Settings

The Settings app provides centralized storage and management for user-defined parameters. Settings can be organized in a hierarchical tree structure, allowing you to scale your configuration as your library of trading strategies and client applications grows.

Retrieving Settings in Python

To access settings from within client code, use the settings_manager module from the quantstrip API.

Settings vs Database Objects

Understanding the Distinction

The Settings app is designed for flexible, evolving configuration data that may change over time as your system develops. In contrast, the database object model is built around the system's core order and post-trade processing functionality, representing a stable structure that is not intended to change significantly over time.