Need help. Wonder why Input parameters aren't "working" during Optimization

[Cavaro]

Hi, I am making a very simpel strategy as you can see in the attached picture: (Close[0] > Close [my custom parameter]) {enterlong}

It works with the default settings of 1:

But when I try an optimized test (in this test parameter min1 to max5 with increments of 1), no trades are placed:

Any help would be appreciated,
For context I am very new to this (less than a week of actual coding experience)
Thanks in advance and kind regards,
Carl

[NinjaTrader_PaulH]

Hello Cavaro,

Thanks for your post.

When optimizing you are changing the look back (Bars ago) of the Close value in the condition statements. When set to 1 this works because you have prevented the script from running until you have one bar processed (if (CurrentBar <1 ) return

However, when you use a larger value of bars ago the script will likely error out. Always check the "Log" tab of the Ninjatrader Control center when anything is not working as expected because this is where any error messages would appear. You likely have bar index error messages.

You would need to set your CurrentBar check to be the largest lookback value used.

[Cavaro]

Hi Paul,
Indeed, spot on thank you it is much appreciated!