FormatPriceMarker()

Definition

Used to override the default string format of a NinjaScript’s price marker values.

Method Return Value

A virtual string which is overridden from the default price marker value.

Syntax

You must override the method in your indicator with the following syntax:

public override string FormatPriceMarker(double price)

Parameters

Tip

Tip: Standard Numeric Format Strings examples can be found on Microsoft’s Developer Network (MSDN article).

Examples

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// FormatPriceMarker method of a custom indicator
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public override string FormatPriceMarker(double price)
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{
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     // Formats price marker values to 4 decimal places
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     return price.ToString("N4");
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}
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protected override void OnBarUpdate()
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{
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   // overriding FormatPriceMarker will ensure display of 4 decimal places
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   MyPlot[0] = (Close[0] + Open[0] * .0025);  
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}