What is the host, port and username i have to use for connecting to real time data via Elektron A...

olymp

...PI C++

Hi there,

We just set up the account for Elektron C++ API in Refinitiv.

I tried the first example:

int main( int argc, char* argv[] )
{
try {
AppClient client;
OmmConsumer consumer( OmmConsumerConfig().host( "localhost:14002" ).username( "user" ) );
consumer.registerClient( ReqMsg().serviceName( "DIRECT_FEED" ).name( "IBM.N" ), client );
sleep( 60000 );// API calls onRefreshMsg(), onUpdateMsg(), or onStatusMsg()
} catch ( const OmmException& excp ) {
cout << excp << endl;
}
return 0;
}

I'm guessing i need the correct host with port and username. Where do i get these info from?

Also, what we are trying to do is to get real time prices of multpile Forex instruments in milliseconds. Which one is the best EMA? ETA?

Any guidance?

Thanks

umer.nalla

Hi @0c62b574-a087-4b69-8ba8-1f3ad682f116_deprecated_e08fae0f-62dd-4596-9c12-10a790cb6ed2

In order to consume realtime data you need to connect to a server / feed.

This server / feed can either be

• in house at your organisation and managed by your internal Market Data team. In which case they would provide you with a host + username to use.
• remote hosted server / connection - managed by Refinitiv. In which case your Refinitiv Account manager would be able to provide you with connection details. However, based on your profile details, I cannot ascertain who your account manager is - as you have not used your full name / corporate email or provided company name etc. If you can add a private comment with your details, I can try and identify your Account Manager

The iProv idea was just a temporary suggestion - to generate dummy data locally, which you can consume - allowing you to familiarise yourself with the API + examples until you get connected to a real feed / server.

I did also note that you have previously asked questions regarding Eikon. If you only have an Eikon account and no direct access to a realtime server / feed then you will not be able to use the realtime APIs such as ETA or EMA.

If you can add a private moderator only comment here with your full name, corporate email + company name, I can track down your account manager who should be able to explain just what type of connectivity you have.