern indicator? Are you using a trend strength for the patterns you are looking for, and if so, what is the trend strength you are using?

I appreciate your patience and look forward to your reply.

[amend1316]

Thank You. Will update to the new version.

The Trend Strength is the default setting which is 4 and Calculated on bar close

[amend1316]

Updated software and everything works fine. Thank you so much.

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Updated software and everything works fine. Thank you so much.

amend1316,

Awesome! Glad to hear that the update resolved this item. Have a great day and don't hesitate to reach out with any additional NinjaTrader items we may assist you with in the future.