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Hi,
on the cloud in the Research you can use the class QuantBook.
Beside Notebooks you can also create a plain Python file, I am wondering if it is possible to use the class QuantBook there.
I get the error: NameError: name 'QuantBook' is not defined.
I found a solution for offline development, which does not work in the cloud:
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QuantBookclass is specifically designed for use within the Research Environment on QuantConnect, which is typically accessed through Jupyter Notebooks. This environment allows for interactive data analysis and visualization, making it ideal for hypothesis testing and exploratory data analysis before implementing strategies in backtests or live trading.If you attempt to use
QuantBookin a plain Python file on the QuantConnect cloud platform, you will encounter the errorNameError: name 'QuantBook' is not defined. This is becauseQuantBookis not available outside of the Research Environment. It is intended for use in Jupyter Notebooks where you can leverage its capabilities to access data and perform research tasks interactively.To work with
QuantBook, you should create and use Jupyter Notebooks in the Research Environment. If you need to perform similar tasks in a plain Python file, you would typically use theQCAlgorithmclass and its methods within the context of a backtest or live trading algorithm, rather than usingQuantBook.Sources: Getting Started - QuantConnect.com, Getting Started - QuantConnect.com, Research Engine - QuantConnect.com, Getting Started - QuantConnect.com, Head & Shoulders TA Pattern Detection
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