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Convert Tradovate Indicator

Convert a Tradovate JavaScript indicator to Pine Script or NinjaScript. Arguments: $ARGUMENTS

Before Converting

1. Read the source Tradovate file completely
2. Identify all params, calculations, and plots
3. Note any Tradovate-specific features that won't translate
4. Discuss the conversion plan with me before proceeding
5. Wait for my approval before creating the target file

Conversion Mappings

Data Access

Tradovate	Pine Script	NinjaScript
d.close()	close	Close[0]
d.open()	open	Open[0]
d.high()	high	High[0]
d.low()	low	Low[0]
d.volume()	volume	Volume[0]
history.prior().close()	close[1]	Close[1]

Built-in Helpers

Tradovate	Pine Script	NinjaScript
SMA(len)(value)	ta.sma(src, len)	SMA(src, len)[0]
EMA(len)(value)	ta.ema(src, len)	EMA(src, len)[0]
MovingHigh(len)(value)	ta.highest(src, len)	MAX(src, len)[0]
MovingLow(len)(value)	ta.lowest(src, len)	MIN(src, len)[0]

Parameters

Tradovate	Pine Script	NinjaScript
predef.paramSpecs.period(14)	input.int(14, "Period")	public int Period { get; set; }
{ type: ParamType.NUMBER }	input.float()	public double X { get; set; }
{ type: ParamType.BOOLEAN }	input.bool()	public bool X { get; set; }

Structure Mapping

Tradovate	Pine Script	NinjaScript
init()	var declarations	State.DataLoaded
map(d, i, history)	Main script body	OnBarUpdate()
filter(d)	Plot conditions	Plot conditions
validate(obj)	Input validation	[Range] attributes

Session Detection

Tradovate	Pine Script	NinjaScript
d.tradeDate() !== this.lastDate	ta.change(time("D")) != 0	Bars.IsFirstBarOfSession

Features That Won't Convert

Manual handling required:

• predef.filters.* - Use platform equivalents
• schemeStyles - Platform-specific styling
• areaChoice - Different overlay mechanisms

Workflow

1. Read source indicator from /Users/lgbarn/Personal/Indicators/Tradovate/
2. Parse and understand the logic
3. Present conversion plan showing:
   • What will convert cleanly
   • What needs manual adjustment
   • What cannot be converted
4. Wait for approval
5. Generate target file in appropriate location:
   • Pine Script: /Users/lgbarn/Personal/Indicators/Tradingview/
   • NinjaScript: /Users/lgbarn/Personal/Indicators/Ninjatrader/
6. Add conversion comments for review
7. Do NOT commit - I will test and commit manually

Output Format

Generated file should include:

// Converted from: [original filename]
// Source platform: Tradovate
// Conversion date: [date]
// NOTE: Review sections marked // REVIEW for manual verification