Starting up q

I get this message when I try to start up a q console session (downloaded the 64 bit version, and clicked on the q terminal icon in the folder):

'k4.lic

logout

Saving session…

…copying shared history…

…saving history…truncating history files…

…completed.

[Process completed]

And that’s it… nothing after that 

For the 64bit version, you need a (free) licence file.

Go to https://ondemand.kx.com/

Hi Oliver,


the error k4.lic means that kdb+ has not found a license file.


As you know, you can request a kod license via ondemand.kx.com. The resulting email contains links to download the 64bit version, and has the license file, kc.lic, attached.


You should follow the installation instructions at


http://code.kx.com/q/tutorials/install/#macos


and assuming the default installation, you should put the kc.lic file in your $HOME/q directory.


hth,

Charlie