2. Overhauled Label Appearance Controls 🔗

The visual layer of Advanced Risk Ruler has been rebuilt from the ground up. Version 10 introduces a complete set of parameters that let you refine how every on-chart label looks and behaves — from color and borders to corner radius and spacing.

Traders can now create professional, publication-quality visuals directly on their charts without additional design tweaks. Whether you prefer minimal translucent labels or bold highlighted ones, the new controls give you full flexibility.

• New properties: LabelBackgroundBrush, ShowLabelBackground, and LabelBackgroundOpacity — control the fill color and transparency of your annotation boxes.
• Auto color sync: UseLineColorForLabelBackground lets labels inherit the exact color of their ruler lines, ensuring instant visual pairing between stop, entry, and target lines.
• Border & shape controls: parameters like ShowLabelBorder, LabelBorderThickness, and LabelCornerRadius let you define clean borders or rounded edges for modern chart styling.
• Layout refinements: LabelPadding, LabelOffset, and LabelMaxWidth handle fine-tuning of text spacing, horizontal alignment, and width limits for multi-line setups.

Each label can now appear as a subtle accent or a structured information box — ideal for scenarios where traders want risk/reward levels clearly visible yet visually balanced against other chart elements.

The overhaul not only improves chart readability but also brings the Risk Ruler up to institutional presentation standards — perfect for screen-sharing, teaching, or publishing analysis screenshots.

3. Flexible Label Visibility & Formatting 🔗

Advanced Risk Ruler v10.0 takes visibility and formatting control to a new level. You can now decide exactly which labels appear and how their values are displayed, keeping your chart focused only on what matters for the current trade.

Whether you want a minimalist stop/entry setup or a full multi-target map with precise risk multiples, the new visibility toggles and formatting options adapt seamlessly.

• Selective label display: ShowEntryLabel, ShowTargetLabels, and ShowNegativeTargetLabels let you show or hide individual annotation groups instantly.
• Custom label format: RiskRulerLabelFormat introduces structured templates for showing values (ticks, points, currency, or R-multiples).
• Separator controls: UseLabelColonSeparator and LabelSeparator allow consistent, readable labeling between metrics (for example, “R: 2.5 | $250”).
• Granular decimals: options such as LabelValueDecimals, LabelCurrencyDecimals, and MultiplierDecimals ensure precision matching your instrument type.
• Multiplier customization: the MultiplierSuffix adds your preferred unit notation (e.g., “xR” or “R-mult”).

This flexibility is particularly valuable when analyzing multi-instrument portfolios where tick size and currency differ — every number on the chart can now be standardized to your preferred precision and terminology.

With these refinements, the Risk Ruler becomes not just a drawing tool but a fully adaptable communication layer for your risk metrics — whether you’re teaching, reviewing setups, or presenting trade examples.

4. Customisable Text Content & Units 🔗

Version 10.0 adds a rich new layer of personalization to how your labels read and report data. Beyond colors and visibility, you can now control the exact words and units used in your stop, entry, and target annotations — making every plot instantly intuitive and aligned with your trading language.

This update helps you communicate setups clearly, whether you’re documenting trade ideas, reviewing results, or teaching risk management principles to others.

• Directional messaging: new prefixes and suffixes for both positive and negative target labels — PositiveLabelPrefix, NegativeLabelPrefix, and per-target variations — make it easy to display “Take Profit +2R” or “Risk −1R” styles automatically.
• Custom stop/entry captions: dedicated fields StopLabelText, HalfStopLabelText, and EntryLabelText let you rename key levels however you prefer — e.g., “Emergency Stop,” “Soft Stop,” or “Initial Entry.”
• Risk awareness alerts: optional ShowRiskWarning, RiskWarningPrefix, and MaxRiskTicks automatically highlight when your stop distance exceeds a safe threshold.
• Fully editable units: adjust TickUnitSuffix, PointUnitSuffix, CurrencyPrefix, and CurrencySuffix to reflect your preferred conventions (for example: “$” vs. “USD,” or “ticks” vs. “pips”).

All of these options combine to make Advanced Risk Ruler a powerful companion for structured journaling, professional reporting, or fund-style trade reviews. You can now produce consistent, branded annotations that carry your exact terminology and formatting preferences.

By bridging language, numbers, and style, this release transforms the Risk Ruler into a personalized visual assistant — ready for discretionary traders, prop evaluation tracking, or automated journaling workflows.

5. Version 10.0 Summary & Upgrade Notes 🔗

Advanced Risk Ruler v10.0 marks a major step toward professional-grade chart annotation and risk management control inside NinjaTrader 8. Every change in this release focuses on practical improvements that traders will notice in real sessions — cleaner visuals, stable hotkeys, and a smoother workflow.

Here’s a quick recap of what’s new:

• Activation rebuilt: new persistent hotkey system (AdvancedRiskRulerActivationCombo) ensures consistent middle-click behavior and session-to-session reliability.
• Parameter reorganization: redesigned category structure for faster navigation and easier setup.
• Label styling freedom: background, opacity, border, and corner-radius controls enable high-contrast or minimal label modes.
• Visibility and formatting: precise toggles and formatting controls for every label type — entry, stop, positive and negative targets.
• Custom messaging and units: write your own label text, choose your currency or tick suffix, and define max-risk alerts that fit your trading discipline.

For existing users, upgrading from version 9.x or earlier is simple:

1. Open NinjaTrader 8 → Tools → Import → NinjaScript Add-On.
2. Select the new AdvancedRiskRuler_v10.zip file and confirm replacement of existing files.
3. After import, restart NinjaTrader to load the latest version.
4. Re-add the indicator to your chart and review the reorganized parameter sections.

These enhancements make the Risk Ruler an indispensable part of any disciplined workflow — from prop evaluations to multi-target trade management. It’s not just a measurement tool anymore; it’s a dynamic framework for communicating precision, planning exits, and enforcing risk boundaries visually.

Get the latest version of Advanced Risk Ruler or explore the Free Indicators Pack if you’re just starting out.

FAQ 🔗

Do I need to remove the old version before installing v10?
No, the installer automatically replaces previous files. Just restart NinjaTrader after import.

Will my saved templates and color preferences remain?
Yes. All pre-existing parameter values are preserved, though we recommend re-saving your templates after verifying new label options.

Can I use custom fonts or units (like pips or EUR)?
Yes. Use the new CurrencyPrefix and CurrencySuffix parameters to adapt the readouts to your preferred denomination.

Does the update affect performance?
Yes — positively. Label rendering and cache management are now significantly more efficient, even with multiple rulers on screen.

Will it work on old NT8 builds?
v10.0 requires NinjaTrader 8.1 or newer to ensure correct label transparency and cache persistence.

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