I want to write data to a file

[trader2022ne]

Hi everyone.

I would like to know how I can get the NinjaTrader environment variable to determine the folder where my indicator is installed, so that I can save data (create a file, write it and read it) to that same folder.

Thanks in advance.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello trader2022ne,

I would not recommend that you write in the NinjaTrader Environment folder, and instead write to your own folder which could be located in Documents.

That said, below is a link to the reference sample on using StreamWriter in the help guide.

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

The NinjaTrader.Core.Globals.UserDataDir is the NinjaTrader Environment folder.

[trader2022ne]

Hello NinjaTrader_ChelseaB,

Just out of curiosity, why is it not recommended to write in the folder where the indicator is installed inside the NinjaTrader folder?

Thank you.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello trader2022ne,

Clutter and bloat especially when making backups. I generally advise not to put any files anywhere in the environment folder except for in the templates folder.
And if it's something large being written, put this a folder outside of the environment folder.