NinjaTrader 8 Automation Script Documentation

NinjaTrader 8 Automation Script Documentation System Overview

This automation system for NinjaTrader 8 involves three interconnected scripts—Python, Node.js, and Google Apps Script—working seamlessly together to streamline your trading data management. This document outlines each script’s role, summarizes their functions clearly, and provides step-by-step instructions for setup and operation.

Quick Tour of the Automation Process

Process Flow:

1. Python Script: Extracts trading data from NinjaTrader 8 automatically.
2. Node.js Script: Processes and structures extracted data, updates reports, and manages email notifications.
3. Google Apps Script: Visualizes structured data within Google Sheets and automates email alerts based on performance metrics.

Requirements for Operation

• NinjaTrader 8 installed and running.
• Python (with pytesseract and cv2).
• Node.js installed.
• Access to Google Drive and Google Sheets.

1. Python Script

Summary

The Python script uses OCR (pytesseract and cv2) to automate data extraction from NinjaTrader 8.

• Location: C:/trade reports/python-script/python/start_sync.py

Running the Python Script:

• Open NinjaTrader 8 Trade Performance window in full-screen mode.
• Double-click start_sync.py to launch.

Terminal Controls:

• Press Ctrl + Shift + S to start extraction.
• Press Ctrl + Shift + X to stop extraction.

Automatic Restart

• Automatically restarts hourly if the Trade Performance window remains in full-screen.
• Stopping manually disables automatic restart.

Important Account Checkbox Setting

• Verify the “Account” checkbox remains unchecked by default while the script runs.

2. Node.js Script

Summary

Processes CSV data from the Python script, creates structured reports, uploads data to Google Drive, and updates Google Sheets.

• Location: C:/trade reports/python scripts/index.js

Key Features:

• Extracts essential data points:
  • Date, Account, Trades Taken, Win%, Daily PnL, Max Drawdown, Max Consecutive Losses, Hit Profit, Hit Loss, Email Sent.
• Saves structured CSV files to Google Drive.
• Communicates with Google Sheets for data visualization.
• Automates email notifications based on performance thresholds.

Adjusting Email Alert Thresholds

• Open index.js.
• Modify the global variables profit and loss.

3. Google Apps Script (Google Sheets)

Summary

Automates visualization and summaries within Google Sheets and manages automatic email notifications.

Google Sheets Tabs:

• Trade Reports Tab: Detailed daily data for each account.
• Dashboard Tab: Quick summaries and key performance insights.

Dashboard Insights:

• Top 3 Performing Accounts
• Win Rate per Account
• Total Profit-Day Hits
• Total Loss-Day Hits
• Overall Performance Metrics

Best Practices For NinjaTrader 8 Automation

• Do not perform other tasks while scripts run to prevent errors.
• Add images/screenshots to clarify instructions as needed.

Support and Assistance

If you need any help or have questions:

• Feel free to reach out to me on Fiverr anytime — I’m always available to assist you.
• I’m ready to step in as a stand-in developer to provide immediate support for any script-related issues.
• As a gesture for the delayed documentation, I will handle any future updates or script modifications free of charge.

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