1. Launch the Trading Terminal
- Start the NinjaTrader 8 trading terminal.
2. Import the Indicator
- In the main Control Center window, locate the Tools button.
- From the drop-down menu, select Import.
- In the next drop-down list, click on NinjaScript Addon.
- In the file explorer (profile book) that opens, find your ZIP archive containing the indicator and click Open.
- When the NinjaTrader pop-up information window appears, your indicator has been successfully added to the platform.
3. Add the Indicator to the Chart
- Open the Charts window and locate the indicator icon in the top bar.
- On the left side of the indicator window, you will see a list of indicators with the appropriate settings for each one.
- Find your indicator in the list and double-click it; it will then appear in the lower left window where you can specify its parameters.
4. Configure Indicator Parameters
- Each indicator has unique parameters, but they generally include common options such as the data series and the panel placement (either on the chart itself or below it).
- If you want to display the indicator below the chart, select Panel → New Panel in the corresponding field.
- The platform typically auto-selects a data series based on the financial instrument shown in the chart window.
- Once you have set the necessary parameters, click OK.
5. Confirm the Indicator Display
- The indicator will be displayed on your chart, and its name along with the parameters will appear in the upper left corner of the chart area.
6. Ensure Data Provider Connection
- Remember, for the indicator to display real-time data, you must connect to a data provider so that price quotes begin to appear.
7. Final Notes
We recommend reading the article How to import a Autostrategy for NinjaTrader 8 and run it? for additional insights.
That’s all for today. If anything is unclear, please write your questions in the comments, and we will be happy to answer them.
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