Simple indicator

occam · 08-20-2010, 09:49 AM

I am trying out Ninja Trader so I am learning.

How do I create a simple indicator based on daily close history that does not need to be plotted. That is all I want is just a column of data.

NinjaTrader_RyanM · 08-20-2010, 09:53 AM

Hello Occam,

If you're looking for a column of data, then consider Market Analyzer. You can set this up with no custom programming.

See here for an introduction to Market Analyzer.

You can add the standard indicators here as well as any custom ones. Let us know exactly what you're looking for and we'll be able to help with whether this requires custom programming or is already offered.

occam · 08-20-2010, 10:03 AM

All I need is eg. average close price over last 15 days.

NinjaTrader_RyanM · 08-20-2010, 10:08 AM

Hi Occam,

You should be able to set this up in market analyzer, as long as your data provider offers daily data.

See here for help adding columns to market analyzer.

You would select indicator, then choose SMA, define the period as 15 and then view this data for all instruments in the market analyzer list.

occam · 08-20-2010, 10:22 AM

Ok, got it.

If I wanted to do something else with the SMA, like dividing it with something else would I then code it?

NinjaTrader_RyanM · 08-20-2010, 10:25 AM

Correct. Performing math on an indicator requires custom programming. Can see here for an introduction to developing indicators:
http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...verview18.html

occam · 08-20-2010, 10:54 AM

Ok, so is there anyway I can somehow return the function/indicator without mucking around with Plot0.Set() since I don't need any charting.

NinjaTrader_RyanM · 08-20-2010, 11:28 AM

When using the market analyzer: Indicator plots are what you access. It doesn't mean you have to chart this - it's just the part of the indicator that's visible from the market analyzer.

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occam Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times in 0 posts	Simple indicator I am trying out Ninja Trader so I am learning. How do I create a simple indicator based on daily close history that does not need to be plotted. That is all I want is just a column of data.
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08-20-2010, 09:53 AM	#2
NinjaTrader_RyanM NinjaTrader Customer Service Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8,117 Thanks: 249 Thanked 418 times in 415 posts	Hello Occam, If you're looking for a column of data, then consider Market Analyzer. You can set this up with no custom programming. See here for an introduction to Market Analyzer. You can add the standard indicators here as well as any custom ones. Let us know exactly what you're looking for and we'll be able to help with whether this requires custom programming or is already offered. Ryan M NinjaTrader Customer Service Use Kinetick, NinjaTrader’s preferred market data service - Learn More Free online training events - View Schedule
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08-20-2010, 10:03 AM	#3
occam Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times in 0 posts	All I need is eg. average close price over last 15 days.
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08-20-2010, 10:08 AM	#4
NinjaTrader_RyanM NinjaTrader Customer Service Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8,117 Thanks: 249 Thanked 418 times in 415 posts	Hi Occam, You should be able to set this up in market analyzer, as long as your data provider offers daily data. See here for help adding columns to market analyzer. You would select indicator, then choose SMA, define the period as 15 and then view this data for all instruments in the market analyzer list. Ryan M NinjaTrader Customer Service Use Kinetick, NinjaTrader’s preferred market data service - Learn More Free online training events - View Schedule
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08-20-2010, 10:22 AM	#5
occam Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times in 0 posts	Ok, got it. If I wanted to do something else with the SMA, like dividing it with something else would I then code it?
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08-20-2010, 10:25 AM	#6
NinjaTrader_RyanM NinjaTrader Customer Service Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8,117 Thanks: 249 Thanked 418 times in 415 posts	Correct. Performing math on an indicator requires custom programming. Can see here for an introduction to developing indicators: http://www.ninjatrader-support.com/H...verview18.html Ryan M NinjaTrader Customer Service Use Kinetick, NinjaTrader’s preferred market data service - Learn More Free online training events - View Schedule
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08-20-2010, 10:54 AM	#7
occam Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 times in 0 posts	Ok, so is there anyway I can somehow return the function/indicator without mucking around with Plot0.Set() since I don't need any charting.
	Facebook Twitter YouTube

08-20-2010, 11:28 AM	#8
NinjaTrader_RyanM NinjaTrader Customer Service Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 8,117 Thanks: 249 Thanked 418 times in 415 posts	When using the market analyzer: Indicator plots are what you access. It doesn't mean you have to chart this - it's just the part of the indicator that's visible from the market analyzer. Ryan M NinjaTrader Customer Service Use Kinetick, NinjaTrader’s preferred market data service - Learn More Free online training events - View Schedule
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