I have an indicator working the way I want it except for 1 detail:

I want to be able to handle Dash Style in this line if possible

Plots[7].PlotStyle = PlotStyle.Square; Plots[7].Width = 2;

For instance I would like Dash (Square) line. At this point, Dash Style can only be set in the parameters when using the indicator. Since there are a few lines, I'd like to be able to pre-set some to Dash, or Dash Dot.

I keep getting pointed toward DashStyleHelper for the Dash Style, which rarely (if ever) works for me. Any hints on how to get DashStyleHelper to work in 8.1+?

Someone suggested I add an opacity setting for each line. if that can be set in the line I'd be interested in that as well. if not, that can somewhat be handled by picking lighter colors.

ndakotan 

I have an indicator working the way I want it except for 1 detail: I want to be able to handle Dash Style in this line if possible Plots[7].PlotStyle = PlotStyle.Square; Plots[7].Width = 2; For instance I would like Dash (Square) line. At this point, Dash Style can only be set in the parameters when using the indicator. Since there are a few lines, I'd like to be able to pre-set some to Dash, or Dash Dot. I keep getting pointed toward DashStyleHelper for the Dash Style, which rarely (if ever) works for me. Any hints on how to get DashStyleHelper to work in 8.1+? Someone suggested I add an opacity setting for each line. if that can be set in the line I'd be interested in that as well. if not, that can somewhat be handled by picking lighter colors.

I'm AFK but if no one replies I will post the code when I'm not on my tablet

ndakotan 

I have an indicator working the way I want it except for 1 detail: I want to be able to handle Dash Style in this line if possible Plots[7].PlotStyle = PlotStyle.Square; Plots[7].Width = 2; For instance I would like Dash (Square) line. At this point, Dash Style can only be set in the parameters when using the indicator. Since there are a few lines, I'd like to be able to pre-set some to Dash, or Dash Dot. I keep getting pointed toward DashStyleHelper for the Dash Style, which rarely (if ever) works for me. Any hints on how to get DashStyleHelper to work in 8.1+? Someone suggested I add an opacity setting for each line. if that can be set in the line I'd be interested in that as well. if not, that can somewhat be handled by picking lighter colors.

You did not post all of the line code so it is a little difficult to know what would work best for your needs
But here a the way to plot the line.

AddPlot(new Stroke(Brushes.PeachPuff, DashStyleHelper.Dot, 3), PlotStyle.Line, "Line Name");

If you want to assign those settings separately you could use:

AddPlot(Brushes.Chartreuse, "Line Name");
Plots[0].Width = 3;
Plots[0].DashStyleHelper.DashDotDot;


If you want to change the DashStyleHelper to a different choice, let NTScript fill in the options for you.
To do that type:
Plots[0].DashStyleHelper
When you add the DOT after the "DashStyleHelper" NT script will popup a box showing what options are available. Select what you want and hit enter.

*******
TIp: Open other indicators in the NT Editor and you can see the code and options for other coding methods when you get stuck.

DavidHP 

You did not post all of the line code so it is a little difficult to know what would work best for your needs But here a the way to plot the line. AddPlot(new Stroke(Brushes.PeachPuff, DashStyleHelper.Dot, 3), PlotStyle.Line, "Line Name"); If you want to assign those settings separately you could use: AddPlot(Brushes.Chartreuse, "Line Name"); Plots[0].Width = 3; Plots[0].DashStyleHelper.DashDotDot; If you want to change the DashStyleHelper to a different choice, let NTScript fill in the options for you. To do that type: Plots[0].DashStyleHelper When you add the DOT after the "DashStyleHelper" NT script will popup a box showing what options are available. Select what you want and hit enter. ******* TIp: Open other indicators in the NT Editor and you can see the code and options for other coding methods when you get stuck.

thank you

ndakotan 

I have an indicator working the way I want it except for 1 detail: I want to be able to handle Dash Style in this line if possible Plots[7].PlotStyle = PlotStyle.Square; Plots[7].Width = 2; For instance I would like Dash (Square) line. At this point, Dash Style can only be set in the parameters when using the indicator. Since there are a few lines, I'd like to be able to pre-set some to Dash, or Dash Dot. I keep getting pointed toward DashStyleHelper for the Dash Style, which rarely (if ever) works for me. Any hints on how to get DashStyleHelper to work in 8.1+? Someone suggested I add an opacity setting for each line. if that can be set in the line I'd be interested in that as well. if not, that can somewhat be handled by picking lighter colors.

On the DashStyleHelper issue — it usually comes down to where it's set. If it's being applied after the initial AddPlot() call (e.g., later in state changes) rather than directly in the Stroke passed into AddPlot(), it often won't stick. Setting it right in the constructor is what tends to work reliably in 8.1+:
csharpAddPlot(new Stroke(Brushes.Blue, DashStyleHelper.Dot, 2), PlotStyle.Line, "MyPlot");
For opacity, there's no direct property on Stroke, but you can get the same effect using a semi-transparent brush instead of a solid one:
csharpBrush transparentBrush = new SolidColorBrush(Colors.Blue) { Opacity = 0.5 };
transparentBrush.Freeze();

AddPlot(new Stroke(transparentBrush, DashStyleHelper.Dot, 2), PlotStyle.Line, "MyPlot");
The .Freeze() matters — NinjaScript brushes generally need to be frozen. That combo should get you both the dash style and the transparency per line.