This executable sample demonstrates methods for requesting and processing snapshot or streaming Level 1 data. There is a link to download the sample at the end of this article.
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This samples is an extended version of the Level1QuoteRequest sample. In addition to the normal operations found in the Level1QuoteRequest sample, this sample retrieves the qualifiers details, handles more fields, and displays the detailed qualifier descriptions for updates that have qualifiers.
Before you run the sample, you need to have the following:
- Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.8 or higher
- A current ICE Data Services 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.QualifiersParsingSample.Main
[-h <host>] -u <username> -p <password> [-m <mode> -s <symbols>]
Linux
$ java -cp .:JStandardSamples.jar:lib/* QuoteManager.QualifiersParsingSample.Main
[-h <host>] -u <username> -p <password> [-m <mode> -s <symbols>]
where:
| Argument | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| -h | <host> | is the address to use to connect to the ICE Data Services Consolidated Feed Network. |
| -u | <username> | is the username for your client (required field) |
| -p | <password> | is the password for your client (required field) |
| -m | <mode> | Indicates if the request is for snapshot or streaming data. Acceptable values include: snapshot or subscribe |
| -s | <symbols> | The symbol, or symbols, to use for making the request. A single instrument may be entered, or a comma separated list of symbols. Symbols that include a space must be enclosed in quotes. For example:
-s "CL #F" Multiple symbols must be separated by commas with no spaces. If one of the symbols contains a space, the entire list must be enclosed in quotes. Here are two examples: |
Note: <username> and <password> must be entered at the command line, but the other arguments are optional. If you do not provide a value for an argument the sample will use a default value.