How to limit the number of simultaneous ATM orders?

[andr3i]

Is there a possibility to limit the number of ATM orders enabled on a chart? I'm testing a semi-automated strategy using alerts and I would like to avoid multiple triggers of the same order if I already have an active order.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello andr3i,

A script can use logic to prevent itself from calling methods if the methods have already been called or called a certain number of times.

This would not prevent manual orders, but if you placed all orders through the script from logic or button presses, the script could decide if a new order is submitted.

Below is a link to the help guide on Atm Strategy methods.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/atm_strategy_methods.htm

And a link to an example that uses buttons.

https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/user-app-share-download/long-short-toolbar-buttons-2/

[andr3i]

Thank you for your input Chelsea. What I basically want is to have a maximum of 1 active ATM order at a time. Is there a built-in script that I can plug with this logic?

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello andr3i,

There would not be a built in script. You would have to write your strategy with your custom logic.

Use a bool to know when you have submitted an order. Require that bool to false for the condition that submits the order to trigger.

Below is a link to a forum post with helpful information about getting started with programming C#.

https://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/forum/ninjatrader-8/indicator-development/97575-sample-scripts?p=786040#post786040

As a heads up, using Atm Strategy methods are advanced. This requires more consideration than NinjaStrategy methods.