Only do once on strategy start

[RT001]

Hi guys!

I have tried a couple of things but I couldn't find a proper way to do this.

I want to run strategies that perform a one-time action on the start of the strategy (i.e. set a variable value, make an order, etc). What's the proper way to do this to make sure the action doesn't get triggered a second time during the strategy run time?

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hi RT001,

OnStateChange() when State is State.DataLoaded is the proper place for that.
"Initialize any class level variables (including custom Series<T> objects)"
https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...tatechange.htm

[RT001]

Thanks Chelsea! Is there a way to do this in the strategy builder, before I unlock the code? I will finish the script by editing the code but I'd like to establish the basics with the strategy builder if possible.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello RT001,

Yes, the Strategy Builder will instantiate class level objects in State.DataLoaded, and you will not be able to change this.