I am new to C# and was wondering how to using the Libraries in the QuantConnect Platform. I looked at the BasicTemplateLibrary but am having problems with the "using" statement.
I tried these which didn't work:
using QuantConnect.Data.BasicTemplateLibrary;
using QuantConnect.BasicTemplateLibrary;
using QuantConnect.API.BasicTemplateLibrary;
namespace QuantConnect
{
.............
var btl = new BasicTemplateLibrary();
btl.Add(1,2)
Thanks
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In the Algorithm Lab try the bootcamp (tab at the top)
new Members should maybe start with few steps in the bootcamp.........
As shown in the backtest below, 'using [namespace]' allows us to create libraries and then access certain functions. These libraries, or namespaces, can be written in separate files and then accessed via 'using.'
As Michael mentioned, try the bootcamp. It will help in learning how write and compile (another useful case for 'using') the C# code.
Thanks Michael I have already completed the BootCamp and have written a few projects
Gurumeher I am trying to pull code into my project similar to the way that #include is used in C. I thought that "using" might accomplish this but it doesn't seem to work for me.
How does Quantconnect include libraries in a program? My goal is to store a group of functions in the QuantConnect libary and be able to call them inside my project.
LIbrary project files are automatically added to the current project's compile. So you should add the using statement for the namespace of that project file. If it's the same namespace you don't need to do anything - just create an instance of the class.
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Thanks All,
I figrued out what I was doing wrong.
First: I didn't include "namespace TestLibrary" inside the file TestLibrary.cs
Second: I didn't add the file TestLibrary.cs into the project. I incorectly thought if it was in the Library folder that it would be accessible by main.cs
Here is my Library.cs file:
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namespace TestLibrary
{
/// <summary>
/// Basic Template Library Class
/// Library classes are snippets of code you can reuse between projects. They are added to projects on compile. This can be useful for reusing
/// indicators, math components, risk modules etc. If you use a custom namespace make sure you add the correct using statement to the
/// algorithm-user.
/// </summary>
public class BasicTemplateLibrary
{
/*
* To use this library; add its namespace at the top of the page:
* using QuantConnect
*
* Then instantiate the class:
* var btl = new BasicTemplateLibrary();
* btl.Add(1,2)
*/
public int Add(int a, int b)
{
return a + b;
}
public int Subtract(int a, int b)
{
return a - b;
}
}
}
And here is how I included it in my main.cs
using System;
using QuantConnect.Data.Consolidators;
using QuantConnect.Data.Market;
using TestLibrary;
namespace QuantConnect
{
/*
Designed as a "first use" algorithm by a trader new to robotic trading, with a cash
trading account of minimal size. Does not use leverage or margin and waits 4 days from
sell date to next purchase date to allow for funds settlement by the broker. Does not
make a lot of money, but does not lose. It may however leave you holding stock for a long
time if you choose a stock that is falling, never to come back (oops!).
Happy trading!
*/
public class BeginnerAlgo : QCAlgorithm
{
private string symbol = "SPY";
.........................................
// Setup the Libraries here
var btl = new BasicTemplateLibrary();
For those that learn visually like myself, here it is :
Fixed:
Original:
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Hi
I'm also struggling to understand how to make and use a library in the Algorithm lab. Here's my understanding (which doesn't work).
Create the library within a project by clicking "Add New Library". In the newly created library project create file(s) with your shared classes.
You need to name each library file with the module name, but the project doesn't build without a file "main.py". Should that be another file in the library?
Having done that, I expected see the library &/or library files under "Libraries" on the left when you have a project open, but I don't. I think you should just be able to import the the library class from the module, like...
from ExecutionModels import SpecialExecutionModelWhat am I doing wrong?
A quick video on this would be great.
I think I've figured it out. For those reading this...
After creating the library with its file(s), you need to add the library to the project explicitly by clicking "Add New Library" and selecting the one you want.
The files with the code to be 'imported' are added to the project. Beware! Don't delete the file from the project - it gets deleted from the library, as well. I don't know how to remove a file that isn't needed any more.
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