Unable to input a configured SMA as input for Momentum

[XXfea]

I have a chart (5 min MNQ) 180 days loaded in data series with a SMA 14 displayed.
I want to now run a Momentum on that SMA
I used to be able to click the input parameter for the Momentum and chose the existing SMA as input (as I remember)- but now I can't - only the data series elements - open, hi, low, close, etc.
I am able to chose a new indicator from the drop down menu in the Momentum Input Series - but not the existing SMA.
I made sure the SMA is above (top) in the configured box - and the Momentum below it.
I even cleared the cache - any ideas?

[NinjaTrader_Clayton]

Hello XXfea,

Thank you for the message.

This would be done by changing the Input Series for the Momentum Indicator as shown below:

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Please let us know if we may provide any further assistance.

[XXfea]

Thanks but...
This only allows an integer that is the default from the default EMA study - in this case 14 -
I want to use the EMA value that I'm running on my chart that is not default but is the value of my EMA - which is not 14.

example . I want to optimize my Momentum on various EMA values.
Optimize Momentum on SMA, with SMA values ranging between10 - 30.

[NinjaTrader_Clayton]

Hello XXfea,

Thank you for the update.

Unfortunately, there is no way to have the second (Momentum) Indicator be based on an indicator that is on the chart.

• If you want the Indicator to be based off of another indicator, then you would have to configure it as shown above.
• You can go in and change the 14 to any other value you want.
  • But, there is no way to have it tied to the indicator that is already on the chart.

Please feel free to submit this as a feature request to be considered for a future version.

• Feature Request Form

Otherwise, you could look into creating a custom NinjaScript Strategy to achieve what you are looking for.

This forum thread will remain open for other users to share their suggestions.


Please let us know if we may provide any further assistance.