Color Picker Issues

[Cgammons01]

Hello. I'm currently running Version 8.1.4.1 the most current version of NinjaTrader. I'm having issues with getting a proper color picker for my different parameters in my custom indicator. I would also like it to serialize so when I load my workspace, the indicator loads automatically on the chart ready to go. Currently, the only way I'm able to achieve this is using simple hex strings to establish the color for a particular parameter. Do you have some example you could post here on which color picker is the best one to use that can be serialized as well? And which Namespace do I need in my Using Declarations for this particular color picker? Thank you.

[Cgammons01]

ChatGPT sums this issue up like this:

Bottom Line

• Your code is correct; it just can’t override the new NinjaTrader property grid behavior.
• If 8.1.4.1 still shows only hex fields with no pop‐up, that’s the built‐in UI limitation in your environment.
• Official NinjaTrader support may have a workaround or plan to restore the color dialog. Until then, using the hex field (or an older version) is effectively the only option.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Cgammons01,

NinjaTrader only provides a color picker automatically for public Brush and Stroke objects using the NinjaScriptProperty attribute.

While it may be possible to have a custom color picker using advanced custom C#, this would be outside of what is supported by NinjaTrader and beyond what our support team is able to assist with.

Below is a link to a support article on serializing inputs.

https://support.ninjatrader.com/s/article/Developer-guide-Serializing-for-saving-to-xml-templates-and-workspaces