Simulation Account, how can I ?

[Philippe56140]

Hi There

I want a strategy to run, for demo purpose, on any Simualtion Account, but only simulation account.

I didn't find a way to distinguish if the current account is a "simulation" account in the strategy code.
Is there a way do do that ?

eg. if (Account.IsSimulation == false)
return;

Thanks

[bltdavid]

When you create a Sim account have you noticed that you
are forced to use the 'Sim' prefix in the account name?

Well, that's how you know.
I think this code should do what you want,

if (Account.Name.StartsWith("Sim") || Account.Name == "Playback")
    Print("Account " + Account.Name + " is a simulation account");

[Philippe56140]

When you create a Sim account have you noticed that you
are forced to use the 'Sim' prefix in the account name?

Well, that's how you know.
I think this code should do what you want,

if (Account.Name.StartsWith("Sim") || Account.Name == "Playback")
Print("Account " + Account.Name + " is a simulation account");

So simple that I missed it !

Great ! thank very much

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Philippe56140,

bltdavid is providing good information. Unfortunately, the Account objects do not have a IsSimulation property.

There is a way to check if Global Simulation Mode is enabled.

But for account specific, I would agree with checking the account name.

[QuantKey_Bruce]

Unfortunately, the Account objects do not have a IsSimulation property.

One hesitates to say that would be a good idea and an "easy add" when there are so many feature requests, but...

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Bruce,

I will submit a feature request for you.

Once I have a tracking ID for the request I will post in this thread for future reference.

[NinjaTrader_ChelseaB]

Hello Bruce,

This request is being tracked with ID # SFT-5875.

Please note, we receive many requests and cannot reasonably implement all requested features or changes. Interest is tracked internally and if enough interest is tracked, it would be weighed against how feasible it would be to make those changes to consider implementing, so we cannot offer an ETA or promise of fulfillment.

When new features are implemented, they will be listed in the Release Notes page of the Help Guide. The ID number may be different than the internal feature request tracking ID, but the description of the feature will let you know if that feature has been implemented.

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