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Hello QC,
I am trying to use LEAN-CLI in local backtest ( with Visual Studio) but I am encountering a problem with the reference on another local project.
I would like to query my own database using Object relational mapping (Enity Framework).To do this, I add the reference project containing the Model + Context to my Lean-CLI backtest solution.
I run the solution with the command
lean backtest "MyLeanCLIProject" --debug vsdbg
And here the error message:
error CS0246: The type or namespace name 'MyProjectReference' could not be found.
I have the impression that I cannot referencing my external projects. Can you tell me how to do it?
Best!
Derek Melchin
Hi Ad,
To access "MyProjectReference" when "MyLeanCLIProject" is running, "MyProjectReference" needs to be in the "MyLeanCLIProject" directory.
Best,
Derek Melchin
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Jasper van Merle
Hi Ad,
The CLI was updated after Derek's answer. This is the same update we notified you about in private support, but for other visitors of this discussion I'm repeating it here:
The latest version of the CLI supports C# project references like you are used to (with some limitations). This is documented in Code sharing, and similar functionality will also be implemented for Python projects soon. Updating the CLI can be done by running `pip install --upgrade lean` in a terminal.
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