Start of New Trading Session

[laoshr]

Chelsea,
This is what I currently have. I didn't think the string needed to be serialized. It is not saving. I am a bit unsure where to start with getting it serialized.
Thank you for any help or input.
Regards,
James

if (State == State.SetDefaults)
{
Description = @" IntradayGapBars ";
Name = "TOTgaps";
Calculate = Calculate.OnBarClose;
IsOverlay = true;
DisplayInDataBox = false;
DrawOnPricePanel = true;
DrawHorizontalGridLines = true;
DrawVerticalGridLines = true;
PaintPriceMarkers = false;
ScaleJustification = NinjaTrader.Gui.Chart.ScaleJustification.Right;
//Disable this property if your indicator requires custom values that cumulate with each new market data event.
//See Help Guide for additional information.
IsSuspendedWhileInactive = true;




// Default values for string inputs
SessionStartTimeInput = "06:45"; // Default: 6:45 AM
SessionEndTimeInput = "16:00"; // Default: 2:00 PM


}
else if (State == State.Configure)
{


// Convert string inputs to TimeSpan
if (!TimeSpan.TryParse(SessionStartTimeInput, out SessionStartTime))
throw new Exception("Invalid Session Start Time format. Use HH:mm.");
if (!TimeSpan.TryParse(SessionEndTimeInput, out SessionEndTime))
throw new Exception("Invalid Session End Time format. Use HH:mm.");


// Properties
// User-modifiable properties for session start and end times
[NinjaScriptProperty]
[Display(Name = "Session Start Time (HH:mm)", Description = "Start time of the session in HH:mm format", Order = 98, GroupName = "GapBars Data Series")]
public string SessionStartTimeInput { get; set; }

[NinjaScriptProperty]
[Display(Name = "Session End Time (HH:mm)", Description = "End time of the session in HH:mm format", Order = 99, GroupName = "GapBars Data Series")]
public string SessionEndTimeInput { get; set; }

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello laoshr,

If you are putting in a time I would expect a TimeSpan object type..

How do you know the string isn't being saved?

Have you printed the string in State.Configure before attempting to parse it and this is an empty string?

[laoshr]

Chelsea,
Thank you again for pointing me in the right direction. I did what you said and it looks like it isn't being stripped. I also found the error. All is good. Thank you for all your time and help. I am very grateful for this forum and all those who help with moderating.
Regards,
James