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Newer to QC and was wondering if anyone has issues with the autocomplete feature not working randomly and what the cause may be
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Mia Alissi
Hi Danial,
If you're experiencing issues with the autocomplete feature in QuantConnect, here are some steps you can follow to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:
Check Editor Configuration: Ensure your code editor is properly configured for QuantConnect projects. Different editors may require specific setups.
Install Necessary Extensions:
Include Required Imports: Add
from AlgorithmImports import *at the top of your Python files to ensure all necessary imports are included.Update Autocomplete Packages:
pip install --upgrade quantconnect-stubsin your terminal to update the Python autocomplete to the latest version.Verify .NET Setup: For C# projects, ensure the .NET 6.0 Runtime is installed. You can update the QuantConnect.Lean package using:
Check for Updates: Regularly check for updates to your editor and QuantConnect packages to ensure compatibility and access to the latest features.
Restart Editor: Sometimes, simply restarting your code editor can resolve temporary glitches with the autocomplete feature.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most issues related to the autocomplete feature in QuantConnect. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to the QuantConnect community or support for further assistance.
Sources: Autocomplete - QuantConnect.com, Debugging - QuantConnect.com
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Marc Daoust
I have the same problem in the Cloud IDE - none of the suggestions above are applicable to that IDE.
Rob Gough
I'm having the same problem as well with cloud IDE. Was working the other day, seems to have stopped working recently.
Danial Hayat
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