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Convert an Indicator Between Trading Platforms

What this Workflow Does

The Convert an Indicator workflow helps you translate an existing indicator from one trading platform into another while preserving its behaviour.

This workflow focuses on:

  • Translating calculation logic accurately
  • Mapping inputs and parameters correctly
  • Recreating visual outputs on the chart
  • Adapting platform-specific concepts safely

It is a conversion workflow, not a redesign or optimisation process.

When to Use This Workflow

Use this workflow when:

  • You already have a working indicator on another platform
  • You want the same logic on a different platform
  • Accuracy and behaviour matching matter more than style
  • You want a clean, maintainable result on the target platform

Do not use this workflow to improve or redesign the strategy.
Use Build a Technical Indicator if you want a fresh implementation.

What You Should Prepare

Before starting, make sure you have:

  1. The full source code of the original indicator
    Partial snippets are not sufficient.

  2. Information about:

  3. Inputs and parameters
  4. Timeframes or data sources used

  5. Visual outputs (lines, histograms, markers)

  6. The target platform you want to convert to

If the original code is unclear or broken, fix it first before converting.

How to Interact with CodePilot

When using this workflow, be explicit and restrained.

Good examples:

  • “Convert this indicator from Platform A to Platform B.”
  • “Preserve all calculations and parameters.”
  • “Match visual output as closely as possible.”
  • “Do not add new features.”

Avoid requests such as: - “Improve it while converting.” - “Optimise the logic.” - “Make it better.”

Conversion works best when scope is limited.

How CodePilot Performs Conversions

CodePilot will:

  • Analyse the original indicator logic
  • Map platform-specific APIs and lifecycle rules
  • Recreate calculations using the target platform’s conventions
  • Preserve parameter names and defaults where possible
  • Return a complete, compile-ready file

If platform features do not map directly, CodePilot will explain the limitation before proceeding.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Converting incomplete or modified code
  • Mixing conversion with new feature requests
  • Assuming one-to-one API mappings
  • Skipping visual verification after conversion

Always test the converted indicator carefully.

After conversion:

  • Compile and load the indicator on the target platform
  • Compare values visually with the original
  • Adjust visuals only after confirming logic is correct

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