How do I uninstall FlowBots products from NinjaTrader?

Uninstalling FlowBots Products from NinjaTrader

To completely remove FlowBots products (plugins, add-ons, or extensions) from your NinjaTrader platform, follow these steps:

1. From the NinjaTrader Control Center, select Tools > Remove NinjaScript Assembly.
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3. Select the file(s) you want to remove. You can use multi-select by holding the Shift key while selecting files.

Possible files to remove include:

• Replikanto
• ScalperTicket
• AveragePrice
• AveragePriceIndicator
• FlowBotsLibrary

4. Press the "Remove" button at the NinjaScript assembly window.

Important: Restart Required

Note: Removing a NinjaScript assembly will not unload existing assemblies until you restart NinjaTrader. This means you should not import the same assemblies again until you have restarted NinjaTrader. A restart is required to complete the uninstallation process and ensure all components are properly removed from memory.

What Happens to Your Settings

When you uninstall a FlowBots product:

• Configurations are preserved: Your product settings and configurations remain on your system. If you reinstall the same product later, you may be able to reuse these settings.
• Plugin files are removed: The plugin files are deleted from NinjaTrader's assembly directory.
• No impact on workspaces: Your NinjaTrader workspaces, charts, and templates are not affected by uninstalling FlowBots products.
• Replikanto folder in Documents (Replikanto 1.7.0.0 and later): Replikanto keeps its settings in your NinjaTrader workspace. Starting with Replikanto 1.7.0.0 it also uses the folder Documents\NinjaTrader 8\Replikanto for its per-tab order-state files (Replikanto_*.json). These files only hold temporary links between leader and follower orders, not settings, and removing the Replikanto assembly does not delete this folder.

Reinstalling FlowBots Products

If you need to reinstall a FlowBots product after uninstalling it:

1. Download the latest version from the FlowBots website or your purchase confirmation email.
2. Import the assembly file using Tools > Import > NinjaScript Add-On in NinjaTrader.
3. Follow the standard installation prompts.
4. If available, your previous configurations may be restored automatically.

Troubleshooting Uninstall Issues

If you encounter problems uninstalling a FlowBots product:

• File in use: Make sure NinjaTrader is completely closed before attempting to remove the assembly. Check Task Manager to ensure no NinjaTrader processes are running.
• Permission denied: Run NinjaTrader as administrator and try the removal again.
• Assembly not found: Verify that the product is currently installed by checking the Remove NinjaScript Assembly list.
• Partial uninstallation: If files remain after uninstallation, manually delete them from the NinjaTrader documents folder (typically located at Documents\NinjaTrader x\bin\Custom).
• Removing every Replikanto file: with NinjaTrader closed, you can also delete the folder Documents\NinjaTrader 8\Replikanto (Replikanto 1.7.0.0 and later). In Documents\NinjaTrader 8\bin\Custom, Replikanto can leave FlowBots.Replikanto.json (its version-check cache), the SentryCache folder (Replikanto 1.7.0.0 and later) and, if you created a custom Cross Order instrument map, ReplikantoCrossOrderRelationship.json. That last file is your own configuration: keep a copy of it if you plan to reinstall Replikanto.

After following these steps, the selected FlowBots product(s) will be completely uninstalled from your NinjaTrader platform.