How to create a false condition in builder

[aalonzo17]

Good morning team, how can I create a condition if high 52 < high 45 and high 18 < high 12 not to enter a long? Thank you in advance

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hello aalonzo17,

Thank you for your post and welcome to the NinjaTrader forum community!

This could be done using a bool variable that changes between true or false depending on whether you want to allow a long entry or not. I'm not sure which values you are referencing when you mention "high 52 < high 45 and high 18 < high 12" - please clarify what the numbers represent. Are those the number of bars ago that you are checking the High price for or are they perhaps indicator periods?

Once I have more information from you, I would be glad to provide some screenshots as an example of how you could toggle a bool based on your desired condition.

I look forward to your reply.

[aalonzo17]

Hi Emily! Thanks for the fast response. Right, the numbers I'm referring to represent bars ago.

[NinjaTrader_Emily]

Hi Emily! Thanks for the fast response. Right, the numbers I'm referring to represent bars ago.

Thanks for clarifying!

First, you would need to set up the bool on the Inputs and Variables screen. Here I have set up a bool called AllowLong that defaults to be true:

• https://www.screencast.com/t/doQNdZAv

Next, you would need to configure your condition that sets the bool to false. Here are some screenshots of a set where I set up the condition as you have described and configured the action to set AllowLong to be false:

• https://www.screencast.com/t/nUPdSGboQAkw
  • https://www.screencast.com/t/JX2Vmh2i
  • https://www.screencast.com/t/apAfkGb0z
  • https://www.screencast.com/t/Z60m8jsVCJLw

You would also need a set that checks for conditions when you want AllowLong to be set to true again. I have created a set with the opposite; it checks if the High from 52 barsAgo is greater than the High from 45 barsAgo AND if the High from 18 barsAgo is greater than the High from 12 barsAgo. If so, it sets AllowLong to true:

• https://www.screencast.com/t/yfK2xSAW

Finally, you need your set that enters a long condition. In this case, I have a condition that simply checks if the position is flat and if AllowLong is true. If so, the action is to enter a long position via market order:

• https://www.screencast.com/t/UjKJpgTn8Yh
  • https://www.screencast.com/t/jJNxqniQ
  • https://www.screencast.com/t/IbSG9z5oh
  • https://www.screencast.com/t/uTzpHNwKXAh

For additional resources related to the Strategy Builder, including a webinar on our YouTube channel and some examples of common conditions and actions, please see the links below:

• Webinar - https://youtu.be/VxU4FR6GWNA?feature=shared
• Help Guide - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...gy_builder.htm
  • Conditions - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...on_builder.htm
  • ACtions - https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...t8/actions.htm

Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions or concerns.