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NinjaTrader 7 cannot be updated on-the-fly like NinjaTrader 8, so another solution will need to occur for NinjaTrader 7 users. Since we do not have any details from the CME, we also do not have any definitive plans, but when we do have more information we'll have clear instructions for all users on how to get these new symbols.
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Originally posted by NinjaTrader_PatrickG View PostNinjaTrader 7 cannot be updated on-the-fly like NinjaTrader 8, so another solution will need to occur for NinjaTrader 7 users.
Which means NT7 users will need to download and upgrade to the new NT7 version, as soon as you release it ...
Is this correct?
When will this new "point" release for NT7 be ready?
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NinjaTrader has added the new micro e-mini futures instruments into the NinjaTrader database. The symbols are as follows:- M2K = Micro E-mini Russell 2000 Futures
- MES = Micro E-mini S&P 500 Futures
- MNQ = Micro E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures
- MYM = Micro E-mini Dow futures
An uninstall, reinstall, and instrument reset is necessary to receive these new symbols. This is required even if you're using the latest version of NinjaTrader 7.0.1000.40. Please follow the following steps (this will not affect or remove your custom files or settings):- Copy your license key from the Control Center > Help > License Key window.
- Close all running applications.
- Uninstall NinjaTrader within Windows Control Panel.
- Reboot your machine.
- Once these steps are completed, download and install NT7 from the link below.
- Disconnect from your data feed: NinjaTrader Control Center> File> Disconnect> Select your data feed.
- Reset your Instruments: NinjaTrader Control Center> Tools> Options> Data tab> Reset Instruments> OK.
- Restart NinjaTrader
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Thanks, Patrick.
Why isn't the NT7 database upgrade being rolled out as a new version, such as 7.0.1000.41?
I'm just curious, but wouldn't a new NT7 version work to alleviate confusion amongst the masses?
I mean, it would make release notes easier, upgrade instructions simpler, etc ... right?
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Hi, not sure I've posted to this forum before so not sure how it works exactly but I am curious about the uninstall/reinstall idea above. Won't I lose all my Workspaces, ATM's etc. I'd like to get the new instruments but I'm not willing to redo all that stuff. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Craig
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Originally posted by CraigMcg View PostHi, not sure I've posted to this forum before so not sure how it works exactly but I am curious about the uninstall/reinstall idea above. Won't I lose all my Workspaces, ATM's etc. I'd like to get the new instruments but I'm not willing to redo all that stuff. Any help would be appreciated.
No, re-installing won't affect the "user" parts of NinjaTrader.
Why?
Re-install does not touch your "<USER>/Documents/NinjaTrader 7" folder -- since all your templates,
workspaces, historical data, ATMs, etc are stored under this folder, none of these items will be affected.
All your custom Indicators, Strategies, BarTypes, etc, will be preserved (because they, too, are stored
under this folder).
[EDIT: In other words, and just to be super clear, neither the un-install process nor the re-install process
affect the "user" parts of NinjaTrader. Of course, setup.exe is the "installer" program but it is able to easily
infer whether a fresh-install or a re-install is needed based upon which user files and subfolders already
exist. The end result is pretty simple: If any of the required subfolders and files are missing inside your
"user" folder then the setup.exe copies or creates a fresh version of that file or subfolder. If all user files
and subfolders are missing, then it's a completely fresh-install, just like a first-time installation. But if all
the necessary user folders and files already exist (remember, un-install never deletes these) the setup.exe
installer process (er, I mean, re-installer) never affects these pre-existing user subfolders and files.]
[EDIT2: I think setup.exe does replace the standard @ prefixed files, such as '@EMA.cs', because
it assumes it owns these files and does a CRC check (I think) and replaces the file if the CRC check
fails. This explains how my optimized @EMA.cs (from user named Zondor on futures.io) was (I think)
over written by an upgrade to a newer version of NT7. Patrick, can you confirm that setup.exe follows
this practice? This practice arguably violates the "don't touch anything in user folders" principle when
setup.exe does the re-install, or an upgrade. I never bothered to investigate, but it makes sense that
setup.exe might do this, since a failed CRC check might arguably indicate a "damaged" file and thus
that specific file needs "repair", so it gets overwritten.]
In summary,
Only the "C:/Program Files/NinjaTrader 7" folder is affected by the re-install.
As a precaution, however, a full backup is a wise and prudent decision.Last edited by bltdavid; 05-29-2019, 11:19 AM. Reason: Distringuish between un-install, re-install, and fresh-install ...
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bitdavid is correct.
Originally posted by sledge View PostExcept user defined instruments and template settings on instruments.
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You're welcome!
NinjaTrader_PatrickG When you get a chance, could you address my question (highlighted in red) in post #11?
Thanks
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