Request: File name of exported files (NT8)

[gurko]

Hi,

I am using NT 8.0.5.2. I am frequently exporting the Executions and Log to CSV files. I have a little request regarding export file naming.

Steps to reproduce:
1. Go to main window, select Executions tab
2. Right click, select Export

Current behaviour:
1. The default file name in the "Export As..." dialog will be "NinjaTrader Grid <Date> <Time>.csv|xlsx". The prefix will be the same ("NinjaTrader Grid") for all tabs. This forces me to manually rename the files when I export multiple tabs.
2. The <Time> component will use am/pm notation, i.e. if I export at 14:00 hours local time, the <Time> string will be "02-00". This leads to a confusing file system sort order (alphabetical sort), as "02-00" will show before "10-00" (which would be my export 4 hours earlier at 10:00 hours).

Desired behaviour:
1. The default file name for export should contain the tab name, e.g. "NinjaTrader Executions <Date> <Time>.*" . This will remove the need to rename the file.
2. The <Time> string should follow 24hrs notation, i.e. "14-00" for an export at 14:00 hours. This will ensure a better sort order in a file system view.
3. The same applies to the Trade Performance window (and might apply to other windows as well).

Thank you,
Stefan.

[sledge]

Yeah this upset me around Beta 3/4 when we could finally get some results.

http://ninjatrader.com/support/forum/showthread.php?t=78074&highlight=export+file

Looks like it is under ID # SFT-559

[NinjaTrader_Jesse]

Hello,

Thank you for posting these details.

I have submitted a feature request for these items.

I look forward to being of further assistance.

[gurko]

Hi Jesse,

after using NT8 for 4 weeks now and having exported numerous Executions and Log files during that time, I'd like to emphasize how import this feature is to me. I spend an estimated 3 minutes a day renaming export files. Not that much, but it's adding up. Perceived ease of use would go way up if this was implemented.

Kind regards,
Stefan.