Just a general message to everyone regarding good request etiquette for someone's personal time and unpaid use of their talents, which I for one cannot replicate.
Please make an effort (YOUR TIME) to "sell the value" of your request if you want indicators converted for "free." (since time is not free)
1. Check NinjaTrader.com forum to confirm that no one has already posted an updated version in Version 8 Indicators.
Links and Downloads Manager - NinjaTrader Support Forum (
2. Check Futures.io downloads section: NinjaTrader 8 Indicators and More
3. Determine if any of the above provide "Good enough" versions to either live with or to use as basis for then minor changes for your indicator theory. Coding changes are easier than conversion changes.
4.This may seem difficult and likely a waste of time. There is an automated script to convert simple NT7's to NT8. Although it is unlikely to work for a novice, please try using it first. The script and instructions are in the first posting: (updates on pages 7, thread last updated in 2016) if you have used this method effectively please post a comment, here.
Here's a script to convert indicators and strategies - Page 5 - NinjaTrader Support Forum (
You may want to let the coder know about this if they are not already aware. Also be aware that often the error is simply changing "Color.Empty to Color.Transparent."
5.traderpards kindly created a doc and videos for non programmers (like me) to help create the basic construct of your NT7 indi with the NT8 Indi Wizard, docs on this [URL="]page and 3 videos here
part 1 part 2 part 3
Also found this extensive list of useful links by Chelsea B on the NT forum,
6. Mention in your posting that you attempted these efforts prior to coming to what should be your last resort for assistance.
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This has probably taken you some time. But it is likely less time than a coder would use to just determine whether to accept a code change request. If you need to go further, please expect it will be more time consuming to get to the right elements of a submission:
1. Provide a link to the original file for your request (preferred) since there is no need to post files that are already in the Futures.io download section
1a.if it has been customized from that original download post the link to that posting
1b or attach a copy of the NT7 indicator if no other link is available for your customized version.
Why would a coder be expected to go looking for the file that you are trying to get help with?
2. Post a screenshot of your indicator, most likely with no other indicators on the chart, unless they work in concert. Annotate the screenshot with notes relevant to your request. Add any details that help to better understand how this helps in TRADING.
3. Tell us why the change is so good and why ALL or at least MANY Futures.IO members would benefit from it.
Most people don't realize that it may take several hours to review and convert an indicator. Standard NT7 indicators with no ""OnRender" method can basically be converted automatically (very poorly) by script in less than a few seconds. But they still need to be tested and usually tweaked.
Anything more, such as Fat Tails indicators, may take many hours.
Many coders will not and probably should not even look at an indicator if the above suggestions are not met.
Future.io members are a collaborative non-professional group of traders trying to accomplish what most of the world considers undoable: Success in trading against the professional. Let's focus our efforts on the most benefit to all.