Z-Order Based on Value

[laoshr]

Hello,
I have a question regarding how to make one plot be in front of another. So, what I'm trying to do is to have 2 MACD indicators with different settings. I want to have the MACD indicator that is currently the highest to be in the back and the other with the lower value in front. I would like to make them switch when their values change (the other in front).
I'm new to coding but if anyone has some suggestions I would truly appreciate it.
Thank you for your time.
James

[trendisyourfriend]

Hello,
I have a question regarding how to make one plot be in front of another. So, what I'm trying to do is to have 2 MACD indicators with different settings. I want to have the MACD indicator that is currently the highest to be in the back and the other with the lower value in front. I would like to make them switch when their values change (the other in front).
I'm new to coding but if anyone has some suggestions I would truly appreciate it.
Thank you for your time.
James

Hi,

This can not be done. Assigning specific ZOrder indices to draw at should be done once the State has reached State.Historical.

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello James,

Thanks for your post.

trendisyourfriend is correct in their statement on the topic.

The only way to accomplish this would be to use OnRender() from a single indicator and render your own plots where the datasets are rendered at specific zorders by having one on top later in rendering. The order OnRender() calls would determine the zorder, such as calling the rendering code for the backmost item first.

You could check out the Ichimoku Cloud indicator from the Ecosystem User App Share page linked below for an example of custom rendering an indicator.

Ichimoku Cloud: https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/use...indicator-nt8/

There is also an example script on this forum thread you could view demonstrating dynamically rendering plot lines: https://forum.ninjatrader.com/forum/...24#post1109624


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