using different periodicity on strategy builder

[hdge4u]

im using strategy builder to create a trading system. id like to use the four hour EMA in the code while the system trades uses 15 minute or 5 minute time period to execute. is assume this requires me to code it manually? is that even possible?

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello hdge4u,

Thanks for writing in.

You could add a 240-Minute (4 hour) secondary data series in the Additional Data screen of the Strategy Builder. This secondary data series could then be used for the EMA indicator's calculations in conditions in your script.

On the Conditions and Actions screen, you would create a condition using the EMA indicator and set the EMA indicator's Input series property to use the added secondary series.

For example, create a condition, select the Indicators folder, choose the EMA indicator, select the 'Input series' property, open the Data Series folder, select the added secondary 240-Minute series, and click OK. By doing this the EMA will then calculate using the 240-Minute secondary series.

Builder Screens: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...er_screens.htm
Conditions: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...on_builder.htm
Actions: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...t8/actions.htm

[hdge4u]

input series just gives open high low close options in MISC
do you mean to create a group and use a data series using the TIME folder? equal numeric value 240?
could you show screen shots?

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello hdge4u,

Thanks for your notes.

To clarify, did you add the additional 240-minute data series on the Additional Data screen of the Strategy Builder as mentioned in post # 2?

The Additional Data screen of the Strategy Builder is where you add secondary data series for your conditions to calculate from.

See this help guide page for more information about the Additional Data screen of the Strategy Builder: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...onalDataScreen

[hdge4u]

you need to expand your explaination. im confused.

indicators on the builder DO NOT provide the option to include additional time based periodicity. if so, please show screen shot.

imho Ninja Trader is significantly falling behind in the ability to create automated trading systems both in code and strategy builder.

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello hdge4u,

Thanks for your notes.

To have an indicator calculate based on a secondary data series, you must first add a secondary data series in the Additional Data screen of the Strategy Builder such as a 240-minute data series (4-hour) in this case.

Then, when creating a condition using an indicator you would set that indicator's Input Series property to use the added secondary 240-minute data series you added in the Additional Data screen.

See this demonstration video: https://brandonh-ninjatrader.tinytak...OF8yMzA4Njc3OQ

Also, review the help guide documentation below.

Additional Data Screen: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...onalDataScreen
Conditions: https://ninjatrader.com/support/help...on_builder.htm

[hdge4u]

Thank you!