Creating a custom text label marker for manual input in chart

[Federico.info]

Hello good people,

Im currently using the Text Function to introduce "text labels" in real time above or below bars (5minute) discretionary.

My goal is to create a palatte with the "text labes" I use more often, choose them with a click and insert them on the chart.

Could you please assit me or point to the direcction as to how to create a custom text label marker?

Best regards
Federico

[NinjaTrader_Melissa]

Hello,

Thanks for the post.

I want to be sure we provide you with the most accurate assistance, since there is no way by default to do what you describe in NinjaTrader by default, are you interested in creating a text label tool programatically?

I look forward to your reply.

[Federico.info]

Hi Melissa,

No. Not programatically.

Completely discretionary. I will end up with 20 to 30 custom text labels which I will mark on the chart at any point in time.

Thank you
Federico

[Federico.info]

Hi again Melissa,

I think misunderstood your message.

I supose that since there is not a default solution right now, a programaticall solution follows.

Correct?

Regards
Federico

[NinjaTrader_Melissa]

Hello,

Thanks for the reply.

My apologies if my note was confusing. Yes, you are correct, this would need to be accomplished programmatically. If you have a programming background, our development forums are a great resource for samples and ideas. Additionally, you can also contact our scripting support team directly at scriptingsupport[at]ninjatrader[dot]com for assistance getting started.

Please let us know if you have any further questions.

[Federico.info]

I understand.
Thank you Melissa

[Creamers]

I understand.
Thank you Melissa

Hi Federico, did you ever find a custom button with predefined text to add onto the chart?

[Federico.info]

Hi Creamers,

I have not found a way to have a disposible list of predefined text labels placed for instance in the empty space in the Chart Trader space for easy of use (see image attached). I have contacted various app developers but no great interest on their part. On the hand I've come to realize and accept that for now Ninjatrader underperforms when text labels are added to charts over time.

One app developer did show me the possiblity of assigning text from a Text from predetermined list of Texts once you activate the Text function on the chart. An Almost but not Close Enough solution. Time, clicks and search for hand & mental motions are bassically the same as standard text input. (see image attached)

Best regards
Federico