Build Your Own Signals

This section will go over various ways we can create our own Signals that can be used with the Predator X Order Entry. 

Please see this article first to understand what signals can be used:
⤷ https://tradesaber.com/signal-tags-validation-predator/

⤷ Make sure to also read ALL of the notes in this article!

⤷ The Predator can read 3rd party NinjaTrader Draw Objects. Usually in the form of an Arrow or Text. It is important that they have the correct format. They must use “TAG” + CurrentBar. 

This is an example:
⤷ Draw.ArrowUp(this, “LongEntry” + CurrentBar, true, 0, Low[0] – TickSize, Brushes.DodgerBlue);

⤷ It is recommended that the Long and Short tags are different to make it easier for the user. However, we can also identify the Tags with a color (This part is not needed if the tags are different).

The Signals can come from an indicator OR from another strategy.
⤷ If you are using signals from another strategy, do NOT submit order through the other strategy. You must replace your Entry Order from your other strategy with a signal. The Predator will then read that signal, create an order and manage it according to your conditions!

⤷ If you are using Strategy Builder to create your signals. It is recommended to use Arrows over text because it adds the color property. Even though the color is not needed, if the property is not in the code and to user tries to use a color identifier anyways, it will cause an error! If you use Text, make sure to add the color property even if it will not be in use! 

Below are some video examples that will show how to create your own signals with hard code or Strategy Builder.