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Import a NinjaTrader Strategy

February 15, 2013 by Shaun Overton 17 Comments

It’s easy to import a NinjaTrader strategy or indicator. Popular places for finding a new strategy or indicator include the NinjaTrader forums, Big Mike’s Trading and passing files amongst friends.

The first step is to go to the Control Center, the main screen in NinjaTrader. Click on File, then select Utilities. A new menu will fly out to the right. Select the top option, which is Import NinjaScript.

import ninjatrader strategy or indicator

A screenshot from the NinjaTrader Control Center. Client File, Utilities, Import NinjaScript to bring a new strategy or indicator into NinjaTrader.

Zip Files

Once selected, the program asks you to locate a zip file. You’re probably used to programs using their own funny extensions. MetaTrader, for example, uses .mq4 files for its strategies.

NinjaTrader sticks to using .zip files for both a strategy and indicator. The process to import a NinjaTrader strategy is exactly the same as an indicator.

Select the zip file wherever you saved it. The desktop is always a safe place to download files. If you downloaded an indicator but aren’t sure where you put it, then check the downloads folder. You can find that in C:\Users\YOUR USER NAME\Downloads\. Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome all download files to this folder as part of their default settings.

The nice thing about NinjaTrader using zip files is that you don’t see all sorts of funny looking icons. The disadvantage is that it’s impossible to tell whether the file is an NT7 strategy or indicator, or if it’s something entirely different.

If you see a zip file and can’t tell whether or not it belongs to NinjaTrader, the simplest way to find out is to open the file. Double click it.

NinjaTrader zip file

Exported NinjaTrader zip files contain Info.xml and potentially two folders: Indicator and/or Strategy

When the folder opens, you should see a file called Info.xml. The number of folders that you’ll see depends on the file type. If the zip file only contains an indicator, then only the Indicator folder appears. A zip file containing a strategy will more than likely show both the Indicator and Strategy folders.

Conclusion

Common errors that pop up when importing files are compile errors. Read through that article if you get stuck trying to import a new file.

If you run into any frustrating errors during the process, then please leave a comment on the blog below. I’d be glad to help you out.

Filed Under: NinjaTrader Tips Tagged With: export, import, ninjatrader, zip

Export MetaTrader Price Data To Excel

November 29, 2011 by Shaun Overton 12 Comments

Exporting the price history from a MetaTrader chart to Excel could not be easier. Just follow the steps below:

1. Open a chart
2. Click File, then Save As
3. Change the file name to whatever you wish. Make sure to leave the file type as ASCII Text *.csv
4. Push save
5. Double click on your saved file.

MetaTrader price export to Excel

.csv is a file format known as Comma Separated Values. Excel supports this format, which makes it the easiest method for exporting prices into a spreadsheet.

Filed Under: MetaTrader Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: data, excel, export, metatrader, mt4

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