This executable sample demonstrates methods for requesting and processing available months for options contracts. There is a link to download the sample at the end of this article.
Before you run the sample, you need to have the following:
- Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.8 or higher
- A current Interactive Data client account. If you do not yet have an account, click here to find out about setting up a trial.
To run the sample executable jar from a command line, go to the folder in which you unzipped the sample (see attachment below) and enter the following command:
Windows
> java -cp .;JStandardSamples.jar;lib/* QuoteManager.OptionMonthSample.Main
[-h <host>] -u <username> -p <password> [-s <symbol>]
Linux
$ java -cp .:JStandardSamples.jar:lib/* QuoteManager.OptionMonthSample.Main
[-h <host>] -u <username> -p <password> [-s <symbol>]
where:
| Argument | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -h | <host> | is the address to use to connect to the Interactive Data Consolidated Feed Network. |
| -u | <username> | is the username for your client (required field) |
| -p | <password> | is the password for your client (required field) |
| -s | <symbols> | is a comma separated list of symbols for which to make a Option Month/Year request. Multiple symbols must be enclosed in quotes with no spaces between symbols. For example: IBM,GE,WFM |
Note: If you do not enter a value for <host> or <symbols> the values listed in the OptionMonthSample.properties file will be used.
<username> and <password> must be entered at the command line.