Backtest strategy, account value for scaling position

[jokujoku]

I try to get info how much cash, or accout value, when running backtest my strategy my purpose is scaling num of contracts, but cant get using
GetAccountValue()


I want know what is my account value before executing trades.

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

For backtesting, you can set an AccountSize and use ByAccountSize as your order quantity option for the strategy - http://www.ninjatrader.com/support/h...ccountsize.htm

[jokujoku]

thanks I try

[jokujoku]

No thats not a solutions. I want know my account, I am using own scaling, and not want use any ninjas fixed account,
I want method or property to get my account value or cashvalue.

[NinjaTrader_Bertrand]

jokujoku, you can unfortunately not query your account value on historical bars automatically - you could make a custom input for the strategy and then manually enter your current balance to work with in your custom position sizing calculations for the strategy logic.