Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread Liz
On Sun, 8 Nov 2020 13:57:29 +1000 David H wrote: > Perhaps another thing to consider is are you using any sort of syncing > software that could possibly be copying this LCK back from a backup > location after Gnucash has deleted it ? > > Cheers David H. If so, set the software not to copy the

Re: [GNC] Gnucash 4.2 QIF download issue

2020-11-07 Thread Christopher Lam
Would you please file a bug on bugs.gnucash.org ideally with a small full qif file On Sat, 7 Nov 2020, 5:42 am Roderick Averill, wrote: > Version 4.2 problem: When I import a qif file from my bank, it imports the > "+" transaction amounts (deposit), but not the "-" transaction amounts (EFT >

Re: [GNC] Your Classification / Tagging Implementation

2020-11-07 Thread John Ralls
Assets are things that you own, including balances at a bank account. Liabilities are things that you owe, including mortgages and credit cards. Equity is the difference between the two, including income and expense. Debit means the left column and credit means the right column. Assets increase

Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread David H
Perhaps another thing to consider is are you using any sort of syncing software that could possibly be copying this LCK back from a backup location after Gnucash has deleted it ? Cheers David H. On Sun, 8 Nov 2020 at 11:43, Greg Feneis wrote: > IIUC, when a user opens a .gnucash file with

Re: [GNC] Your Classification / Tagging Implementation

2020-11-07 Thread w...@theprescotts.com
Then I really don't understand. If I eat in a restaurant, it will depend on how I pay for the meal. If I use cash or a credit card, checking won't be involved at all. If I use a debit card, it will be a 'Withdrawal' from the checking account and a 'Tot expense' to the Eating out account. But I

Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread Greg Feneis
IIUC, when a user opens a .gnucash file with GnuCash, EG foo.gnucash is opened, GnuCash creates an additional file in the same folder, as a signal that this file is open and being modified. This is the lock file. The lock file will have the same file name plus LCK extension. EG foo.LCK for when

Re: [GNC] Your Classification / Tagging Implementation

2020-11-07 Thread Derek Atkins
Nope. Credit checking and debit expense. -derek Sent using my mobile device. Please excuse any typos. On November 7, 2020 7:27:04 PM "w...@theprescotts.com" wrote: IANA (I am no accountant), but don't you have the credit/debit reversed on the example Assets:Checking and Expenses:Eating out.

Re: [GNC] Your Classification / Tagging Implementation

2020-11-07 Thread w...@theprescotts.com
IANA (I am no accountant), but don't you have the credit/debit reversed on the example Assets:Checking and Expenses:Eating out. I would think it would be debit to checking (withdrawal) and a credit to Eating out. Maybe I don't know what Cr and Dr stand for. Will On 2020 Nov 7, at 11-07

Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread Jack Slater
1 - I really appreciate this software. 2 - I realize that in my haste I may not initially include all pertinent details with my questions. 3 - I do appreciate all those that try to help. 4 - Users don't appreciate comments with this tone: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condescending

Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread Jack Slater
Version: 4.2 Build ID: 4.2+(2020-09-26) File format is default - .gnucash File saved in User (Jack)/Documents/GnuCash/ Now with all these details (unless someone needs something else) I'm hoping for a resolution for me - non-computer user that I am. On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 4:46 PM David

[GNC] Your Classification / Tagging Implementation

2020-11-07 Thread Gal
The most requested feature in gnucash is to have transaction classification, also known as tags / dimensions / categories / classes https://gnucash.uservoice.com/forums/101223-feature-request/suggestions/1543027-transaction-classifications Say I spend 100€ at a restaurant during a vacation in

Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread Michael or Penny Novack
On 11/7/2020 9:32 AM, Chris Green wrote: Yes, I know (and mainly agree with) all that, I am a fully fledged (well, ancient) chartered software engineer with lots of letters both before and after my name if necessary. I was just trying to aim my comment at non-computer people and, anyway, it is

Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread Chris Green
On Sat, Nov 07, 2020 at 09:04:47AM -0500, Michael or Penny Novack wrote: > > > No to mention that there are very often (nearly always?) at least > > three 'latest versions' for Open Source software:- > > > > The latest stable, general release, version > > > > The latest beta version,

Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread Michael or Penny Novack
No to mention that there are very often (nearly always?) at least three 'latest versions' for Open Source software:- The latest stable, general release, version The latest beta version, for 'ordinary users' to test, or even use if it works well for them The latest

Re: [GNC] Cannot Obtain Lock error?

2020-11-07 Thread Chris Green
On Fri, Nov 06, 2020 at 04:45:54PM -0600, David Carlson wrote: > Jack, > > While I am sure that you are correct that you are using the latest version, > it helps the rest of us if you copy the version and build numbers from your > Help > About as sometimes there are multiple builds for some OS's.