AddVolumetric() for Custom bar types

[Rainmakersg]

Hi I am having problems adding custom bar types to AddVolumetric() using the registered enum value, which normally works for AddDataSeries().

I get the registered enum value by opening a chart and look the the Data Series. Under type, I count the order number of the custom bar type that appears in the dropdown box.

Say this is 16.

I then added this:

            else if (State == State.Configure)
            {
                AddVolumetric("ES 06-23", (BarsPeriodType)16, 100, VolumetricDeltaType.BidAsk, 1);
            }​

But I got this error:
Error on calling 'OnStateChange' method: '16' cannot be used as base bars period type for 'Volumetric'.

I would appreciate any advise on how to add a custom bar to AddVolumetric().

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi Rainmakersg, unfortunately, it is not possible to use a custom bar type as the base bar type for the volumetric bars.

[Rainmakersg]

Hi Rainmakersg, unfortunately, it is not possible to use a custom bar type as the base bar type for the volumetric bars.

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your reply. This is such a shame, as the custom bar type is what sets Ninjatrader apart from the competition. Orderflow Volumetric bar has also a lot of potential and if the custom bar can be used with volumetric bars, it would be great.

Can I put in a request for this feature to be added?

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi, I will submit a feature request for this item and update this thread with a tracking ID once I receive it.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisL]

Hi, I added a new feature request with tracking ID# SFT-5839. If the feature is ever included in future updates it will show up in the release notes here:

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

Kind regards,
-ChrisL