Referencing Time

[APA Zones]

Hi,
I'm writing an indicator that is look at a time analysis. I'm wondering if there is simple reference to the the fist bar of the DataSeries in the reference of Time. IE: DateTime variable. I've been looking but haven't found it yet. I love the DateTime.now. but I want to reference the first bar in a DateTime fashion

Another question, what's the best way to compare 2 points in time if you are looking for a recurring event. IE:
Let's say you look back in time for when price has closed below a certain price level and you store that in time. IE: ES < 800 and you want to save that time to an array or list and see when and if it's done that at a later time still in the past but that next time maybe days,weeks, or months different.
Thanks

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

doubletop, you can simply access Time[0] on the first OnBarUpdate() call (CurrentBar == 0), that's the first bar then.

For the second question, we're not really clear what you seek unfortunately - you would store the DateTime of the event happening (your condition) and then would need to create your custom comparison logic to generate your signals out of this mining process.

[APA Zones]

Thanks Bertrand,
I didn't want to have to resort OnBarUpdate first bar logic. I thought there must be another way to reference that like GetBarsTime() or something.

[NinjaTrader_Brett]

Hello,

Nothing that is supported or mentioned in our help guide, I will send the suggestion into development.

Thank You.

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

Thanks doubletop, added into our product enhancement tracking lists under id # 1879.

We appreciate your input to further evolve our NinjaTrader platform,