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Field descriptions

Hello,

Is it possible to pull the field Descriptions when using the EIKON data API? I am using the ek.get_data() function.


Thank you.


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David

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Hi @dpi.eco

I think that you may try a TR. field name with the suffix ".description" to get the same result as in the DIB tool.

df, err = ek.get_data('VOD.L',['TR.PriceClose','TR.PriceClose.description'])
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@marcin.bunkowski that is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much!


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David

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@dpi.eco The Eikon Data API does not deliver metadata such as field descriptions via API. The best way to discover information about fields (and their parameters) is by using the Data Item Browser app (type DIB into eikon search bar).

I hope this can help.

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I stand corrected - please look at Marcin's answer below!

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