The smarter way to take measurements and analyze charts

Streamline your chart analysis with our Better Ruler drawing tool for NinjaTrader 8. Quickly measure key metrics with just two clicks and instantly view multiple values, all displayed clearly on your chart.

This powerful tool lets you customize which measurements you want to see, giving you full control over your trading insights. Whether you want to track time ranges, price movements, or volume, our Better Ruler has you covered with a comprehensive set of configurable metrics:

  • View the time ranges in minutes, hours, or days
  • View the number of bars within your selected range
  • View the price changes in absolute values, percentage, ticks, pips, or boxes (for Point and Figure charts)
  • View the dollar value change for a single unit (e.g., one share) within your selected price range
  • View the sum of volume over your selected range

Designed for traders who demand speed, accuracy, and flexibility, this tool empowers you to make faster, more informed trading decisions. Don’t settle for NinjaTrader’s basic ruler, upgrade to our Better Ruler and gain a competitive edge with every chart you analyze.

Two drawing options to fit your charting style

Ruler with rectangle highlight

Clearly marks your measurement area with a rectangle.

Ruler with line highlight

A sleek, minimalistic alternative that draws a line between your two measurement points.

Customizable labels for clearer insights

Price labels

Easily toggle labels for the lowest and highest prices within your measurement area to quickly spot key price levels.

Time labels

Easily toggle labels for the oldest and latest time within your measurement area to track exact time effortlessly.

Flexible viewing modes

Choose between Compact and Normal viewing modes to fit your chart layout and personal preference.

Compact Mode

Saves horizontal space by stacking measurement values vertically, keeping your chart clean and uncluttered.

Normal Mode

Uses more horizontal space but less vertical height, presenting measurements in a streamlined, easy-to-read layout.

Enhanced anchor adjustment

Easily control your ruler anchors adjustment using keyboard modifiers:

  • Hold Alt to move the anchor vertically only for precise up-and-down adjustments.
  • Hold Shift to move the anchor horizontally only for exact side-to-side adjustments.

Want to explore all the features this product has to offer?

Our comprehensive user guide covers setup, advanced functionality, and pro tips. View the user guide ->

Indicator for NinjaTrader 8.

(3 customer reviews)
$28.00

Terms

Pay once, use forever on 1 computer.

Free updates for 1 year.

30-day money-back guarantee.

Compatible with NinjaTrader 8 desktop version 8.1.2.0 or later.

Not compatible with NinjaTrader Mobile Trading App.

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Trusted by active traders

Loved by 3 customers — add it to your collection and you'll love it too!

PCLEM64 from United States (US) (verified owner) , October 11, 2023
Why won’t it provide the 50% level if it display one ?
Ryan from Australia (verified owner) , June 8, 2023
So much better than the build in rule! Thank you!
Aleksey from Russia (verified owner) , May 12, 2022
Wonderful Ruler, I recommend to use, very convenient, well configured. Works as a stock drawing tool in the system. Works correctly on PnF charts. Five Stars.

version 7
December 19, 2025

  • Improved compatibility with NinjaTrader version 8.1.6.0
  • We’ve migrated to a new, more reliable licensing system that no longer depends on the NinjaTrader Machine ID. This eliminates license instability caused by Windows updates, BIOS changes, and duplicate Machine IDs, ensuring your license works consistently without requiring frequent reactivation.

version 6.1
June 5, 2024

  • Fix a problem when drawing in the chart right margin when volume calculation is active.
  • Add logic to notify the user when the Machine Id has changed.
  • The anchor price values are now automatically adjusted to the closest tick value, ensuring the drawing remains aligned with a valid price and improving the range and price calculation.

version 5.0
December 7, 2023

  • Add option to show the price label for half of the measured range.
  • Add option to show the sum of volume for all measured bars.

version 4.0
August 24, 2022

  • Add dollar value per unit.
  • Fix an issue when drawing on all charts, the measurement text was not updating on all charts.

version 3.1
May 31, 2022

  • Add icon for the drawing tool menu and the drawing Tool Tile.

version 3.0
February 23, 2022

  • Add price range in number of boxes for Point and Figure charts.

version 2.0
October 4, 2020

  • Initial release.