User Submitted App Features: NinjaTrader 8 Compatible

Trade Manager

What is this tool?

Trade Manager is a floating interactive control panel that helps traders quickly plan and manage trades with proper risk management. It draws Entry, Stop Loss (SL), and Take Profit (TP) lines on the chart, automatically calculates position size based on your risk dollars, and supports common RR (Risk-Reward) ratios. Main Features

  • Visual floating panel (draggable) with buttons for quick adjustments
  • Risk-based position sizing Ã¢Â€Â” automatically calculates contracts/lots based on your risk amount and SL distance
  • RR Presets Ã¢Â€Â” 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 (auto-adjusts TP when SL is moved)
  • Adjustable tick steps Ã¢Â€Â” fine-tune SL/TP with 5, 10, 25, 100 ticks
  • LONG / SHORT toggle
  • One-click “PLACE” Ã¢Â€Â” calculates quantity and fills the ChartTrader order panel
  • Real-time line drawing with color-coded labels showing potential profit/loss
  • Clear all function to remove lines

How to Use (Step by Step)

  1. Add the indicator to your chart
    • Drag “Trade Manager” from the Indicators list onto any chart.
  2. Configure basic settings (in the indicator properties)
    • Default Risk ($) → e.g. 200 (how much you want to risk per trade)
    • Default RR → 1:2 (recommended)
    • Colors and line styles as preferred
  3. Using the floating panel
    • LONG / SHORT button: Toggle trade direction
    • PLACE button: Sets Entry at current price, default SL/TP, and calculates contracts
    • SL / TP fields: Click + / – buttons to adjust (uses current tick step)
    • RR buttons: Quickly switch between 1:1, 1:2, 1:3
    • Risk $: Adjust your risk amount per trade
    • FILL button: Automatically sets the calculated quantity into ChartTrader
    • CLEAR button: Removes all lines and resets
  4. Drag the panel
    • Click and drag the blue title bar (“Trade Planner”) to move the panel anywhere on the chart.
  5. Hotkeys / Interaction
    • The panel responds to mouse clicks on all buttons.
    • Lines are automatically redrawn when prices or parameters change.

Important Notes

  • Works best on OnEachTick mode (already set by default).
  • Requires ChartTrader to be open if you want to use the “FILL” function.
  • All lines are temporary drawing objects — they will disappear when you remove the indicator or reload the chart.
  • Always verify your risk and position size manually before placing real orders.

This tool is designed for fast, visual trade planning especially useful for futures, forex, and prop firm traders who want precise risk control.

Account Dashboard (Prop Firm Risk Manager)

Risk Management Indicator Overview

Account Dashboard is a powerful real-time Prop Firm trading dashboard designed specifically for traders using prop firms. It automatically applies common firm rules (Consistency, Daily Loss Limit, Drawdown, Profit Target, etc.) and draws visual bust lines on the chart.

Key Features

  • Firm Preset System ,” One-click selection of popular Prop Firm rules (50% Consistency, DLL, Static DD, etc.)
  • Real-time Risk Lines:
    • Daily Loss Limit (DLL) bust line (based on Realized P&L)
    • Max Drawdown (DD) bust line
    • Profit Cap / Consistency line
    • Profit Target line (for Eval phase)
  • Smart Account Detection ,” Automatically follows the account selected in ChartTrader
  • Live Panel ,” Shows Net Liq, Realized P&L, Room remaining, position info, and risk status
  • Sound Alerts ,” Warns when price approaches bust lines
  • Color-coded Progress ,” Visual warning (yellow/red) when approaching limits

Important Note: This indicator does not place any orders for you. It is a visual tool only that helps you see risk levels and bust prices on the chart. All trading decisions and order execution must be done manually by the user.​

How to Use

  1. Add the indicator to chart
    • Drag “KPFDashboard” (or AccountDashboardIndicator) onto any chart.
  2. Configure in Properties
    • 1. Preset:
      • Select your Firm Preset (e.g. Cons40_DLL, Cons50_NoDLL, etc.)
      • Choose Account Size (25K / 50K / 100K / 150K)
      • Choose Phase (Eval / Funded)
    • 2. Risk Limits , Auto-filled by preset, but can be manually adjusted
    • 3. Display ,” Toggle which lines and panel sections to show
    • 6. Visual,” Customize colors and panel position
  3. Main Usage
    • Open ChartTrader and select your Prop Firm account.
    • The dashboard will automatically detect the account and apply correct rules.
    • Open a position ,bust lines (DD, DLL, Profit Cap) will appear automatically.
    • Watch the panel for real-time Realized P&L, remaining room, and risk warnings.
  4. Panel Interaction
    • Click on the panel area in the 4 corners to cycle panel position (TopRight ,Â’ TopLeft ,Â’ BottomLeft ,Â’ BottomRight).

Important Prop Firm Notes

  • DLL is calculated based on Realized P&L (floating P&L does not affect the line).
  • Lines are locked at entry for DD / Profit Cap to prevent unfair movement.
  • Best used with futures (GC, NQ, ES, etc.) but works on any instrument.

Installation

  1. Download the .zip file
  2. In NinjaTrader: Tools ,Â’ Import ,Â’ NinjaScript Add-On
  3. Restart NinjaTrader
  4. Add the indicator to your chart

Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational and planning purposes only. It is not financial advice. Always verify your firm™s rules and manage risk responsibly.