CONNECTION SET UP FOR MBO
1) HOW TO CONNECT DATA FOR MBO INDICATORS
For the best and fastest results, at first, remove all other connections from the list and keep only My BOF MBO Rithmic NT connection as proof that it works. Add other connections after BOF MBO. Rithmic NT connection works. MBO Rithmic NT connection should be your primary connection
Notice: BOF MBO Rithmic NT connection is a copy of My Rithmic for Ninja Brokerage that is installed by default on your NT8.
The only difference is that our new connection is capable of reading MBO data properly. Some trades utilize these connections to integrate data from their prop firms' Rithmic providers. Example - Rithmic direct, Apex, or Bulenox.
1) Disconnect all connections: Administrative menu Connections/ Disconnect
2) Remove all connections from the list of connections. ( you can add them later - after you manage BOF MBO Rithmic NT to work)
3) Add new connection BOF MBO Rithmic NT:
- Menu connection/ Configure
- Find a new connection under Connections/ Available: "BOF MBO Rithmic NT"
- Double-click to add that connection to the section Configured
- May select yes to Connect on startup later.
- Do not select any connection as a Plugin mode
- MBO data included in Data level 1. There is no need for data level 2 unless it is required for a Heatmap or other level 2 indicators.
- Fill out the same credentials Username and Password from your existing Rithmic connection, like Apex Bulenox or Rithmic Direct, used for data level 1 (copy username and password from the Rithmic connection Data level 1 already used). MBO data included in Data level 1.
On the Settings/ System/ select :
- Select Rithmic Paper Trading (Chicago) if you are in the United States and using Bulenox (as an example)
- for Apex accounts - select Apex from the list of servers. (not Paper Trading (Chicago)
If you are in another country, select the Rithmic Paper Trading server name that is closer to your geographic location.
Apply and OK
Turn on that connection from the menu Connection / BOF MBO Rithmic NT
Always use the "BOF MBO Rithmic NT" connection to use on the MBO DOM and MBO Iceberg indicators.
Getting an error for the connection?
1) Please disconnect all connections. Remove all other connections from the list of connections ( you may add other connections later)
2) Turn on only My BOF Rithmic NT connection.
3) Configure this connection and add On for Connecting on Startup.
4) Most importantly: please double-check credentials for this connection - Username and Password for accuracy and save.
5) Restart NinjaTrader as Administrator.
Any other errors and notifications?
Most likely, all notifications may be solved by restarting NT as Administrator.
2) CONNECT INSTRUMENTS/TICKERS
MBO DATA PROVIDER LIST:
- Select Tickers/Instruments to use with MBO :
- On the administrative window, select menu New/ BOF MBO. BOF MBO - red letters.
- On the MBO Data Provider window, select or type in tickers/ instrument names
(MES or MNQ) and press the Connect button.
- You may use up to 5 tickers to connect a maximum at the same time.
- Press X to close or _ to minimize the window. Your connection will not disconnect if you close that window.