Bloomberg C++ Server API

[anujjain]

I am currently trying to connect to bloomberg through a C++ code. The bloomberg terminal is different from the development machine. The error that I'm getting is : Connection failed.
Has anyone here used this before? Any help is appreciated.

 

[alain]

does the API comes with examples? have you tried to run any of them?

 

[anujjain]

yes. I am running the examples. But no luck.

 

[Eugene Krel]

From what I remember you need to run the code on the same machine where the terminal is running.

 

[anujjain]

@eugene- you are right. To do this from other machine you have to first connect remotely to the Bloomberg machine and then run your code. It works. Thanks guys.

 

[Rishi]

@anujjain-Can you share the code which is you are using for remote connection.Its required urgently.If its .Nset then its well and Good.

 

[anujjain]

I don't have the code anymore. But if you go to Bloomberg's tutorial/example, they have code for various requirements. You can then modify them for your use. Good luck!!.

 

[GoalSeeker]

Anuj, the purpose of the API is to not be on the bloomberg terminal but a separate server and get the data. You are essentially missing the correct connection driver or having some problem with your connection string. I did it before, don't have the code now. Just wanted to let you knw there is a solution, dig a little deeper. But make sure to comply with the BB concerns about using their data using the API, don't land in any trouble.





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[anujjain]

Thanks GoalSeeker. I will keep a note of your points when I need to use it again.