Signal Blocker Node


The Signal Blocker node allows the first signal through and blocks any unwanted signals that may occur on the following bars afterwards, until a Reset condition occurs.  A Reset condition turns the signal blocking off, so the next wanted trade signal is not blocked.
The primary use for this node is to clean up the final trade signal at the Result node.  Sometimes a system design will generate several consecutive or continuous signals, but the trader only wants to see the first signal and not any signals that may occur shortly afterwards on the next several bars.

This video shows BloodHound v1, however the concepts and principals are still the same.

BloodHound   v2



This section is specific to BloodHound v2.  Scroll down for BloodHound v1.

Properties tab

Properties tab



This tab contains the essential settings for all nodes.

Output Modifiers

Modifiers


This section provides quick access to commonly used output modifiers.
Please note:   The buttons only modify the individual instance of the selected node(s) on a Logic Board.   Thus, the buttons are only visible when a node is selected on the Logic Board.  The buttons are not available when a solver is selected in the Solvers panel, because the original solver's output can not be globally modified.
This behavior is consistent with adding a function node afterwards, so that the original solver's output remains unmodified elsewhere in the system.  It is similar to having an SMA(50) on several charts.  Changing the plot color on one chart does not modify the plot color on the other charts.



Properties

Properties

These setting only apply to the selected Function node.  Function nodes are single instances, unlike Solvers that can have multiple instances of themselves.

Global Properties

Options


Global Properties

Reset


The Reset option is used to turn off or reset the node's functionality, and is common to several Function nodes.  Function nodes that can be reset have a unique Reset connector to receive a specific signal designed to identify when it is time to stop/reset the node.
  e.g.  If the Signal Blocker is actively blocking signals and charting conditions have changed making it Ok for the next trade signal to occur, then the Signal Blocker should be reset via a signal to the Reset connector.  Otherwise, trade signals will continue to be blocked until the 'Block Signals For' period ends.

Global Properties

Output



Options tab

Options tab

Options tab



This tab contains extra secondary settings common to all nodes.

This section is used to modify the node's final output value.  It is only useful for designing fuzzy logic systems, or a fuzzy logic section of a system.
Please note:   The Weight controls only modify the individual instance of the selected node(s) on a Logic Board.   Thus, the Weight controls are only visible when a node is selected on the Logic Board.  The controls are not available when a solver is selected in the Solvers panel, because the original solver's output can not be globally modified.
This behavior is different than BloodHound 1.0.  In BH 1.0, the Weight controls modified the nodes output globally (every instance).  This change in BH 2.0 adds more system design granularity.

Multiply Output:   This takes the internal values (the Long and Short values determined via the Properties tab » Output Rules section) and multiplies them by this value.  Note: the final output will not exceed a value of 1, as described in the Slider control below.

Slider control:  The slider constrains the final output to a value of 0 to 1.  The left side of the slider sets a minimum value that is output regardless if the solver condition is true or not.  The right side sets a maximum value that is output.  The output is capped.
e.g.  Three indicator conditions are being checked, and thus three solvers are created.  Only two out of the three indicator conditions are needed.  An Additive logic node is used to add the solver's outputs together.  Just two out of the three solvers need to add up to a value of 1.  Therefore, the right slider (max output value) for all three solvers is set to 0.5.  When two indicator/solver conditions are found, thus the outputs = 0.5, then the calculation, in the Additive node, is 0.5 + 0.5 + 0 = 1.  A value of 1 means the two out of three condition is true.

Hedge Operation: This applies a mathematical formula to the internal value.

None:  No modification is applied.
Very (square output):  A squaring formula is applied.  Output  =  value .
Somewhat (square root output):  A square root formula is applied.  Output  =  √value .


Description

Description

This text area provides a place to write a full description of what the node is doing, used for, or what ever you want.
Note:   The Description is global to all instances of the node.  It is not applied individually to each instance as the Weight controls are.



Help tab

Help tab



This tab displays the documentation page (from this web site) of the selected node.
Please note:  NinjaTrader v8.0.26.0 or newer is required for the built in web viewer to work, and thus the documentation to be displayed.




Video Tutorial

These videos come from our weekly workshop. Find more videos about the Signal Blocker with this search.

These videos shows BloodHound v1, however the nodes functionality and  concepts are still the same.

Blocking/Removing Continuous Signals

Blocking Signals for One Hour

BloodHound   v1



This section is specific to BloodHound v1.  Scroll up for BloodHound v2.

Signal Blocker Node


The Signal Blocker node will block consecutive/continuous signals until a Reset condition occurs. Connect your signals to the Input connector. The Output connector will allow the first signal through and block the remaining unwanted signals until a Reset condition occurs. A Reset condition turns the signal blocking off, so the next wanted trade signal is not blocked,



Parameters

Options

Reset

Output

Video Tutorial

These videos come from our weekly workshop. Find more videos about the Signal Blocker with this search.

Signal Blocker Node


The Signal Blocker node will block consecutive/continuous signals until a Reset condition occurs. Connect your signals to the Input connector. The Output connector will allow the first signal through and block the remaining unwanted signals until a Reset condition occurs. A Reset condition turns the signal blocking off, so the next wanted trade signal is not blocked,


Parameters

Options

Reset

Output

Video Tutorial

These videos come from our weekly workshop. Find more videos about the Signal Blocker with this search.