I'm currently running version 8.1.7 of NT8. When I updated I lost the ability to choose from the color drop down within indicators. Now I have only Hexadecimals to choose from. Is there any way to change it back to normal color choices?

bigdaddy 

I'm currently running version 8.1.7 of NT8. When I updated I lost the ability to choose from the color drop down within indicators. Now I have only Hexadecimals to choose from. Is there any way to change it back to normal color choices?

A lot of people are complaining about this. (I don't like it either)
I have not seen a solution to change it back.
Here is a link to the NT help file for Color Selector.
https://support.ninjatrader.com/s/article/Color-Selector?language=en_US

One thing I wonder, is how do you code Hexadecimal colors in Ninjascript.
In the past I had to use ARGB method but I did not see documentation for using Hex colors in the code.


(anyone have a clue how to use Hexadecimals in code?)

DavidHP 

. . . (anyone have a clue how to use Hexadecimals in code?)

In NinjaScript (which is based on C#), hexadecimal colors are typically created using the `Color` structure from `System.Windows.Media`.

### Hex Color Format

A standard hex color looks like:

```csharp
#RRGGBB
```

For example:

* Red: `#FF0000`
* Green: `#00FF00`
* Blue: `#0000FF`

### Using a Hex Color in NinjaScript

You can convert a hex string to a color like this:

```csharp
using System.Windows.Media;

Brush myBrush = (Brush)new BrushConverter().ConvertFromString("#FF5733");
```

Or create the color directly from RGB values:

```csharp
Brush myBrush = new SolidColorBrush(Color.FromRgb(255, 87, 51));
```

### Including Transparency (Alpha)

Use the format:

```csharp
#AARRGGBB
```

Where:

* AA = Alpha (opacity)
* RR = Red
* GG = Green
* BB = Blue

Example (50% transparent red):

```csharp
Brush myBrush = (Brush)new BrushConverter().ConvertFromString("#80FF0000");
```

### Example in a NinjaScript Indicator

```csharp
protected override void OnStateChange()
{
if (State == State.SetDefaults)
{
Name = "MyIndicator";
}
}

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
Draw.Dot(this,
"dot" + CurrentBar,
false,
0,
High[0],
(Brush)new BrushConverter().ConvertFromString("#00FF00"));
}
```

### Common Alternative

Many NinjaTrader programmers prefer:

```csharp
Brush myBrush = Brushes.LimeGreen;
```

for performance and readability when a built-in color exists.

If you're trying to use hex colors specifically for plot lines, drawing tools, chart backgrounds, or custom rendering (`OnRender`), the syntax can differ slightly, so I can show the exact approach for your use case.

If this looks like an AI answer, it is (ChatGPT)

Miesto 

In NinjaScript (which is based on C#), hexadecimal colors are typically created using the `Color` structure from `System.Windows.Media`. If this looks like an AI answer, it is (ChatGPT)

Thanks for your reply.
I am/was hoping for an 'official' @NinjaTrader Support method of doing this.
It would make sense to provide the official method when changing the interface to show Hexadecimal.
I have not researched this enough to know if there has been a published NT support method but it probably would be a futile attempt.

bigdaddy 

When I updated I lost the ability to choose from the color drop down within indicators. Now I have only Hexadecimals to choose from. Is there any way to change it back to normal color choices?

@bigdaddy,

Yeah, NinjaTrader changed the color selector in 8.1.7 (released May 14). The old named-color dropdown is gone and there's no setting to bring it back. But you don't need to memorize hex codes -- two easy workarounds:

1. Type the color name directly
The text field accepts standard .NET color names. Just click in the field and type: Red, Blue, Green, LimeGreen, DodgerBlue, Orange, Yellow, White, Black, Gray, Cyan, Magenta, Gold, Crimson -- hundreds work. So for your RSI indicator lines, just type "Red" or "DodgerBlue" and hit enter. Done.

2. Click the Custom button
This opens a full GUI color picker with RGB sliders and opacity control. More flexible than the old dropdown once you get used to it -- you can fine-tune any color you want without knowing a hex code.

The name method is the fastest for day-to-day work. Most traders just need Red, Blue, Green, Orange for their indicator lines anyway.

-- Fi

"Software changes; the traders who figure out the new controls fastest get back to trading fastest."