What is a NinjaTrader Add-on?
Add-ons enable traders to personalize their trading experience by introducing new features, automating strategies, enhancing chart analysis, or integrating additional trading tools.
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Customize charts - with new technical indicators and drawing tools.
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Automate trading strategies - to execute trades based on predefined rules.
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Enhance market analysis - with advanced data visualization or unique algorithms.
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Integrate third-party services - like news feeds, order routing, or market data providers.
Installing an Add-on
The steps to install a NinjaTrader Add-on you may have downloaded is very simple.
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Open NinjaTrader, and from the control center window select Tools > Import > NinjaScript Add-On.
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Find the file you downloaded and select the import button.
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You can see some messages asking if you wish to install individual files, select 'Yes'.
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Restart NinjaTrader to complete the installation.
Make sure you adjust the video quality to 1080p HD for the best viewing.
Removing an Add-on
You may wish to remove an Add-On completly from your PC.
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Open NinjaTrader, and from the control center window select Tools > Remove NinjaScript.
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Follow the screen prompts if any.
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Restart NinjaTrader to complete the removal.
Issues with Add-ons
At some point you may experience an issue with one of the Add-ons you have installed that may free the charts or even the application, follow the steps below to disable all add-ons and identify the one thats causing the problem.
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Close and exit the Ninjatrader Desktop patform.
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Hold the CONTROL key on your keyboard and double-click the NinjaTrader icon.
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Keep the CONTROL key held down until you see the NinjaTrader Control Center.
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You should now be in safe mode, the platform should now work as normal and once you have identified the corrupt add-on, remove it using the steps above.
