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Simulated Trading is a mode that allows playing back historical data on charts and in DOM windows and using manual and auto trading during playback.<br>
Level 1 and 2 data for simulated trading can be downloaded or collected from any supported data provider or from our servers using [[Market Data Sim]] feed.
== Simulated Trading Setup ==
[[File:Simulated Trading 45.png|800px|frameless|Simulated Trading 5.png]]
=== Choose a mode ===
Click the '''Workspace Mode''' button to enable it.<br>
In Workspace Mode Simulated Trading will start on all charts, Scanner and DOM windows within the selected workspace.<br>This mode should be enabled if you want to use '''DOM windows''' and '''Order and Position Tracker''' in Simulated Trading mode.<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Service windows opened from the View menu will not switch to Simulated Trading mode.</div>
== Manual Simulated Trading ==
To monitor your orders, use the [[Order and Position Tracker]].<br>
See '''[[Chart Trading]]''' for more info.
== Using DOM windows in Simulated Trading mode ==
To start playback and simulated trading in a DOM window:
# Enable [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Switch_to_Workspace_Mode|'''Workspace Mode''']].
# Click the '''Start Simulated Trading''' button.
# Select the starting point on a chart.
Your DOM window will be played from the same point.
<div style="background-color: #E3FBE5;">'''Note''': Your DOM window should be opened as a separate window from '''File → New → DOM window'''.<br>Service windows opened from the View menu will not switch to Simulated Trading mode.
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== Simulated Auto Trading ==
Apply signals and start auto trading during simulation by using the SA/AA button or via Format → Automate Order Execution.<br>
See '''[[Getting Started with AutoTrading]]''' for more info.
== Using Order and Position Tracker in Simulated Trading mode ==
For the [[Order and Position Tracker]] to display simulated trading results, it should be open via '''File → New''' and [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading#Switch_to_Workspace_Mode|'''Workspace Mode''']] should be enabled.<br>[[Order and Position Tracker]] will display simulated trading orders and positions starting from the moment simulated trading was enabled. Simulated trading results from previous sessions will not be displayed.<br>When simulated trading is stopped, the [[Order and Position Tracker]] will display real trading history.
== Collecting Data ==
To monitor data collection, click the '''Data Collecting Progress''' icon in the system tray or go to QuoteManager → Tools → Data Collecting Progress.<br>
This window displays symbols that collect real-time data and historical data downloading for sample symbols.* '''OHLC''' – Level 1 data that can be used to plot charts* '''L2''' – Level 2 data that can be used for [[How_to_Use_Simulated_Trading|Advanced Simulated Trading]]* '''SL''' - Status Line data On the right side you can see each symbol’s status:* '''Off''' – data is not being collected * '''Connecting''' – MultiCharts requested data from your data provider and waits for the response* '''X quotes''' – indicates the amount of collected values Click the '''gear icon ''' next to the symbol to open the collection settings. Here you can change resolutions and fields that are collected for the symbol.<br>Click the '''cross''' to stop button collecting data for the selected symbol. To manage the symbol list or groups of symbols, click the gear icon at the top:* '''Add''' new symbols to delete start collecting data for them * '''Delete''' symbols from the list to stop collecting data collection task.<br>for them * '''Select All''' or '''Select None''' to manage symbols in bulk * '''Select resolution and quote field''' to collect values for
After collecting is finished, a pop up will appear in the bottom right corner of your screen.
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