What is the correct format for CSV files to be for backtesting?

Created at 09 Aug 2020, 14:03
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What is the correct format for CSV files to be for backtesting?
09 Aug 2020, 14:03

I am trying to use an external CSV file with minute bar data. I am getting a message 

09/08/2020 11:58:34.123 | Invalid date at line: '2017.08.07, 01:04,12248.28,12253.48,12247.33,12250.83,1'
 

I have tried all reasonable formats. Which one is correct?

I have to say that cAlgo has the worst documentation regarding its API and programming. I am a professional programmer and I haven't met such a disaster ever. 

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PanagiotisCharalampous
10 Aug 2020, 08:15 ( Updated at: 21 Dec 2023, 09:22 )

Hi Nanaos,

Here it is. The link is provided within the Backtesting settings.

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Panagiotis 

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Nanaos
10 Aug 2020, 10:08

Re: What is the correct format for CSV files to be for backtesting?

Hi PanagiotisCharalampous ,

Thank you. But the format that I am using is the same as specified in the the Backtesting settings.

Please see here:

2003.06.18,16:01,1.11423,1.11428,1.11332,1.11374,19 (Backtesting section):

2017.08.07, 01:04,12248.28,12253.48,12247.33,12250.83,1 (Mine)

Can you recommend any steps to fix the problem?

 

Thank you,

@Nanaos

PanagiotisCharalampous
10 Aug 2020, 10:09

Hi Nanaos,

Can you try adding more than one lines to the data?

Best Regards,

Panagiotis 

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