How to Change Your Equity and Buying Power in Simulator

[Robert H 453]

This feature was recently added in version 5.2.0.14 (check your version by going to Help> About).

 

In the Account window, right-click the account and select Reset BP/Equity.

 

Update your Equity, Daily BP, and Over Night BP.

[Viet Do 0]

Hi Robert! Thanks for sharing. However, I tried to reset several times but it didn't reset as beginning.

 

[Robert H 453]

Viet, which version of DAS are you on? This feature was only added in 5.2.0.15.

 

To check your version, go to Help > About

To update, go to Tools > Auto Upgrade

[kobs22 0]

When I try doing this, I go to my account report, right click "Account" and nothing happens. Also, that part of my screen is greyed out, showing that it cannot be edited. Any ideas on what to do?

[Robert H 453]

You need to right-click from the Account window, not Account Report window (Trade > Accounts).

[kobs22 0]

I click on Accounts from the Trade tab and nothing will pop up.

[Robert H 453]

Probably hidden behind other windows. Go to menu Windows > Accounts. It might be listed in Other Windows.

If not, go to File > Clear Desktop and see if you can open a new Accounts window.

[kobs22 0]

Thank you so much Robert! Had to clear the desktop to see the Accounts page.

[kelvinkwong0621 0]

Thanks so much for the effort Robert.

Is it possible to set simulator stop accepting new buy/sell when it is over the buying power?

I always buy/sell too much and over my real BP.

 

[Robert H 453]

Not that I'm aware of.

[ftadeubr 1]

Thank you for the help, Robert.

In video-lesson 1, Andrew mentions we can set up the simulator to stop resetting the amounts. Could anyone help me find where I can choose that option? I would like to simulate the situation I will have when I go live, i.e., keeping my balance as days go by, instead of starting with a new balance every morning.

Thanks!

[Robert H 453]

21 hours ago, ftadeubr said:

Thank you for the help, Robert.

In video-lesson 1, Andrew mentions we can set up the simulator to stop resetting the amounts. Could anyone help me find where I can choose that option? I would like to simulate the situation I will have when I go live, i.e., keeping my balance as days go by, instead of starting with a new balance every morning.

Thanks!

Take a look at this post for the workaround.

 

[ftadeubr 1]

4 hours ago, Robert H said:

Take a look at this post for the workaround.

 

Thank you so much, Robert. Will set my account as described in the workaround. 

[DennisO 0]

I am using DAS Sim Version 5.2.0.31  But I  cannot reset the equity.  I am right clicking the Account as you recommended below.

[Robert H 453]

2 hours ago, DennisO said:

I am using DAS Sim Version 5.2.0.31  But I  cannot reset the equity.  I am right clicking the Account as you recommended below.

Which window are you clicking? It has t o be the Account window per the screenshot above.