Subbox

[Stanfillirenfro]

Hello!
I have the following code:

if(State == State.SetDefaults)
{
 ShowmyBox = true;
}

In protected override void OnBarUpdate(),
I have:

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
  if(ShowmyBox)
  {
    my code here;
  }
}

With this code, I have a box that I can check/uncheck.
The idea is to create a subbox linked to this one. That means, I want a subbox to be checked only if the above one is checked.

Could someone guide me through the process? Is there a specific function to be used for this purpuse? If yes, which and where in the code?

Many thanks!

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello Stanfillirenfro,

Thank you for your post.

I suggest reviewing the reference sample at the following link:

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

That sample shows how to customize property grid behavior to do things such as show/hide properties based on user input, disable/enable properties based on input, etc. Based on your description of having a subbox that is checked (enabled) only when the ShowmyBox is checked/true, the examples demonstrated in that script should help you to achieve that goal.

Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.

[Stanfillirenfro]

Many thanks NinjaTrader_Emily for your reply and the link.
Maybe I was not clear in my post.

I want to code two boxes, where the second would be the daugther of the first one. It is why I am calling it the "Subbox". The second box (subbox) can be checked only if the first one is checked.
I do not have problem coding individual boxes, but in this case I want to link the second box with the first one.
I am wondering if there is any documention to achieve it. I would appreciate any suggestion.

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello Stanfillirenfro,

Thank you for your reply.

Please provide a screenshot demonstrating what you are referring to. My understanding is this would be two checkboxes for user input, correct? The SampleIndicatorTypeConverter shows ways to create sub-properties based on user input that could show/hide options or enable/disable options, and I was thinking this applies to your description. Here is a short video where I select the Sample Indicator Type Converter and demonstrate the show/hide and toggle read-only input properties:

https://www.screencast.com/t/U28xeRSehNk

I understand the "sub-properties" for the toggle show/hide checkbox are ints and the read-only values are int and double, but this could be done with a bool checkbox if desired. Would this meet your needs, or are you looking for something else?

I look forward to your clarification.

[Stanfillirenfro]

Many thanks NinjaTrader_Emily for your reply and the link.

It is clear with your explanation. You have highlighted all I need for my code.

I will definitely use the case#1. This will solve my problem. It is explicit.

Many thanks again for your help.