Why do I need to schedule an automation before running a backtest?
A backtest in FYERS Automate runs the strategy based on its defined execution schedule. The schedule tells the system when the automation should be active during the selected historical period.
Without a schedule, the system cannot determine when the strategy should be evaluated. So, only scheduled automations can be backtested.
Schedule requirement
You must schedule the automation before running a backtest.
| Platform | Scheduling availability |
|---|
| FYERS Web | Scheduling is available |
| FYERS App | Scheduling is not available |
You can run a backtest on the FYERS App only if the automation was already scheduled from FYERS Web.
Note: To schedule an automation, use FYERS Web. Once scheduled, the automation can be backtested from FYERS Web or the FYERS App.
What if…
| Scenario | Solution |
|---|
| I try to backtest an unscheduled automation | The backtest cannot be run. |
| I want to schedule from the app | Scheduling is not available on the app. Use FYERS Web. |
| I already scheduled the automation on FYERS Web | You can run the backtest from FYERS Web or the FYERS App.
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