display variable values in data box

[frankduc]

Hello,

Is there a way to display the result of a variable in the data box?

For exemple,

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
double myRatio = x + y;
Print(myRatio); // comes out in output window
}

If i use AddPlot it will display something in the chart. But i dont want that, i want the result in the data box.

Thank you
btw: NT forum often disconnect or send us to wrong page while trying to log on or create topic.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello frankduc,

Only plots are going to appear in the data box.

However, you don't have to show the plot.

Call return at the top of the OnRender() override and this will prevent any plots from rendering.

https://developer.ninjatrader.com/docs/desktop/onrender

[frankduc]

Hello,

Is the value will appear live in the data box? The value change and is updating as volume come in.
On the chart you have to point by moving over the chart to see different values plot.

Ty

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello frankduc,

The data box shows data for the bar the mouse cursor is placed over.

If you are wanting to always show data from a specific bar, you might consider using Draw.TextFixed() or custom rendering in OnRender() the the value on the chart.

Or you might choose to open your own addon window and display the specific values you would like to see.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?p=492686#post492686

[frankduc]

Hello Chelsea,

I like the idea of displaying my variables values in an open window, that's exactly what i want.
But i am not sure what is the goal of the example. It display the name of the instrument in the chart. I would like the return of my variable to be display in the opened window. Same as when i use the output window but in a more fashion and pretty way. Any examples that do that?

Ty

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello,

The example is demonstrating how to open a new window with a button click and how to transfer information from the window to the script that opened it.

There is not an example of specifically what you are trying to code that I know of, but the example I have provided shows the basics of how this would be achieved.

The script assigns the instance of itself to the TargetIndicator variable in the addon, and this provides access to anything public from the script.