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Post From: Cannot backtest: Did not find FIELD_CODE_BEGIN_RECORD when expected

[2022-01-13 14:27:22]
Sierra Chart Engineering - Posts: 104368
What exact message are you getting? The issue with opening a file that was probably leading to this condition definitely has been resolved:

Trade Activity file unexpected condition. Did not find FIELD_CODE_BEGIN_RECORD when expected. Field code read: -1. C:\SierraChart\TradeActivityLogs\TradeActivityLog_2022-01-13_UTC.Sim22.simulated.data | 2022-01-13 00:09:38.087 *


If you run into an issue where Sierra Chart is freezing it means you are back testing too fast. And also back testing can cause the user interface to freeze if it is happening at a high speed.
Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level

Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy:
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