Multiple Re-Entries with strategy that uses ATM exits

[FBraun]

Hi all
I am developing a strategy that calls the ATM for SL Target Trail etc, the strategy uses a repainting filter and then candle entries for the trigger. The "entries per direction" is set to 1 (not unique entries either) and it will still take re-entries when the strategy validates multiple re-entries, usually causing a loss at the very bottom of a directional move.

I would like to eliminate this but not sure if I need to code in a trade count per direction in addition to the one called from the State function?!
Thank You
FB

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello FBraun,

The entries per direction setting is for managed or unmanaged strategies and not strategies that use ATM's. When using ATM's none of the normal strategy properties apply, you would have to program your own logic to control the strategy and how often it enters.

[FBraun]

Hello again,
One more question, can I go ahead and delete the following code below from [ OnStateChange; if (State == State.SetDefaults) ] since it doesn't apply to a strategy with ATM than?

EntriesPerDirection = 1;
EntryHandling = EntryHandling.AllEntries;

Also, is it possible to request a sample of the entries per direction & entry handling code? So that I can get an idea of how to go about adding it to my strategy please?
Thank You
FB

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello FBraun,

Yes, the strategy will still have default values for those properties if you don't set them. They just won't do anything because you are using ATM's.

I am not aware of any entry handling code, you can view the SampleATMStrategy that comes with NinjaTrader as that makes sure there is only 1 entry at a time.