Release Notes > 8.1.1.7

See additional patch notes at the bottom

8.1.1.0 Release Date

March 4, 2023

Features

User based log in with associated plans and add-ons

The new Log In screen adds a layer of security while removing the need for license keys. Account plans and power-ups enabled within the Client Dashboard or imported will be associated with the username. There no longer is a need for a license key. Upgrading NinjaTrader will import entitlements from your old license or you can import the license within the Client Dashboard.

Users who signed up for a demo account with the Sign in with Google/Apple feature can quickly connect by selecting those options. Live accounts require a Username and Password.

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Warning: The log in credentials are only to provide access to your account, entitlements, and server side ATM templates. Any multi-provider connections, NinjaScripts, workspaces, etc saved to your local computer will be available to any log in to your local computer.

Trading Mode window

After logging in, you will be presented with a Trading Mode screen. The status of your live or simulation account will be display here and you can select how you would like to continue. You can now connect to Live and only have your live account available, preventing trading to the simulation account in error.

The Trading Mode screen will not display when Multi-provider mode is enabled.

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Multi-provider mode

Multi-provider mode can be enabled or disabled under Tools> Options> General. When enabled, you will have the ability to configure and connect to other providers. Additionally, the local simulation accounts will be available to trade. The Trading Mode screen will be skipped so you can manage what connection(s) you want to connect to under the Connections menu.

When disabled, you can opt-in to use server side ATMs (beta). The local simulation account will be disabled, so you can connect to the server side simulation account when you desire.

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Warning: Multi-provider connections are available to any user that logs in to your local computer. If other NinjaTrader users are connecting from your computer, it is recommended to configure your connections to Ask password on connect.

Server side ATMs (beta)

Under Tools> Options> Strategies, you can opt in to use server side ATMs with the NinjaTrader connection. They are only available with the NinjaTrader connection and are disabled when Multi-provider is enabled. Server side ATMs will continue to function, even when you are not connected to NinjaTrader. Templates are saved to the server and can be used on any device you log in to. There are differences in functionality between the new server side ATMs and the previous local ATMs. Ensure to review the Server Side vs Local ATMs section of the help guide to ensure your orders will function as you intend.

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Warning: When an entry order is submitted with a server side ATM the stop loss and target will display as Suspended, indicating they will not become active until the entry is filled. The orders can be modified before the entry is filled. Any scripts that check order state should be tested to ensure the new order state doesn't result in unintended results.

Server side Trade Performance reports

Trade Performance reports for the NinjaTrader connection are pulled from the server. NinjaTrader will no longer require to be connected as orders are filled to give accurate reports.

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Client Dashboard access

Under Tools there is a link to the Client Dashboard. The Client Dashboard can be used to change your plan, add plan power-ups, perform transfers, view your statements, etc.

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Customizable contract month display format

NinjaTrader can now display contract months in a format of your choosing. The Symbology Display Style can be selected within the Client Dashboard and will be applied to the Desktop, Web, and Mobile platforms.

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Messages tab

The Messages tab will display important messages to your account. An indication of how many unread messages there are will be displayed within the tab.

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Issue #	Status	Category	Comments
15450	Done	Alerts	Alerts window did not allow numeric value to be compared with numeric value
15387	Fixed	Alerts, Strategy Builder	Disable BarsAgo & Offset for CrossAbove / Below in Strategy Builder and Alerts as only the series is ever compared
15555	Fixed	Order Flow +	Volumetric Bars buy imbalance boxes could appear outside candle box
14760	Changed	Continuum/CQG	Web API now uses oAuth based authentication
15349	Fixed	Interactive Brokers, Chart	Multiple Change Order requests on paper account caused chart window to freeze
15309	Fixed	NinjaScript Editor, Strategy	Renaming strategy that changes parameter names caused compile errors
15416	Fixed	NinjaScript Editor	Resolved a scenario where clicking on a compile error resulted in an error
15440	Fixed	NinjaScript Editor, Workspaces	Tabs could scroll unexpectedly when switching between them from a saved workspace
15537	Fixed	ShareAdapter	iCloud share service could not send messages
15418	Fixed	Strategy Analyzer	Backtest type reverted when selecting a strategy
15457	Fixed	Workspaces	Closing default workspace on new install could prevent proper creation of new savable workspace
15561	Fixed	Workspaces	Warning of closing default workspaces did not function as expected

8.1.1.1 Release Date

March 8, 2023

Issues #	Status	Category	Comments
617	Fixed	Charts	Setting Symbology Display Style to Exchange resulted in daily charts being slow to load
761	Fixed	Data	Historical data was saving based on Symbology Display Style
390	Fixed	Log In	Google and Apple log ins could fail
366	Changed	Log In	Log In window now saves username by default
399	Fixed	Log In	Log in error was not removed when attempting to log in again
626	Changed	Log In	Changed "Need help?" To "Forgot Username? \| Forgot Password?" on Log In window
650	Changed	Log In	Optimized the log in experience and added a loading indicator
389	Fixed	NinjaScript	NinjaScript Add-Ons would fail to load if it utilized NinjaTrader.Cbi.License.MachineId
401	Fixed	NinjaScript	NinjaScript Add-Ons would fail to load if it utilized Newtonsoft.Json

8.1.1.2 Release Date

March 22, 2023

Issues #	Status	Category	Comments
1426	Fixed	ATMs	Deleting an ATM template set the ATM dropdown to None on all windows
153	Added	Log In	A captcha was added to allow log in after too many failed log ins from IP address
409	Fixed	NinjaTrader Connection	Resolved a scenario where users with a live account couldn't access a simulation account
1391	Fixed	NinjaTrader Connection	Resolved a scenario where Account Type was locked to Simulation
1444	Fixed	NinjaTrader Connection	After many connections drops the application could crash
1217	Fixed	NinjaTrader Connection	Configured connection name could change
1406	Fixed	NinjaTrader Connection, Orders	Resolved a scenario where position and order updates received an error that they were for an unknown symbol
1641	Fixed	NinjaTrader Continuum, SuperDOM	Resolved a scenario where some accounts that should be available in the SuperDOM were disabled

8.1.1.3 Release Date

March 28, 2023

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