NinjaTrader Data Connection: How to Connect the TAI-PAN Data Feed to NinjaTrader
Are you using the NinjaTrader platform and want to integrate high-quality market data? With the TAI-PAN data feeds, you can reliably supply your NinjaTrader system with the most accurate market quotes.
In this quick guide, we will show you step-by-step how to import the required NinjaScript and set up TAI-PAN as a data source in NinjaTrader.
Preparation: Download the NinjaTrader Script
When you sign up for the TAI-PAN data feed, you will receive an email from us containing your user ID, your password, and an important link to the **NinjaTrader Script by Lenz+Partner** [00:00:16].
Click on this link and download the provided ZIP file (it is best to save it in your Downloads folder or on your desktop) [00:00:40].
Step-by-Step Setup Guide
**Step 1: Start & Log Into NinjaTrader**
Start your NinjaTrader software. If you are using version 8.1 (or newer), first log in with your NinjaTrader.com user credentials [00:01:00].
**Step 2: Import NinjaScript**
Once the Control Center is open, click on **Tools** in the top menu > **Import** > **NinjaScript** [00:01:49].
Now select the previously downloaded ZIP file and click Open. (Confirm with "Yes" if you are asked whether existing files should be replaced) [00:02:12].
**Step 3: Restart Software**
After a few seconds, you will receive a success message. For the changes to take effect, you must completely close NinjaTrader and then restart it [00:02:32].
**Step 4: Configure Connection**
After the restart, go to **Connections** in the Control Center and select **configure** at the bottom [00:03:33].
Look for the entry **Lenz and Partner data** in the upper list ("Available") and add it to the configured connections below [00:03:45].
**Step 5: Enter TAI-PAN Credentials**
Now enter your **Customer Number** (User ID) and your **Password** from our email into the corresponding fields and confirm with "OK" [00:04:00].
If you now click on "Connections" and select the Lenz+Partner Feed, the indicator will light up green – your data is flowing, and you can directly open new charts [00:04:21]!
💡 Pro Tip: Futures are not updating in NinjaTrader 8.1?
When upgrading from NinjaTrader 8.0 to 8.1, it occasionally happens that futures are no longer displayed or updated correctly [00:04:58].
The reason for this is a change in symbol formatting. In version 8.0, contract months were displayed numerically (e.g., "0323" for March 2023). In version 8.1, the default setting is often changed to the format "March 23" or "H" [00:05:27].
**The Solution:** You need to change the settings in NinjaTrader accordingly to **"numeric"**. You can also find a detailed screenshot guide for this in the FAQs on our support website LP-Software.de [00:05:39].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the NinjaTrader Connection
Is the TAI-PAN data feed compatible with NinjaTrader 8.1?
Yes, the TAI-PAN data feed is fully compatible with NinjaTrader 8.1 (as well as the older version 8.0). For a seamless connection, you only need the current NinjaTrader Script from Lenz+Partner, which we will provide to you directly via email upon registration.
Why are my futures not updating in NinjaTrader?
If you have updated from NinjaTrader 8.0 to 8.1, you might experience issues with the display and updating of futures. This is due to a changed default setting for contract months. Simply change the symbol formatting in the NinjaTrader settings to "numeric". After that, the TAI-PAN data will load flawlessly again.
Can I use historical data from TAI-PAN in NinjaTrader for backtesting?
Absolutely! TAI-PAN is well-known in the industry for its extremely deep and error-corrected historical database. Once the connection is set up, you can seamlessly retrieve this historical tick and EOD (End-of-Day) data directly in NinjaTrader for your automated system backtesting and in-depth chart analysis.
Which markets and exchanges are supported in NinjaTrader?
Via the TAI-PAN interface, you get access in NinjaTrader to the exact market data you have booked in your individual TAI-PAN subscription. This includes, among others, latency-free real-time data for Xetra, Eurex (e.g., DAX futures), major US markets, as well as comprehensive Forex data.