SMA types

[goodknight777]

I am trying to create an indicator that uses the out of an SMA. There will be an indicator parameter so the user can select which type of SMA will be used (Close, High, Low, Median, etc).
I will use the syntax: SMA(ISeries<double> input, int period)[int barsAgo]
My problem is the maType. Is there a numerical representation for "Median", or do I need to manipulate a string to get "Median" into the line of code? Where can I find the values that represent each maType?

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello goodknight777,

Thank you for your note.

I recommend reviewing the reference sample "Creating a user-defined parameter type (enum)" here:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/creating_a_user-defined_parame.htm

Using that concept, the enum values could be listed as the different price types for the SMA such as Close, High, Low, or Median. There is not a numerical representation for Median; the syntax for SMA takes a parameter for an ISeries<double> input, as shown here:

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/moving_average_-_simple_sma.htm

The different types of PriceSeries<double> are listed here, including Median/Medians:

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

As an example, the value of the SMA with a period of 14 for the current bar based on the median prices could be printed like this:
Print("14 SMA based on Median prices for current bar is: " + SMA(Median, 14)[0]);

I hope this helps to clarify. Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.