Python-Bloomberg Open API: Are there any examples?

Question

I searched everywhere, including here, for an answer regarding the bloomberg open API for Python. I have two questions regarding this: 1. Is the historical data, such as historical prices, given for free? 2. If So, where can I find examples regarding how to retrieve this data? I tried to use pybbg but didn't manage to work with it. Also, the Bloomberg developers guide doesn't include Python guidelines.

Answer 1

If you download the installer and install it from http://www.openbloomberg.com/open-api/

There is a folder called examples within the Python folder with example *.py files NoAdmin_DesktopAPI_SDK\\API\\APIv3\\Python\\v3.5.5\\examples

Answer 2

Go to Bloomberg API Libraries and download the zip file instead of the "self-extracting".

By the time of this post, you're able to download it directly from here .

Extract the files and you'll find a folder named "examples". Enjoy!