Indicator Behaving Incorrectly or Showing Bad Data

Indicator Behaving Incorrectly or Showing Bad Data

If an indicator is displaying unexpected results or appears to be calculating incorrectly, follow these steps before contacting support.

STEP 1 — CHECK YOUR DATA FEED
Most indicator issues are caused by data feed problems, not the indicator itself.

In NinjaTrader 8:
1. Check the connection status in the bottom right corner — it should show Connected
2. If disconnected, reconnect your data feed
3. Once reconnected, right-click your chart → Reload NinjaScript

STEP 2 — RELOAD THE CHART
1. Right-click on your chart
2. Select Reload NinjaScript
3. Wait for the chart to fully reload
4. Check if the indicator is now displaying correctly

STEP 3 — CHECK YOUR CHART SETTINGS
1. Make sure your chart timeframe matches the indicator's intended use
2. Check that you have enough historical data loaded
3. Some indicators require a minimum number of bars to calculate correctly — try loading more data

STEP 4 — REVIEW INDICATOR SETTINGS
1. Double-click the indicator on your chart to open settings
2. Compare your settings against the setup guide for that indicator
3. Reset to default values if unsure

STEP 5 — MAKE SURE YOU'RE ON THE LATEST VERSION
The toolbox lets you know when a new version is ready — updates are installed manually. If you've been putting one off, install it (see: How do I install an update?) and check the indicator again.

WHEN CONTACTING SUPPORT
If none of that fixes it, submit a request through the support form and include:
- Your subscription email address
- The name of the indicator
- Your NinjaTrader version (Help → About)
- Your data feed provider
- Screenshot of the indicator on your chart
- Screenshot of the indicator settings
- Description of what you expected vs what you are seeing

Bernard