tickBull 

Hi Gopal, Footprint charts display order flow information, and there are various ways to set them up based on what you want to see. For example, there are Bid/Ask footprints, volume footprints, delta footprints, or combinations of these. It's important to have a good understanding of order flow to effectively use footprint charts. Knowing what you want to see from the tool will help you set it up properly. While footprint charts are highly useful for execution timing and confirmation, they are often just one element of an overall strategy. But I'm not here to say what's right or wrong, or what works or not. It's just to give some context. I want to emphasize that simply passing you a bunch of templates wouldn't be beneficial unless you understand what the settings represent. The configuration can be instrument-specific because liquidity varies from product to product. For instance, I use rotation-based bars rather than time-based bars for my footprint charts, based on how I use this information within my entire execution process. I'm happy to help you understand any parameters you find confusing. Additionally, both ACME and MZPack also come with manuals that describes all the settings and how they affect the tool. This isn't a pushback on your request for help, but I believe in the importance of understanding rather than just copying. There are many resources available to help you learn about footprint charts. To give you a little nudge, here some resources available to you: Dictionary: Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms --> Excellent page to get an "academic" like explanation of many finance terms in general, including orderflow terms. YouTube Channels: Axia Futures: youtube.com/@AxiaFutures --> Lots of order flow content, including footprint, older videos are still very valid Trader Dale: youtube.com/@TraderDale1 --> Beginner-friendly content JigsawTrading: youtube.com/@jigsawtrading --> Known vendor in the orderflow space ..."YouTube" - That's a difficult topic for me. I know, there's a lot lot lot more and good stuff around, but I don't feel very comfortable recommending trading education through YouTube in general. But as complementary resource, definitively worth a look. I also don't want to give recommendations which I've not used or completely seen myself and thus not knowing what's in it. Blogs & Others Orderflow Labs: https://orderflowlabs.com/blogs/theblog/what-is-orderflow --> Blog post on general introduction about orderflow; known vendor in the orderflow segment Jigsawtrading: https://www.jigsawtrading.com/free-order-flow-analysis-lessons/ --> Quick free introductory course on orderflow; known vendor in the orderflow segment Trading Riot: https://tradingriot.com/footprint-charts --> Blog post on introduction to footprint chart; the only I have on top of my mind... Bookmap: https://bookmap.com/blog/comparing-bookmap-to-dom-footprint-and-volume-profile/ --> Blog post about dom footprint and VP; another well known vendor in the orderflow space and they also have a lot of educational stuff, which could also help you to get a good understanding about orderflow in general, even if you don't use bookmap (https://bookmap.com/knowledgebase/docs/KB-Welcome); They also have a YT Channel. ...obviously there's way more. But these are the ones I have on top of my mind and which are providing some education for free. Manuals from the vendor: MZPack: A PDF manual comes with the installation of the indicator. ACME: Detailed explanations and examples are available on their "How-Tos & Support" Page https://ranchodinero.com/a8/acme-8-how-tos/volume-impression. You need to be logged in to access this content. Tutorials from the vendor: MZPack: Various tutorial videos explaining different settings are available directly on their product page http://www.mzpack.pro/product/mzfootprint-for-ninjatrader-8/ and their official YouTube channel [yt]https://www.youtube.com/@mzpacktradingtoolsforninja7994[/yt] ACME: A quick crash course on order flow and applying their tools is available in their Education section https://ranchodinero.com/2017/01/order-flow-and-traded-volume-a-crash-course Basic Template: If you still feel more comfortable with a template, you might want to share your time frame and traded product on which you intend to use footprint charts. I can make you some templates with common settings, just to give you a little jump start. Note: I think there's no need to buy an expensive courses, especially not right away. Figure out the basics through your own research and then put in screen time for a while, observing order-flow and see how far you get first. Also take your time to research and play around with the charts and observe order flow in the live market. Each time you encounter a term or concept you don't understand, expand your research further. Over time, you'll become more fluent and understand the concepts. In the end it's not rocket science neither. The forum also provides you excellent help if you are stuck on something specific. Note II: I hope I don't digress too far from the topic, but there's a great podcast by a small group of order flow traders that I find highly valuable. It's fairly new and rather unknown, but they share excellent content with many gold nuggets to take away, and it's fun to listen to. This may provide additional context in general about intraday trading with order flow. I highly recommend tuning in: "Paint' The Tape Podcast" Website: https://linktr.ee/paint_the_tape Also on X: https://x.com/paint_the_tape Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mBWpiBjZaBRT9xqhISBY9?si=301b47e6f41b41d1&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree The podcast is available on many different streaming platforms or simply youtube Feel free to ask any specific questions about footprints or the mentioned addon's. Let me know how I can help you in a direct way. Best, TB

Thanks Once again -well detailed instructions to learn FootPrint.

@mk77ch Thank you very much for sharing the V2. It has helped me tremendously. I primarily trade NQ but more and more ES. I'm curious if you have an A+ setup, and if so, would you mind sharing? Also if anyone would like to share theirs, I would love to hear it. Thanks

JCtrades9 

@mk77ch Thank you very much for sharing the V2. It has helped me tremendously. I primarily trade NQ but more and more ES. I'm curious if you have an A+ setup, and if so, would you mind sharing? Also if anyone would like to share theirs, I would love to hear it. Thanks

Well when it comes to the ES, open a 2000 tick chart and add the 21 and 50 period ema. Together with a 10 to 15 bars volume map and a bit of skill in price action, you got everything you need ;-)

All the best,
Mike

mk77ch 

Well when it comes to the ES, open a 2000 tick chart and add the 21 and 50 period ema. Together with a 10 to 15 bars volume map and a bit of skill in price action, you got everything you need ;-) All the best, Mike

Do you still incorporate the half trend? Thank you for all the help. Much appreciated

Some one also can share a template for ES. Thank you.

@mk77ch I just came across someone selling what appears to be this indicator (the volume/delta map, and the profiles on the right): https://www.gorillafutures.com/heatmapprofile

thetradeengine 

@mk77ch I just came across someone selling what appears to be this indicator (the volume/delta map, and the profiles on the right): https://www.gorillafutures.com/heatmapprofile

Its upto the author to take action but

https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.gorillafutures.com?utm_medium=trustbox&utm_source=microreviewcount

If everyone who comes across this post leaves 1 star reviews we can change the outcome

Thank you, well that's the risk of sharing your stuff for free :-)
From time to time I am made aware of people selling these indicators.
Tells you anything you need to know about these guys.

All the best,
Mike

thetradeengine 

@mk77ch I just came across someone selling what appears to be this indicator (the volume/delta map, and the profiles on the right): https://www.gorillafutures.com/heatmapprofile

thetradeengine 

@mk77ch I just came across someone selling what appears to be this indicator (the volume/delta map, and the profiles on the right): https://www.gorillafutures.com/heatmapprofile

I've contacted them and it looks like they paid a "verified NinjaTrader vendor" to code the indicators for them. They've got all the documents/receipts showing they have paid somebody for this.
The "problem" is not GorillaFutures but some shady programmer/vendor.

All the best,
Mike

mk77ch 

I've contacted them and it looks like they paid a "verified NinjaTrader vendor" to code the indicators for them. They've got all the documents/receipts showing they have paid somebody for this. The "problem" is not GorillaFutures but some shady programmer/vendor. All the best, Mike

Hi Mike,

So much for "NinjaTrader verifying a vendor", and perhaps you need to let NinjaTrader know about these shady characters.

Regardless, it does not matter who coded the program for them, they are selling someone else’s' intellectual property, and that is illegal. You may want to consider a discussion with a lawyer, if you think you have a case.

You can still go back and CR your original work, even if it is open source and public.

Cheers!