Getting started with python in visual studio

nm...found it, edited, saved , build exited with code

    9009.    QuantConnect.Algorithm.Python      

oops - nope...that was my fault...

now it's built correctly and running results in:

The program '[49476] QuantConnect.Lean.Launcher.exe' has exited with code -1073740791 (0xc0000409)

lPython error: Py_Initialize: unable to load the file system codec
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'encodings'

Hi John,

The quickest suggestion I can provide you with is to exit VS and then re-open and build the solution -- sometimes this is required before rebuilding the solution. Aside from this, can you provide step-by-step documentation of how you're moving from the initial VS solution to building it in Python? Following the instructions for installing LEAN and using it with Python should work as long as you've completed each step, but if you're still encountering issues then giving us thorough documentation of the steps you're taking to make the change will allow us to better help debug the issue.

Thanks Jack.  I appreciate your response. Originally I was having issues with the directions, but then figured that out - I couldn't figure out how to delete my post, however.  I believe I've followed all the steps correctly but may be having an issue with my python install - hence the Ipython error.  

If you're still having that issue, can you confirm what version of Python / Anaconda you're running? We've updated PythonNet recently so there shouldn't be an issue with that, but if there is one then any documentation of bugs/issues that you're encountering is extremely helpful.

No problem - originally that's why I posted the errors, but I have a feeling it's just me - I had some issues with my python install that I have yet to fully sort out.

I'm running:

 conda 4.6.4

python 3.6.8 

I think anaconda version is 5.2.0 ... it now reports as "custom"

If I ever fix the problem, I'll comment what I did.

Ok, definitely try uninstalling both Anaconda and Python and re-downloading Anaconda 5.2 with Python 3.6. I'm running those in my Python environment in Visual Studio and this should work for you as well. If not, please let us know and we'll do our best to help get LEAN working for you!

Hi I am facing a similar issue . I already had Anaconda installed and VS installed (separate installations as I use C++ and python for my other work. Anconda version 3.6.7. VS 2017. I compiled and ran the C# version. Then made changes to config.json file. When I run the Python version, I get the error:

Anaconda Python 3 is already in path,

Hi Sundar,

Just to confirm, are you running Anaconda 3.6 or are you running a version of Anaconda that runs Python 3.6? Additionally, did you re-build the solution before attempting to run the Python algorithm? It seems like your algorithm might be using a package that isn't a default package in LEAN. If it isn't one of the demonstration algorithms we provide, can you attach a backtest or the code that you're running? This is will better help us isolate the issue and provide you with a solution.