Alert on cross over/under

[scjohn]

In setting up an alert, I do not see a way to setup up a cross over/under condition. Example if the value of the indicator crosses over/under zero; issue an alert.

Did I miss something?

Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

Please see here: http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/HelpGuideV6/CreatingAlertConditions.html

[scjohn]

I take that to mean the answer is no. Since there are only 4 trigger conditions: equal, is greater than, is less than, and is not equal. I see no cross over or cross under trigger condition.

[NinjaTrader_Ray]

Misunderstanding. Correct, there is no way to check for a cross condition although you can do something like
"> 0" which at least can tell you if its is above zero.

[scjohn]

One really needs the cross statements. For a lot trend systems you are going to cross over/under some number. Let's say zero. Normally you are going to above or below this number for quite some time. Resetting the alarm for every 60 seconds (using >0) means you will get an alert every 60 seconds along as you are > 0. This results in information over load. The important information was signaled with the 1st cross. Any signal/alert after that is a waste.

[NinjaTrader_Dierk]

Thanks for your suggestion. We'll add it to the list of future considerations.