How to determine if a CCI value is above a line value not just the CrossAbove test?

[gjbeaudin]

I am attempting to determine if the CCI value on a bar close is above or below a certain value. I know you can test if it CrossAbove, but can you determine if the value is > than 30 or < than -30 on each bar close and then take some action?

[Leeroy_Jenkins]

Calculate = Calculate.OnBarClose; // set this within OnStateChange(), if (State == State.SetDefaults)

if(CCI(14)[0] > 30)
{
//do something
}
if(CCI(14)[0] < -30)
{
//do something
}

Or you can combine if you need to.
if(CCI(14)[0] > 30 || CCI(14)[0] < -30)
{
//do something
}

14 is CCI period.

[gjbeaudin]

Thanks Leeroy, I will need to learn more about these state commands.

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello gjbeaudin,

Thanks for your post.

Forum member Leeroy_Jenkins has provided the correct advice assuming you are creating the strategy in Ninjascript.

If you are using the Strategy Builder then in a sets conditions you would take the approach of:
Left side: Indicators>CCI
Center: Less or Greater
Right side: Misc>Numeric Value 30 or -30

The Calculate setting specifies how the code is to be run, using Calculate.OnBarClose means your strategy code is run once per bar at the end of the bar. This is the default setting in the strategy builder and can be changed in the "default properties" window of the strategy builder

[gjbeaudin]

Thanks Paul, both responses were very helpful...