Paintbars and Candles

[Mindset]

Hi
Candles get painted incorrectly by paintbar code - see attached.
If it's an up bar the body should be hollow - otherwise the whole point of candles is kind of missed?

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

This is as expected behavior upon using the BetterVolume indicator.

[Mindset]

Huh?

It uses the word BarColor - is there a method of not filling in the body of an up candle but painting the outline/ shadows?

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

I suggest to contact the creator of the indicator regarding this inquiry.

In addition, please see the link below for information regarding CandleOutlineColor.

http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/CandleOutlineColor.html

[Mindset]

got it

Ah right so you have to test if close > open and then use CandleOutlineColor if it is but Barcolor if it isn't. Makes for long winded coding.

[eDanny]

You can make the candles any color you wish and still see if they close up or down by using code to make trend candles:

if(your test here for candle color 1)
{
CandleOutlineColor = Color.DarkBlue;
if(Open[0]<Close[0] && ChartControl.ChartStyleType == ChartStyleType.CandleStick )
{
BarColor = Color.Transparent;
}
else
{
BarColor = Color.Blue;
}

}


if(Your test here for candle color 2)
{
CandleOutlineColor = Color.Crimson;
if(Open[0]<Close[0] && ChartControl.ChartStyleType == ChartStyleType.CandleStick )
{
BarColor = Color.Transparent;
}
else
{
BarColor = Color.Red;
}

Make candles as many colors as you like, according to any rules and still see if they are hollow (up) or filled (down). If the outline and wicks are too thin, increase the thickness to 2-3 pixels in you chart properties.

[Mindset]

Candles

Thanks eDanny.

[Mindset]

Candle outline thickness

Anyone know the code line to alter CandleOutline Width??
I can set it in Data Series properties for all candles but I would like to increase the thickness of specific candles to highlight them.

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Unfortunately, CandleOutlineWidth is not a supported method.

[Mindset]

Property

I appreciate that - it was merely a request as to how to get to it rather than support it :-)

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Unfortunately, I am not aware of a way to access it in NinjaScript.

I will forward the suggestion to programmatically access the width of the CandleOutline to development.

[NinjaTrader_Jason]

Accessing the width of CandleOutline programmatically has been added in our tracking system for possible future enhancements. It is listed under ID# 1233.

[koganam]

Anyone know the code line to alter CandleOutline Width??
I can set it in Data Series properties for all candles but I would like to increase the thickness of specific candles to highlight them.

            ChartControl.ChartStyle.Pen2.Width = int width; // wick thickness
            ChartControl.ChartStyle.Pen.Width = int width; //candle outline thickness

As always, remember that NT will not even mention ChartControl, let alone discuss any problem that you have if you use it. Use at your own discretion.