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Simulation

The ability to play charts forward and backward, using the Play Controls, gives you the ability to go back in time and simulate the trading experience using historical data.

Note: This toolbar is located to the right of the chart.

	(Green) Play to End: All Charts: Displays all available data on both saved and new charts that are selected. (Yellow) Play to End: New charts: Displays all available data on new charts only. (Red) Play to End: Never: Displays the first bar only for each chart. Use the Play controls to move forward in the chart's history. (Lock) Lock charts to date: Last bar displayed is equal to last for chart when the lock is selected.
	Beginning: Moves to the first day in the chart.
	Reverse Step 28: Moves back 28 price bars and stops.
	Reverse Step 1: Moves back 1 price bar and stops.
	Rewind: Plays chart backwards quickly.
	Play: Plays chart backwards one tick at a time.
	Stop: Stops any play buttons.
	Play: Plays chart forward one tick at a time.
	Fast Forward: Plays chart forward quickly.
	Step 1: Moves forward 1 price bar and stops.
	Step 28: Moves forward 28 price bars and stops.
	End: Moves to the last day in the chart.