Question on setting default values for user-entered property parameters

[9817_dynamic]

Hello,

The NT8 Help Guide indicates that the OnStateChange() if (State == State.SetDefaults) block should be kept "as lean as possible."

I cannot seem to find why this block of code's size has any special need to be small compared to the rest of a script. This get set logic is only loaded and processed once when the script is initialized. I am trying to make my strategies as efficient as possible, and this is just something that I have been wondering about.

All code should be as concise as possible, but should some these values be set elsewhere in the script like in if (Bar.IsFirstBarOfSession)? My scripts do not change the initial values of my property parameters outside of if (State == State.SetDefaults). Is there something specific to this state that is taxing on a computer's resources?

Thank you for any info.

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello 9817_dynamic,

Thank you for your post.

State.SetDefaults in OnStateChange() should be kept as lean as possible to prevent logic from processing superfluously and causing problems unrelated to the configured instance. Only properties which need to be displayed on the UI should be set in this state.

See the help guide documentation for more information about NinjaScript States and their Lifecycle.
NinjaScript Lifecycle - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...fecycle_of.htm

Let us know if we may assist further.