convert.ToInt32 ? Is this necessary?

[ronaldgreene828]

Using the strategy builder, I created a strategy for entries and exits on a chart that is similar to renko bars. I unlocked the code on a copy of the strategy and I want to edit the entries and exits according to information in the Ninjatrader 8 tutorials. In the script there is "convert.ToInt32" as part of the entry line. Is this necessary? I can't find it in the Ninjatrader tutorials. I'm using Ninjatrader 8 / 64 bit version. Thanks

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello ronaldgreene828,

Thanks for your post.

Great question! No it is not needed IF the variable is an Integer type or a whole number. The strategy builder by default provides this conversion to prevent any errors if the value provided was a floating point type.

The Convert.ToInt32() is a C#.Net method to convert the input to a 32 bit integer value. Here is a link to further information: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dot...tframework-4.8

[ronaldgreene828]

Thanks, it was for default quantity for entries, an integer
I was trying to fix something by editing the script. Now I figured out what I was doing wrong in the strategy builder. I was focused on using the signal name to label entries and exits on the chart and I wasn't using the same signal name to link entries and exits.