Indicator label rename

[tamas]

Hi,

my question would be: if i add indicator in strategy, then can i rename the indicator label in the strategy code (that is seen at the top of the chart)?

[NinjaTrader_Ray]

Try something like

SMA(20).Name = myName;

[tamas]

Originally Posted by NinjaTrader_Ray

Try something like

SMA(20).Name = myName;

Ohhh, it works much better, because i used this

SMA(20).Plots[0].Name = myName

Thank you Ray

[Mindset]

I see you can do it from a strategy.
Is it possible to set the label in an indicator and if it is could you show the code line?

[NinjaTrader_Josh]

Something like this? http://www.ninjatrader-support2.com/...ead.php?t=4749

[Mindset]

no the label in the Dialogue Box under General is what I am looking to define.


btw the sample label trim - how does that work anyway? What exactly does the override string method do as my chart shows all 4 parameters?

[NinjaTrader_Josh]

Mindset,

The sample can trim your label to anything you want. It can rename the label that shows up on the chart, remove inputs from even showing, etc.

The display name will show up as whatever name you name the indicator in the dialogue window though. If you want it to display a different name I suggest you take a look at the TEMA indicator above where it declares the public class.

[Mindset]

I must be dim.
1. I can't find the TEMA indicator you refer to.
2. the samplelabel trim doesn't do anything. I simply get 4 pieces of text on the chart - the ToString() override doesn't affect what is displayed on the chart in any way

[NinjaTrader_Josh]

1. Scroll down on your list. It should be there. It is a system indicator.

2. Notice how the sample has four parameters. Then notice how only 1 of the parameters is listed in the header.

[Mindset]

I didn't think of that - I spent 20 mins searching all through the forums (lol)
So if you want to have no label you just put:-

	public override string ToString()
		{
			return " ";
		}

Am I overriding a string object property with this method?
Thanks for the patience.
FYI I will use this with almost every indicator I have as I hate having labels cluttering up my nice clean charts!

[NinjaTrader_Josh]

Mindset,

That would be correct.