FactSet: "Unrecognized function or variable 'fds'."

I've checked the requirements for FactSet https://mathworks.com/help/datafeed/data-server-connection-requirements.html and besides having a license, there are no other requirements.

I am running the following command on OSX

c = fds(login, password); % both login and password are defined

which returns

Unrecognized function or variable 'fds'.

Datafeed toolbox is installed, and the following command works

c = fred('https://fred.stlouisfed.org/');

Any help is welcome.

[vidyesh]

Can you check whether 'fds' has been assigned as a variable. Run

who fds

to check.

Answer 1

[Shivang]

Hi Artem,

I understand you're running into an error while using the 'fds' function from the Datafeed Toolbox.

The error you encountered likely indicates a problem with your MATLAB search path.

You can try restoring the MATLAB search path and rehashing the toolbox cache:

>> restoredefaultpath % This will remove any custom paths
>> rehash toolboxcache
>> savepath

Refer to this MATLAB Answer for more details on the above steps: https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/96005-why-do-i-get-the-error-unrecognized-function-or-variable

If this doesn't help, I would suggest contacting Technical Support: https://www.mathworks.com/support/contact_us.html

Hope this helps.

-Shivang