Help AddDataSeries UniRenko BarType and Applying it to an Indicator

[trader07]

Hello,
I created a strategy using Strategy Builder but I wanted to add a data series based upon UniRenko Bars. I then wanted to apply the data series to the MACD indicators conditions I set in Strategy Builder. In order to get an idea of what needs to be changed, I added Range Bars as a place holder for the UniRenko Bars.

I downloaded the UniRenko bars from the NjnjaTrader ecosystem.

https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/user-app-share-download/unirenko-universal-renko-bartype-8/

On the forum I found where others were attempting to add it as a data series as well.

Is the code below the correct way to add the data series?

AddDataSeries(new BarsPeriod(){BarsPeriodType = (BarsPeriodType) 501, Value = 2, Value2 = 6, BaseBarsPeriodValue = 2});

What information needs to be changed to ensure the MACD is based upon it?

Also, how do I use Bar Type Identifier to find the bar enum? I added it to my chart but not seeing where find that information. Thank you.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello trader07,

The BarsTypeId for this specific barType script is 2018 (not 501).

However the way you are calling AddDataSeries() is correct.

From the help guide:
"2. You can add a custom BarsType which is installed on your system by casting the registered enum value for that BarsPeriodType. For example: AddDataSeries((BarsPeriodType)14, 10);

3. You can specify optional BarsPeriod values (such as Value2) of a custom BarsType in the BarsPeriod object initializer. For example: AddDataSeries(new BarsPeriod() { BarsPeriodType = (BarsPeriodType)14, Value = 10, Value2 = 20 });"
https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...dataseries.htm

Below is a link to helpful script that lists the IDs for each bar type.
https://ninjatraderecosystem.com/use...pe-identifier/

The output from this script appears in the NinjaScript Output Window, as shown in the screenshot included on the download page.

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

The added series will become BarsArray[1] (or using the index in the order AddDataSeries() is called).

MACD(BarsArray[1], 12, 26, 9)

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

https://ninjatrader.com/support/helpGuides/nt8/moving_average_convergence-divergence_macd.htm

[trader07]

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you.