Name

Definition

Indicates the NinjaTrader database name of an instrument. For example, “MSFT”, “ES”, “NQ” etc…

Property Value

A string representing the name of the instrument.

Syntax

Instrument.MasterInstrument.Name

Examples

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protected override void OnBarUpdate()
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{
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  // Displays the master instrument's name at the bottom right of the chart
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  Draw.TextFixed(this, "tag1", Bars.Instrument.MasterInstrument.Name, TextPosition.BottomRight);
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}

Additional Access Information

This property can be accessed without a null reference check in the OnBarUpdate() event handler. When the OnBarUpdate() event is triggered, there will always be an Instrument object. Should you wish to access this property elsewhere, check for null reference first. e.g. if (Instrument != null)