Not to use the plots

[fgs092790]

hi im trying to use the plots of this indicator on the strategy builder but for some reason is not letting me aby idea why?

[NinjaTrader_Gaby]

Hello fgs092790,

Thank you for your post.

I am able to see the Value plots for this indicator available in the Strategy Builder. This indicator has two plots, BuySignal and SellSignal.

Can you explain further how you're having difficulty accessing this in the Strategy Builder?

I look forward to your response.

[fgs092790]

yes i see the plots to but when i try to use them like for example if the plot BuySignal != 0 then EnterLong; and is not working i dont know if im doing something wrong .

[NinjaTrader_Gaby]

Hello fgs092790,

If the strategy is applied to a chart, is there data with new bars appearing on the chart the Strategy is applied to?

Is the strategy showing as enabled on the Strategies tab of the Control Center?

If the strategy is in the Strategy Analyzer, is there data appearing on the Chart Display of the Strategy Analyzer?

Importantly, are there errors appearing on the Log tab of the Control Center?


Try testing the Sample MA Crossover strategy included with NinjaTrader on the same chart or Strategy Analyzer using the same instrument, bar type, interval, and date range.

Do you see results with the Sample MA Crossover strategy? (This would confirm for us data is available and the issue is with the logic in the custom script)


If the strategy is getting data and the strategy is enabled or a backtest is run with no errors in the Log tab of the Control Center, and the Sample MA Crossover is returning results, then would likely indicate the logic conditions in the custom strategy did not evaluate as true or orders are being ignored or cancelled.

In order to better understand how the code is working, it will be necessary to use Print to see how the conditions are evaluating and enable TraceOrders to see if orders are being submitted, ignored, rejected, or cancelled.

I'm also including a link to a forum post with further suggestions on debugging a script.

https://support.ninjatrader.com/s/article/Developer-Guide-Debugging-using-Print-and-TraceOrders

Enable TraceOrders, print the time of the bar and all values used in the conditions that submit entry orders. Include labels for all values and comparison operators.

Let me know if you need any assistance creating a print or enabling TraceOrders.

Save the output from the output window to a text file and provide this with your reply.

I'll be happy to assist with analyzing the output.