Installing the Bloomberg Excel Tools addin
Bloomberg Excel Add-in. Excel Details: Installing Excel Add-in If you are using the Excel plugin for the first time at any kiosk, you have to do a one-time installation.To install, close all Excel spreadsheets and follow this path: Start All Programs Bloomberg Install Excel Add-In. The Excel add-in for non-BPS users allows EPS solutions clients to subscribe to data via the managed B-PIPE and publish data via the Bloomberg platform. Note: Requires the API data dictionary.
How Do I Install The Bloomberg Excel Add-in? - LibFAQ
Question:
I’m trying to open an Excel spreadsheet, and I get this error:
“Bloomberg Excel Tools is either corrupt or missing. Please contact your administrator.”
Answer:
You need to install (or reinstall) the Bloomberg Excel Add-In. To do so, perform the following steps (these are for Excel 2010):
- Open Excel, and select File -> Options -> Add-Ins
- On the bottom of the screen, where it says “Manage”, make sure “Excel Add-ins” is picked, and click “Go”.
- Click “Browse”, and browse to: C:blpAPIOffice ToolsBloombergUI.xla
- Click “OK”.