NT7 Workspace Startup tool

I built this little tool to help reset my _WorkSpace.xml file.

Example of use:

Upon coding an indicator you forget to dispose of a resource so when pressing F5, NT7 crashes. The problem is NT7 will reload that last workspace....only to crash again....and again. You want to restart with another workspace loaded so you can fix the problem, right?

Well, the old and tedious way is to open your _WorkSpaces.xml file, search for Workspaces and delete the entries, replacing them with one/some default templates. After doing this a hundred times...I decided enough is enough

(I believe you can safe load NT7 to do a similar job, but I like the flexibility of choosing my own workspaces to load.)

When NT7 is closed just run the .exe file and drag and drop which workspaces you want to load up upon the next restart. Instructions are inside the zip file. Do not import into NinjaTrader!

If you wish to see inside the .exe file just use any decompiler like DotPeek.

*** The NT8 version is here

NT8 Workspace Startup tool

I built this little tool to help reset my _WorkSpace.xml file.

Example of use:

Upon coding an indicator you forget to dispose of a resource so when pressing F5, NT8 crashes. The problem is NT8 will reload that last workspace....only to crash again....and again. You want to restart with another workspace loaded so you can fix the problem, right?

Well, the old and tedious way is to open your _WorkSpaces.xml file, search for OpenWorkspaces and delete the entries, replacing them with one/some default templates. After doing this a hundred times...I decided enough is enough

(I believe you can safe load NT8 to do a similar job, but I like the flexibility of choosing my own workspaces to load.)

When NT8 is closed just run the .exe file and drag and drop which workspaces you want to load up upon the next restart. Instructions are inside the zip file. Do not import into NinjaTrader!

If you wish to see inside the .exe file just use any decompiler like DotPeek.

*** The NT7 version is here

Run the console app to delete all files and folders within the 'NinjaTrader 8> db> cache' folder.

The NT8 data cache folder saves pre-formatted data to suit your bars types, the purpose of which is to enable faster startup times.
Sometimes in certain circumstances your chart bars will be full of errors, so it doesn't hurt to clear the cache once in a while, or every day if you are having issues.

Use only if you are having problems with data, tick replay indicators or if you have modified your bars types.

This will NOT make a backup of your cache files, so use carefully!
It WILL, however, check for NT8 being open and advise you as such. It WILL check for your cache folder being empty and advise you as such.

This was built using an English speaking culture on Windows 10. It directs the delete command to:
'yourDocumentsFolder\NinjaTrader 8\db\cache'. This will not work on XP. Although I have tried to use code to work on all cultures, I have not tested it as such.

Thanks to bobc635 for suggesting this simple concept.

Tips:

* Extract the file to the desktop and run from there.
* If you wish to see inside the .exe file just download a free decompiler like DotPeek.

MacdBB V4.0.2 NT8.0.4 + gradient + pullback setting

22 Feb: Fixed alert message. Added file selector for sounds.

Includes:

* Paint bars.
* Candle outlines.
* Paint background of panel and chart.
* Standard option.
* New pullback option. If the dots are above/below the average then the dominant trend colors the dots.
* Gradient option with improved gradient methods.
* Radial gradient 'bling' for your dots.
* Custom audio alert.
* Gapless option. Use intraday to ignore the opening gap. Useful for determining the opening trend.
* Chart signals for entry and exit, based on crossing of the zero line, average or bollingers.
* New SignalIntSeries using +1 for uptrend, -1 for downtrend to use in your strategies.
* Choice between standard deviations or mean absolute deviation (MAD).

** I plan to make a version soon that will accept several smoothers for calculation and I'm looking into Text to Speech for audio alerts, something NT should have done.

Make sure you extract the .zip file first to show the files. Inside you will find the .zip to import!

Make sure you insert the included audio files here: C:\Program Files (x86)\NinjaTrader 8\sounds

All new coding done according to NT8 best practices here.

As usual, let me know if something ain't quite right.

Regression Channel with fixed start V2 NT8.0.2 updated

Updates::

Update V2.1.0 22 Jan=>

* Bug fix: On some occasions when using fixed start the LRC would not adjust accordingly.
* Made text messages more readable and less intrusive. (From feedback....thank you).
* Added option for a start marker. (From feedback....thank you).
* ZOrder adjustment - place behind or in front of bars.
* For coders: 'Friendly' names enums - no more camel case enums!

Update V2.0.2 Jan=>

* Added Mean Absolute Deviation thanks to 'spooz2'



Note: Make sure you have >= NT8.0.3.1 for the button to work without issues.

Included with this LRC:

* Ability to start the LRC from any bar of your choosing via a button.
* Directional coloring.
* Bands
* Four different price marker displays: Price, Standard deviations, ticks from the middle line, regression slope per ticksize (which enables you to compare the slopes of other instruments)
* Decimal places formatter....adjust to your liking.
* Ability to use Raff channels as shown here in TASC Oct 1991
* You can use on any indicator
* Unlike the NT8 version, you can scroll backwards and the LRC will plot the past.

Note:

If using the LRC fixed start feature you will have to manually refresh the chart by pressing F5. This is the compromise of using an indicator instead of a drawing tool.

You can download the two videos here and here for setting up options.

PriceLine V2 NT8.0.2 with timer

This price line has been morphed with the NT8 bar timer.

* You can use the timer on time-based, tick or volume bars.
* I have made a custom price marker that attempts to emulate the default NT8 price marker. (You can use this AddOn for your own indicators as well).
* Set a threshold value to warn you when the timer exceeds the threshold value.
* Choose the ZOrder to enable plotting behind or in front of the bars.
* Choose opacity of the line.
* Set to plot the tick size thickness to use on Footprint charts. (These are not included).
* The timer and priceline colors are automatically set to the data series/instrument price marker so you must change this within the data series menu.
* Set the length to: Fullscreen, margin only, fullscreen minus margin, your length or timer only.

Notes:

* The timer will plot only whilst you are connected.
* The time-based timer is set off your system clock, so make sure this is correct.

You can download this video here to show you through the options.

Emini Watch Better Rotation for Forex NT8.0.2

Barry has not provided an NT8 version yet on his website ..... so here it is.

See the image for options.

Note: Tested with EOD data but should work intra-day if you have a real-time feed for forex.

Emini Watch Better Rotation for Markets NT8.0.2

Barry has not provided an NT8 version yet on his website ..... so here it is.

See the image for options.

Note: Tested with EOD data but should work intra-day if you have a real-time feed for stocks.

Choppiness Index Optimized NT8.0.2 Updated

Update 1.2 Dec 2016: Minor fix with Upper and Lower levels reversed.

There is a copy of this indicator at the NT8 forums but I went to town with optimizing it.

See this link for how to use it.