TWS-NT8-paper trading

[DrPepepr249]

Hi,


I opened an account with InteractiveBrokers and I am trying to use TWS for paper trading before going for live trading.




QUESTION: How can I submit an order in Ninjatrader chart so it gets transfered to TWS (paper account)?



I followed NInjaTrader connectivity guide step by step, I have the correct TWS version, Socket port # on both sides match etc.

However, I am unable to submit order in NT chart so it gets transfered to TWS. I dont understand why.

I tried contacting IB support chat about it, but unfortunately was not given any advice, as the support have not heard of the errors I am getting.


error 1: "Error on requesting bars series: "Historical Market Data Service error message: No market data Permissions for GLOBEX FUT"

-> I am not subrscribed to real time market data from IB at this moment, however, I would imagine I should be able to connect to paper account even without data subscription, shouldnt I? Also I should have delayed/end of the day data, but am not able to submit order for any instrument.


error2 (after I submit any order via chart trader): "Sim101, There is no market data availible to drive the simulation engine. affected order: ___)"


Are you familiar with these errors?
Can you please help me with setting this up?

Thank you for your help in advance.

[NinjaTrader_ChrisSch]

Hello DrPepepr249,

Thank you for your note.

With IB connections in the platform, you'll need to be enabled for real time data if you want to place any simulated trades as well. These errors you are receiving would be expected for an account that is not currently enabled. If you'd like to test the platform using real time data, you can register for a free futures or forex demo from our website: http://ninjatrader.com/FreeLiveData

Please let us know if we may assist further.