Creating an ATR based stop and target using the strategy builder

[Gav_G]

Hi

I've searched all through the forum & can see this questions asked a few times but I can't see a clear answer on how to do this sorry.

Am I able to create an ATR based stop & profit target from within the strategy builder wizard or does this need to be created in the code?

Thanks in advance

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Gav_G,

With the Strategy Builder, you would need to use Exit orders to set the price of an exit to an indicator..
Below is a link to an example of controlling the prices of Exit orders.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/suggestions-and-feedback/suggestions-and-feedback-aa/103992-request-breakeven-functions-in-strategy-builder?p=806596#post806596

But I think you are wanting one more step which would be to do custom math. For example the current price minus the ATR price or something along those lines.
For custom math, the script would need to be unlocked and coded by hand.

[Gav_G]

Thanks Chelsea

So sorry I've just posted another question which is really a follow on from this, feel free to delete the new thread if need be

basically the targets & stops are being set to entry price when I use the below

// Long Entries
            if (rules are met)
            {
                // Setting stops & targets


                EnterLong(Convert.ToInt32(DefaultQuantity), @"Buy_1");

                SetProfitTarget(@"Buy_1", CalculationMode.Ticks, ATR1[0]);

                SetStopLoss(@"Buy_1", CalculationMode.Ticks, ATR1[0], false);

What am I doing wrong?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Gav_G,

This strategy cannot be made with the strategy builder.

Are you certain this strategy has not been unlocked and coded by hand?

Below are links to unlocked examples. Please note, set methods need to be set or reset before placing an entry, not after.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-8/platform-technical-support-aa/97419-priceos-cs-expecting?p=802269#post802269

[Gav_G]

Thanks I've got it sorted now & yes I've unlocked this one now as you suggested