How to Import & Remove indicators in Ninjatrader

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1. How to Import Indicators​

Most third-party indicators are provided as .zip files. Do not unzip the file manually; use the built-in import tool:

  1. Open the NinjaTrader Control Center.
  2. Go to the Tools menu at the top.
  3. Select Import > NinjaScript Add-On...
  4. Locate and select the .zip file you downloaded.
  5. Click Open.
  6. A success message will appear once the installation is complete. It is often recommended to restart NinjaTrader to ensure the indicator is fully loaded.

2. How to Remove Indicators​

There are three main ways to remove an indicator depending on how it was installed:

Method A: Remove NinjaScript Assembly (For Protected Add-ons)​

This is the most common method for commercial or "locked" indicators:

  1. In the Control Center, click Tools.
  2. Select Remove NinjaScript Assembly...
  3. Find the indicator/package name in the list.
  4. Click the Remove button.

Method B: Using the NinjaScript Editor (For Open-Source/Individual Scripts)​

If the indicator does not appear in Method A, try this:

  1. In the Control Center, go to New > NinjaScript Editor.
  2. On the right-hand side (NinjaScript Explorer), double-click the Indicators folder to expand it.
  3. Right-click the specific indicator you want to delete and select Remove.
  4. Important: After deleting, right-click anywhere in the editor and select Compile (or press F5) to update the system.

Method C: Manual Deletion (Advanced)​

If the software is glitching and won't let you delete via the interface:

  1. Close NinjaTrader completely.
  2. Navigate to your Windows folder: Documents > NinjaTrader 8 > bin > Custom > Indicators.
  3. Find the file (usually a .cs or .dll file) and delete it.
  4. Restart NinjaTrader.

3. How to Remove an Indicator from a Chart​

If you only want to take an indicator off your current screen without uninstalling it:

  1. Right-click anywhere on your active chart.
  2. Select Indicators... (or press Ctrl + I).
  3. In the Configured list (bottom left), select the indicator you want to hide.
  4. Click the remove button on the right side.
  5. Click OK.