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Bloomberg C++ Server API

anujjain

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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.
 
does the API comes with examples? have you tried to run any of them?
 
From what I remember you need to run the code on the same machine where the terminal is running.
 
@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.
 
@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.
 
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!!.
 
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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Thanks GoalSeeker. I will keep a note of your points when I need to use it again.
 
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