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Simulation Mode Warning

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[2018-12-10 12:01:14]
User566463 - Posts: 2
Hello,

I've forgotten to switch out of Simulation mode a few times, and when I restart the system I don't pick up on the word sim in the header. Is there a setting to enable a warning message upon starting the system, or study (like clock-realtime) that would provide more visible notice on the chart. If not, would you consider adding some functionality as part of an up coming build?

Thank you
[2018-12-10 12:16:42]
Xfanman1 - Posts: 320
Just as a suggestion that may help you. What I do is change my Trade Window background to another color that’s obviously different from my Live Trading Trade Window. This way it’s obvious to me which side of the platform I’m using.

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Scott
[2018-12-10 19:13:40]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
Refer to:
Overview of Trading: Difference between Simulated and Non-Simulated Trading Modes
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

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