Avoiding real trades

[jhill]

Hello,

During the test phase of my Strategy, I want to avoid placing real trades. What’s the recommended script, to test if I’m using a Live Data Stream and an active account, so I can write a loop around my Strategy’s order methods?

Thanks,

jhill

[NinjaTrader_Matthew]

jhill,

The recommended way to prevent orders from being submitted to a live account is by checking Global Simulation Mode under the File menu.

This will give you live data stream from your live connection, but the only active account will be the Sim101 account.

If you would rather find a programming solution in NT V7 you can use Account.Name to check to see if you're using the Sim101 account.

[jhill]

Thanks very much for your prompt reply and info.

jhill