Get Indicator Output from DataBox

[yertle]

Hi,
I'm trying to build a strategy using the plots from an indicator.

The DataBox returns a value on the signal bar, and n/a on non signal bars

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The chart plots it provides are drawn with OnRender, rather than drawing objects.

When i the indicator to strategy builder i get these errors

How do i get the signals into a strategy?

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello yertle,

It looks like that indicator is not made in a way to be used with a strategy. For the builder the plot would need to have a value for each bar so it can be used in price conditions. The N/A means no value was set for that bar so the builder would have problems doing comparisons with that plot. It additionally seems the way that indicator is coded is causing an issue when using it with the builder and causing a compile error.

That indicator may be able to be used in manual coding because you can check if the plot has a valid value in manual coding. You could create a condition which checks if there is a value for the plot, if so you can then also check the value and do an action.

If this is a third party item you purchased or are having developed for you I would suggest to contact the developer to ask that the put in a specific plot for signals. Make sure that plot has a default value in addition to setting a signal value, and to also test it while using the builder to make sure the error you pictured is not present.