How to Change and Setup the NinjaTrader Bar Types? (2026)

Changing NinjaTrader Bar Types

NinjaTrader bar types can be changed from minutes to other options such as range bars or renko bar charts. This will depend on the traders needs and what they are wanting to use. But yes, you can change NinjaTrader bar types very easily by following these simple instructions.

1 Open a new chart inside of NinjaTrader. You can open a new chart from the control center, and clicking on the "New" menu followed by "Chart"

2 Right click on the chart and go to Data Series. More advanced keyboard users, just press CTRL + F and you will get the data series window opened

3 Under "Type" change this to the bar type you desire. That's it! Don't forget you can save this chart template as "default" to have it open up the exact same way every time.

How to Change Bar Types in NinjaTrader 8

The following bar types are available currently in the NinjaTrader 8 platform:

Tick
Volume
Range
Second
Minute
Day
Week
Month
Year
Heiken Ashi
Kagi
Renko
Point and Figure
Line Break

For each of these types you can set a certain preset which will store your favorite settings for each chart type. An example of this can be found in the video above. Our XABCD Pattern Software for NT8 also works on the above types of charts. If you have any other problems with the setup, feel free to reach out to us on the live chat support as we might quickly be able to help you there too.

Using Presets in NinjaTrader 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What NinjaTrader bar types are available?

NinjaTrader 8 supports the following bar types: Tick, Volume, Range, Second, Minute, Day, Week, Month, Year, Heiken Ashi, Kagi, Renko, Point and Figure, and Line Break. Each of these types can be configured with custom presets so you can save your preferred settings for quick access.

How do I change bar types in NinjaTrader 8?

To change bar types in NinjaTrader 8, open a new chart from the Control Center by clicking "New" then "Chart." Right-click on the chart and select "Data Series" (or press CTRL + F), then change the "Type" dropdown to your desired bar type. You can also save your chart template as "default" so it opens with those settings every time.

Can I save my favorite NinjaTrader bar type settings?

Yes, NinjaTrader 8 allows you to set presets for each bar type, which store your favorite settings for each chart type. You can also save the entire chart template as "default" so that it opens with your preferred bar type and configuration every time you launch a new chart.

What is the difference between Renko and Range bars in NinjaTrader?

Both Renko and Range bars are available as NinjaTrader bar types and are time-independent, meaning they form based on price movement rather than time intervals. Renko bars create uniform bricks of a fixed size and filter out minor price fluctuations, while Range bars close and open a new bar each time price moves a specified number of ticks, capturing all price action within that range.

How do I access the Data Series window in NinjaTrader?

You can access the Data Series window in NinjaTrader by right-clicking on any open chart and selecting "Data Series" from the context menu. Alternatively, keyboard users can simply press CTRL + F to open the Data Series window directly, where you can change the bar type and other chart settings.