How to get the same results in python API as the one from DFO?

I execute below code to find the 'ISHARES MSCI AUSTRALIA ETF' symbol.

But I got nothing.

Then, I search the same keyword on Datastream Office. And then I got the following.

Q1. Using python API, how can I get the same results that I got from Datastream Office's?

Q2. And is there anything I can do to get and actually see more than 5 results through the DS.SYMBOLLLOOKUP in python API??

Q3. Can I get a list of variables that can be used in "fields" such as "DS.SYMBOLLOOKUP" in the first image? I could not find that list anywhere.

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Accepted answers

Jirapongse

@sjh0724

From my testing, it is unable to lookup 'ISHARES MSCI AUSTRALIA ETF'. Therefore, for the first and third questions, you can directly contact the Datastream WebService support team via MyRefinitv for answers.

For the second question, I found an answer in this thread. You can use the Count parameter, such as DS.SYMBOLLOOKUP(Count=20) to get more than five results.

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Jirapongse

@sjh0724

For the second question, I found an answer in this thread. You can use the Count parameter, such as DS.SYMBOLLOOKUP(Count=20) to get more than five results.

sjh0724

As you mentioned, I contacted directly the Datastream WebService support team.

I got this reply.

Jirapongse

Okay. Let me try another method.

James.Bright1

Hi, it is advised that clients who want full coverage of Datastream's universe to use Navigator and the search tools available there. It is limited to only 5 returned values per search and cover extends to the below categories.

Bond Indices
Bonds & Convertibles
Commodities

Economics
Equities
Equity Indices
Exchange Rates
Interest Rates
Investment Trusts
Options

Unit Trusts
Warrants

Credit Default Swaps as “CDS”

Further information can be found on infobase

https://infobase.thomsonreuters.com/infobase/hintchild/11040/

sjh0724

By when can I get an answer?

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