However, before you can use the TradeGuider VSA Plugin, you need to install it properly on your computer. This article will guide you through the steps of downloading, installing and setting up the TradeGuider VSA Plugin for NinjaTrader 7. Please note that this plugin is only compatible with the 32-bit version of NinjaTrader 7 and requires the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Runtime Libraries. You also need to have a data provider selected for NinjaTrader.
Downloading the TradeGuider VSA Plugin
The first step is to download the TradeGuider VSA Plugin from the official website. You will need to register and login to access the download link. Once you have logged in, go to the Access Your Products/Services section and click on the TradeGuider VSA Plugin for NinjaTrader link. You will see a page with some information about the plugin and a link to download the TradeGuiderNinjaTraderVSAPluginSetup.zip file. It is recommended that you save this file to your desktop for easy access.
Installing the TradeGuider VSA Plugin
The next step is to install the TradeGuider VSA Plugin on your computer. Before you begin, please make sure that your NinjaTrader software is closed. If it is not, take a moment and close it before proceeding.
Open the TradeGuiderNinjaTraderVSAPluginSetup.zip file and extract the TradeGuider NinjaTrader VSA Plugin Setup.exe and the vcredist_x86.exe files to your desktop. The vcredist_x86.exe file is for the Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 components that are a requirement for the plugin to run properly. You do not need to run this file, it will automatically run if it is not installed on your computer.
If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, right click on the TradeGuider NinjaTrader VSA Plugin Setup.exe file and choose Run as Administrator to begin the installation. This is an important step, please do not skip this. If you are using Windows XP, just double click on the TradeGuider NinjaTrader VSA Plugin Setup.exe to begin the installation.
The installation wizard will guide you through the process of installing the plugin. You will need to accept the license agreement, choose a destination folder and confirm your installation choices. The installation should take only a few minutes.
Setting up the TradeGuider VSA Plugin
The final step is to set up the TradeGuider VSA Plugin on your NinjaTrader platform. To do this, open your NinjaTrader software and go to Tools > Options > Data tab. Under Default instrument settings, make sure that Show Tick Replay is checked. This option is required for some of the indicators and signals of the plugin to work properly.
Next, go to File > Utilities > Import NinjaScript... and browse to the folder where you installed the plugin. Select all the files with .zip extension and click Open. This will import all the indicators, signals, alerts and tools of the plugin into your NinjaTrader platform.
Now you are ready to use the TradeGuider VSA Plugin on your charts. To add an indicator or a signal, right click on your chart and go to Indicators or Strategies respectively. You will see a list of all available indicators and signals under TradeGuider category. You can also access some of the tools of the plugin from Tools > TradeGuider menu.
Conclusion
The TradeGuider VSA Plugin for NinjaTrader 7 is a powerful tool that can help you apply the Volume Spread Analysis methodology to your trading. By analyzing price, volume and spread, you can gain insights into market trends, reversals, accumulation, distribution, strength and weakness. The plugin also provides you with various indicators, signals, alerts and tools to assist your trading decisions.
To use the TradeGuider VSA Plugin, you need to download, install and set it up properly on your computer and your NinjaTrader platform. This article has shown you how to do that in a few simple steps. We hope that this article has been helpful and that you will enjoy using the TradeGuider VSA Plugin for NinjaTrader 7.
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