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The Algo helper provides a pop-up menu on the chart, per the example below. You can use this to semi-automate entries and exits, which will trigger when various criteria are met. The button colours are customisable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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which, when clicked, exposes the options<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hover your mouse over the options for a reminder of what each button does<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The buttons will change colour when active<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AT must be on for any trade to be triggered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L takes long trades
S takes short trades
BU uses the pjsProfilebars original BUY algo signal to trigger buys
SE uses the pjsProfilebars original SELL algo signal to trigger sells
+D uses the pjsProfilebars original +DIV algo signal to trigger buys
-D uses the pjsProfilebars original -DIV algo signal to trigger sells
B requires BOTH signals to be active on the same bar
+I triggers on positive stacked imbalances (as configured in the ‘Imbalances (per level) Trade Aid settings)
-I triggers on positive stacked imbalances (as configured in the ‘Imbalances (per level) Trade Aid settings)
T\/R sets ‘Trend or Regression’ mode (this value can be queried from algobars conditions. 1 is trend, regression is 0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration options<\/strong>
It is important to correctly configure the algo helper options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enable<\/strong>
Globally enables or disables the feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disable further trade entry on trigger<\/strong>
Disables the AT button once a trade has been triggered. This prevents multiple entries on multiple signals. You will need to click the AT button to re-arm the helper before it triggers further trades<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATM<\/strong>
The NinjaTrader native ATM to use when submitting your order. Your targets, stops, trails etc., can all be configured here<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quantity<\/strong>
The number of contracts to use when submitting the order<\/p>\n\n\n\n

use MKT orders instead of LIMIT<\/strong>
By default, the algo helper submits limit orders (to get filled at the prices the alert was triggered at). In some fast-moving markets, on specific signals, like imbalances, you might not get filled, especially if you have high latency between your broker\/data and computer. You can opt to use a market order and get filled at any price, if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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