Troubleshooting: Installation Errors

Troubleshooting: Installation Errors

    Installation Errors

    Before continuing, please verify the following-

    • Make sure you have upgraded to the most current version of NinjaTrader 8.
    • Make sure your have downloaded and upgraded to the most current version of your Chart Dynamix assemblies.

    1. Compile Errors: Possible References Missing

      Solution:
      Make sure NinjaTrader is referencing all required CDX dll libraries:
      1. Open an editor: New --> NinjaScript Editor
      2. Right-Click NinjaScript Explorer (top right), select References.
      3. If you installed (8) different assemblies, you must include at least (8) CDX dll references plus any required shared libraries.
      4. If there are missing references, click add, locate and multi-select them in your Documents\NinjaTrader 8\bin\Custom folder. Click OK.
      5. Attempt to Compile [F5].



    2. Unknown Install Problem

      Solution:
      Remove all assemblies and re-install:
      1. From the Control Center navigate to Tools --> Remove NinjaScript Assembly and remove all CDX assemblies.
      2. Assure successful compile- New --> NinjaScript Editor --> Compile [F5]
      3. Restart NinjaTrader and proceed with the installation again.
      4. After installation, assure successful compile- New --> NinjaScript Editor --> Compile [F5]

    3. Unknown Install Problem with "Programming Errors" Message

      Solution:
      First attempt solution (1) above "Compile Errors: Possible References Missing."
      If unsuccessful and the Remove NinjaScript Assembly is not available due to the error message, manually remove the assemblies with this exact sequence-
      1. Open an editor: New --> NinjaScript Editor
      2. Right-Click NinjaScript Explorer (top right), select References.
      3. Remove all dll references to CDX assemblies (they should be near bottom of list). Click OK.
      4. Do not close the editor. In Windows file explorer, navigate to Documents\NinjaTrader 8\bin\Custom
      5. Locate the installed files with CDX prefix. Remove only the CDX files ending in '.cs'
      6. Return to the NinjaScript Editor and Compile [F5]. If any errors exist, you've likely missed a file or reference. Re-check your work.
      7. Once compiled, you should now have access to Tools --> Remove NinjaScript Assembly
      8. Remove all assemblies and proceed with the installation again.



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