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Date/Time: Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:51:18 +0000
What is the preferred method of loading a custom indicator into Sierra Chart?
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| [2025-01-11 19:13:56] |
| User370531 - Posts: 63 |
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I have a custom indicator that is calculated using alternative data that is not in the .scid or market depth data files. As such, my only solution is to have my own script collecting the data and creating the indicator. The question is how to get this indicator into Sierra Chart. I mocked up a solution in which I have a python script creating the indicator and then writing (Timestamp | Indicator) to a .csv file every minute. Then, a custom study in Sierra Chart reads the .csv file continuously and prints the indicator value to a subchart (lined up with the timestamps). This seems to work. However I haven't live tested it yet so I don't know what issues could arise over time. I searched the support board and documentation and couldn't find a "preferred" method of doing this natively in Sierra Chart, but wanted to see if I missed it and there is such a method. |
| [2025-01-11 20:49:22] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 19305 |
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The way to do this is to write the custom indicator data to an Intraday data file: Intraday Data File Format You then open an Intraday chart for it which will update as the Intraday data file updates with your custom program. Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Date Time Of Last Edit: 2025-01-11 20:50:23
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