Best Setup to develop strategies?

[NetTecture]

Hi,

simple question - what is the best approach here?

I have 2 computers, but can only be logged into my data provider on one. I also dont think I need real time data to actually test my logic. Naturally, developing on the trading system is bad - it is not like your program is fully multithreaded (I really love when the UI hangs while a strategy is added to a chart), and besides that - I rather have the development stuff on the other 2 screens - so the other 2 screens can show my trading system working.

Besides, multiple running ninja instances dont work well... and... I need to attach a debugger during development

What is the best approach here?

* Can I develop and test with market replay? I Would love to have a real data input - not a "generated" feed, simply because it is more real.
* How the heck do I create a recording? I can see the playback connection, but where do I turn on recording?

Naturally I dont want to pay for a data provider for my development platform, and / or try working around with zen-fire to get a second connection. It seems unnecessary - but I would love to see "real" data so that I can actually record special days (collection of specific days - NR7, good long etc.) and use them to test.

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

Tools->Options->check the market recorder one. When you are connected live to your data provider it will record a replay file. You can then transfer the replay file to your other machine and play it back there. Replays are just like live markets.

[NetTecture]

Do I have to reconnect? And where are the files?

So, if they are like live data, that means I can use them. Nice - thanks. That makes things a lot easier. Not complaining at all against your simulator, but - it just feels different than a specific market.

[NinjaTrader_JoshP]

If you want to connect to the market replay connection you need to disconnect from your other connections first.

Files are in My Documents\NinjaTrader 6.5\db\data and then their specific dates.

[NetTecture]

Thanks, see them. My disconnect question was mor about the recording, but i can see the recording for today

Will try to work from here on