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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kx.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 8:25am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/welcome-to-kx-community-forum/5 "2025-06-20T08:25:07Z")
We are so glad you joined us. KX Community Forum A collaborative space for KX users, developers, and enthusiasts to share knowledge, ask questions, and engage in discussions about kdb+, q, and other KX technologies. Th… --- ## [KX are hiring a Senior Developer Advocate!](https://forum.kx.com/t/kx-are-hiring-a-senior-developer-advocate/15550)
**Author:** [@lkerr2](https://forum.kx.com/u/lkerr2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/kx-are-hiring-a-senior-developer-advocate/15550 "2026-09-16T16:20:20Z")
KX are hiring a Senior Developer Advocate! This is a hybrid role in either New York or London. So if you have experience with kdb/q, capital markets or (even better!) both, we'd love to hear from you! New York applica… --- ## [Incorrect example mentioned on KDB-X page](https://forum.kx.com/t/incorrect-example-mentioned-on-kdb-x-page/15549)
**Author:** [@vajindarladdad](https://forum.kx.com/u/vajindarladdad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/incorrect-example-mentioned-on-kdb-x-page/15549 "2026-09-14T12:47:16Z")
Hi Team, Hope you are doing well. I have observed that on page A Brief Introduction to q and KDB-X - KDB-X Documentation an incorrect example is mentioned. Passing more than 2 parameters gives "Too many parameters … --- ## [Kdb VS Code Extension - 'Import Connections' JSON Template File](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-vs-code-extension-import-connections-json-template-file/15548)
**Author:** [@ahmed.samour](https://forum.kx.com/u/ahmed.samour)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-vs-code-extension-import-connections-json-template-file/15548 "2026-09-10T03:28:30Z")
Hi all, Hope you are well and safe! My question is surround the VS Code extension - kdb by KX. I have looked over the documentation and while the page on importing connections is detailed, there is unfortunately no exa… --- ## [q Developer Level 1 Quiz completed but no date of completion on the certificate](https://forum.kx.com/t/q-developer-level-1-quiz-completed-but-no-date-of-completion-on-the-certificate/15547)
**Author:** [@bhawna.bhauryal65](https://forum.kx.com/u/bhawna.bhauryal65)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/q-developer-level-1-quiz-completed-but-no-date-of-completion-on-the-certificate/15547 "2026-09-02T16:10:02Z")
Hi, I completed my q Developer Level 1 Quiz, but the certificate does not show my date of completion. Can this be fixed? Also how can I share this on Linkedin? Thanks --- ## [Kdb careers for fresh grads?](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-careers-for-fresh-grads/14252)
**Author:** [@1155216254](https://forum.kx.com/u/1155216254)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-careers-for-fresh-grads/14252 "2026-09-02T08:05:38Z")
I am a master fresh grad in HK, and I knew this language from a algo trading course. I am really interested in kdb+/q and have been learning from several months, including the language itself and other gadgets like Kaf… --- ## [License File for KDB+/q](https://forum.kx.com/t/license-file-for-kdb-q/15542)
**Author:** [@contactnikunj21](https://forum.kx.com/u/contactnikunj21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 8:43am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/license-file-for-kdb-q/15542 "2026-08-28T08:43:54Z")
Hi, how can I get the license file for KDB+/q installation? --- ## [Completed the kdb developer level 3 capstone project, but not get the code by email](https://forum.kx.com/t/completed-the-kdb-developer-level-3-capstone-project-but-not-get-the-code-by-email/15537)
**Author:** [@yinzhihong12](https://forum.kx.com/u/yinzhihong12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/completed-the-kdb-developer-level-3-capstone-project-but-not-get-the-code-by-email/15537 "2026-07-23T08:47:26Z")
I have completed the kdb developer level 3 capstone project, but not get the code by email. and I have send the contact email to communitymanager@kx.com as well. pls help. --- ## [Unable to open Capstone project for level 3 and level 2](https://forum.kx.com/t/unable-to-open-capstone-project-for-level-3-and-level-2/15536)
**Author:** [@keerthana.raja](https://forum.kx.com/u/keerthana.raja)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/unable-to-open-capstone-project-for-level-3-and-level-2/15536 "2026-07-15T13:29:16Z")
Hi, Unable to open capstone project for level 2 and level 3. Getting access error. Please help to resolve this issue ASAP, so can complete the project quickly. --- ## [How do you start the Sample Demo Data Set for KX Dashboards in KDB-X](https://forum.kx.com/t/how-do-you-start-the-sample-demo-data-set-for-kx-dashboards-in-kdb-x/15525)
**Author:** [@declan\_fallon1](https://forum.kx.com/u/declan_fallon1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/how-do-you-start-the-sample-demo-data-set-for-kx-dashboards-in-kdb-x/15525 "2026-07-13T15:22:26Z")
I'm running the KX Dashboards package through kdb-x. I have the Dashboards running, but I have noticed the Demo Dashboards running on port 6812 (html5evalcongroup) connection don't have data. Kickstarting a new kdb con… --- ## [Introducing Ask AI feature on code.kx.com](https://forum.kx.com/t/introducing-ask-ai-feature-on-code-kx-com/15531)
**Author:** [@ohowell](https://forum.kx.com/u/ohowell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/introducing-ask-ai-feature-on-code-kx-com/15531 "2026-07-06T15:51:46Z")
We are happy to announce we have added Ask AI functionality to code.kx.com - click the Ask AI button in the bottom right of any docs page and ask questions, post errors for troubleshooting etc. Ask AI is based on the la… --- ## [Capstone 2.1 2.2 and 2.3](https://forum.kx.com/t/capstone-2-1-2-2-and-2-3/15530)
**Author:** [@yinzhihong12](https://forum.kx.com/u/yinzhihong12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/capstone-2-1-2-2-and-2-3/15530 "2026-07-06T10:08:05Z")
I have the finished 2.1 , 2.2 and 2.3 as following: 2.1 In the optRef table, the expiry column is in a string format. Convert this into the kdb date format. Help: See Casting meta optRef \`optRef\[\`expiry\]: "D"$optRef\[\`… --- ## [Issue with EOD job in WDB with multiprocessing enabled](https://forum.kx.com/t/issue-with-eod-job-in-wdb-with-multiprocessing-enabled/15516)
**Author:** [@jameswatt995](https://forum.kx.com/u/jameswatt995)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 8:29am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/issue-with-eod-job-in-wdb-with-multiprocessing-enabled/15516 "2026-06-15T08:29:03Z")
Hello I have an issue with a function running at EOD in a wdb process with multiprocessing enabled. The process starts with "-s -2". We have a function that loads data from a cache and appends to data from our iHDB. … --- ## [My funds\_capstone workspace was deleted/corrupted in my Level 2 Sandbox, please reset my server environment.](https://forum.kx.com/t/my-funds-capstone-workspace-was-deleted-corrupted-in-my-level-2-sandbox-please-reset-my-server-environment/15517)
**Author:** [@kakamna41](https://forum.kx.com/u/kakamna41)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:09pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/my-funds-capstone-workspace-was-deleted-corrupted-in-my-level-2-sandbox-please-reset-my-server-environment/15517 "2026-06-10T12:09:54Z")
My funds\_capstone workspace was deleted/corrupted in my Level 2 Sandbox, please reset my server environment. --- ## [reset level 2 project](https://forum.kx.com/t/reset-level-2-project/15518)
**Author:** [@kakamna41](https://forum.kx.com/u/kakamna41)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/reset-level-2-project/15518 "2026-06-10T12:07:22Z")
please reset my Level 2 Capstone needs a workspace rese --- ## [Kdb Developer Level 2 Capstone Project 1.1 loading db problem](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-developer-level-2-capstone-project-1-1-loading-db-problem/15515)
**Author:** [@rafalpawezowski](https://forum.kx.com/u/rafalpawezowski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-developer-level-2-capstone-project-1-1-loading-db-problem/15515 "2026-06-09T08:05:43Z")
Hi. I am unable to load the db, getting the error "“,getenv\[\`HOME\],”/fundamentals\_capstone\_dbs/. OS reports: No such file or directory" while using system"l “,getenv\[\`HOME\],”/fundamentals\_capstone\_dbs/" I have tried to … --- ## [Installation not working](https://forum.kx.com/t/installation-not-working/15511)
**Author:** [@karypid](https://forum.kx.com/u/karypid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/installation-not-working/15511 "2026-05-26T12:07:12Z")
In the welcome page I hit "Install & Continue": After copy-pasting the license key string VSCode is forever stuck preparing to run the installation script: There is nothing shown in the "kdb" output. Any idea wh… --- ## [kdb Developer Level 2 Capstone Project does not load correctly](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-developer-level-2-capstone-project-does-not-load-correctly/15512)
**Author:** [@robybusila](https://forum.kx.com/u/robybusila)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-developer-level-2-capstone-project-does-not-load-correctly/15512 "2026-05-26T08:57:37Z")
I have a problem with my kdb Developer Level 2 Capstone Project, the workspace is empty and I have no idea how to solve this. When I click "Launch Capstone Sandbox" on the Academy page, KX Developer opens but the worksp… --- ## [Restore Kx Developer Compatibility or Provide a Lightweight Web-Based IDE for KDB-X 5.0](https://forum.kx.com/t/restore-kx-developer-compatibility-or-provide-a-lightweight-web-based-ide-for-kdb-x-5-0/15507)
**Author:** [@karl.steven.wilkinso](https://forum.kx.com/u/karl.steven.wilkinso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/restore-kx-developer-compatibility-or-provide-a-lightweight-web-based-ide-for-kdb-x-5-0/15507 "2026-05-21T09:02:02Z")
Kx Developer ( KX Developer ) is an exceptional, lightweight, browser-based q IDE. Features like its Grid Table View and integrated charting are things I have come to rely on heavily over the years for ad-hoc data analys… --- ## [Creating virtual table for KDB-X Parquet DB ](https://forum.kx.com/t/creating-virtual-table-for-kdb-x-parquet-db/15504)
**Author:** [@suchit.sharma1](https://forum.kx.com/u/suchit.sharma1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/creating-virtual-table-for-kdb-x-parquet-db/15504 "2026-05-20T15:58:32Z")
Is there a way to create a virtual table for a directory structure that looks like - /path/to/data Inside that directory I have partition on column A (which has let's say 1000 partitions) and in each of those column A… --- ## [Capstone Project for kdb Developer Level 3 Test fail](https://forum.kx.com/t/capstone-project-for-kdb-developer-level-3-test-fail/15505)
**Author:** [@sharadvish4](https://forum.kx.com/u/sharadvish4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/capstone-project-for-kdb-developer-level-3-test-fail/15505 "2026-05-19T10:03:32Z")
as you can see here, the test for exercise 1.3 is failing, which says "check if all values are correct". how can i know which value is not correct? Section 1.3 is just about writing a function and i wrote that, the te… --- ## [kdb+/q Developer Level 2 Capstone: Exercise 2.1 date casting error](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-q-developer-level-2-capstone-exercise-2-1-date-casting-error/15503)
**Author:** [@devdatta.kasture](https://forum.kx.com/u/devdatta.kasture)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/kdb-q-developer-level-2-capstone-exercise-2-1-date-casting-error/15503 "2026-05-19T09:32:58Z")
Hello all, I am encountering an error on the level 2 fundamentals capstone with exercise 2.1 regarding the data casting of the expiry column to a date. In the console, I see that the change has persisted and am returnin… --- ## [Jupyter Server does not open up for L2 Capstone](https://forum.kx.com/t/jupyter-server-does-not-open-up-for-l2-capstone/15500)
**Author:** [@shimjaej](https://forum.kx.com/u/shimjaej)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/jupyter-server-does-not-open-up-for-l2-capstone/15500 "2026-05-19T09:22:49Z")
When trying to open the sandbox, the server loading got stuck at the step and never proceeds. Similar issue for L2 IPC sandbox. The other sandboxes opens fine, so I think its the issue of kdb developer server side. Th… --- ## [L2 Capstone and IPC KX Developer setting access is blocked](https://forum.kx.com/t/l2-capstone-and-ipc-kx-developer-setting-access-is-blocked/15499)
**Author:** [@shimjaej](https://forum.kx.com/u/shimjaej)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/l2-capstone-and-ipc-kx-developer-setting-access-is-blocked/15499 "2026-05-19T09:22:00Z")
I was trying different methods to open up the kx developer environment through clicking the access KX sandbox button in the course as well as directly trying to launch the KX developer in jupyter as well, but the develop… --- ## [Scatter plot with per-point colours from a single colour column](https://forum.kx.com/t/scatter-plot-with-per-point-colours-from-a-single-colour-column/15501)
**Author:** [@gordon1](https://forum.kx.com/u/gordon1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/scatter-plot-with-per-point-colours-from-a-single-colour-column/15501 "2026-05-19T08:54:00Z")
On dashboards, if I have data with the following columns: x | y | colour where each (x, y) point has an associated colour value, is it possible to plot this on an x-y scatter plot where each point is rendered in its co… --- ## [Offline Map in Kx Dashboard is not visible after drag'n'drop](https://forum.kx.com/t/offline-map-in-kx-dashboard-is-not-visible-after-dragndrop/15498)
**Author:** [@silas.burgmaier](https://forum.kx.com/u/silas.burgmaier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/offline-map-in-kx-dashboard-is-not-visible-after-dragndrop/15498 "2026-05-19T08:53:41Z")
Hello there, I'm currently testing Kx Dashboard and now I am stuck with trying to visualize a map. Problem is after Drag'n'Drop an Offline Map Component on the board in the middle, nothing is shown there. I see the sur… --- ## [QError: ./.ipynb\_checkpoints/par-checkpoint.txt](https://forum.kx.com/t/qerror-ipynb-checkpoints-par-checkpoint-txt/15466)
**Author:** [@k\_valee](https://forum.kx.com/u/k_valee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/qerror-ipynb-checkpoints-par-checkpoint-txt/15466 "2026-05-16T05:52:22Z")
Getting the following error while starting course-introductory-workshop. The workarounds what I tried: Renamed the folder course-introductory-workshop to course-introductory-workshop1 and then recloned the repo and re… --- ## [Quant trading course](https://forum.kx.com/t/quant-trading-course/15471)
**Author:** [@amirben1991](https://forum.kx.com/u/amirben1991)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/quant-trading-course/15471 "2026-05-13T20:02:20Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering if there are any plans to release more in-depth courses on quant trading in the future? The intro course is a solid foundation, but I'd love to go further and explore more advanced topics. H… --- ## [Helm repo authenticated but no charts visible (Insights Enterprise)](https://forum.kx.com/t/helm-repo-authenticated-but-no-charts-visible-insights-enterprise/15480)
**Author:** [@donaldaloia0](https://forum.kx.com/u/donaldaloia0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/helm-repo-authenticated-but-no-charts-visible-insights-enterprise/15480 "2026-05-13T10:12:24Z")
I can authenticate to https://portal.dl.kx.com/assets/helm and access Docker assets, but: helm search repo returns no charts Helm Assets page is empty kxi install fails (kxi-operator not found) Is this an entitlement … --- ## [Tip for install\_kdb.sh curl install](https://forum.kx.com/t/tip-for-install-kdb-sh-curl-install/15479)
**Author:** [@lz4\_8fs3](https://forum.kx.com/u/lz4_8fs3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.kx.com/t/tip-for-install-kdb-sh-curl-install/15479 "2026-05-13T10:11:29Z")
So, if you end up running the curl plus install\_kdb.sh command that is given on the website, you will find that modules don't download, or download sporadically, depending on your connection. This is annoying. So, here's… [Next page](https://forum.kx.com/latest.md?page=1)