Re: [GNC] Blank entry in my check register -- can't be removed

ignore my question, the moment I pressed the button to post my question yesterday afternoon (Sunday), i found the problem (me). Too bad it took a day (late on Monday) for my message to appear on this site, otherwise i would have immediately replied to it for it to be ignored or deleted. --

[GNC] Blank entry in my check register -- can't be removed

I'm using Windows 10 Pro, GnuCash Version: 4.5 Build ID: 4.5+(2021-03-27) Finance::Quote: 1.49 This issue is a new one, I've never experienced in all the years of using GnuCash. In my check register for one of my accounts, I just noticed a blank transaction (has a May 2nd date and all other

Re: [GNC] Copying reports from one machine to another

I use dropbox as the location for my main GnuCash data file, accessible by each of my laptops. Since I don't update or create custom reports very often. on each of my laptops I have 2 batch files that are easily accessible. If I'm working on Laptop A and update or create a customized report, I

Re: [GNC] New scheduled transaction--error message--I'm stumped

Ok, I did manage to get the new scheduled transaction added. Can't really say what I did different from the other 5 times I tried, but regardless, the issue (for me) is resolved. Thanks for the reply, consider this inquiry closed... -- Sent from:

[GNC] New scheduled transaction--error message--I'm stumped

So I'm running Windows 10 Pro, GnuCash Version: 4.4 Build ID: 4.4+(2020-12-28). I've used the scheduled transaction feature for years, however, have not added a NEW scheduled transaction for well over a year (I have edited the existing ones, not infrequently). Anyway, whenever I go to ADD a new

Re: [GNC] GNU Cash on a Central Computer

fixed it, thanks. that explains my question re dropbox usage. -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your subscription preferences or to

Re: [GNC] GNU Cash on a Central Computer

Nelson... although I have GnuCash installed on 2 separate laptops, I only actively use GnuCash on one laptop (with the data regularly backed up on an external drive). The other laptop installation is just in case my primary laptop crashes (and I could then copy one of the backed up data files for

Re: [GNC] Strange behaviour

Sounds *exactly* like what I was experiencing several weeks ago, and which was discussed in another thread. I was also using version 4.2. Apparently this issue was fixed in a nightly build to 4.2, I downloaded it, and no longer have the issue at all. Think I downloaded and installed the one on

Re: [GNC] Price retrieval

Geert... just to put a cap on this thread (it has a good ending)... 1. The Dell XPS 13 that was involved is not a 2-1 version (which Dell does offer), it has a standard Windows 10 Professional install with no optional tablet version as far as I'm aware. I have no idea why the Start menu does not

Re: [GNC] Price retrieval

I sincerely appreciate your response, however, as reflected in the attached piks: 1. I do NOT have a GnuCash group in the Start menu, only the exe file appears, as reflected in the attached screenshot, so I can't access the "Install Online Price Retrieval" from there; 2. If I do a search for

Re: [GNC] Price retrieval

Ok, so after my last post, I figured I better read the user manual as it's been a long time since I've installed GnuCash.  Appears to me that I need to "install" the Finance::Quote module.  However, despite the documentation, I cannot find the "Gnucash Start Group"-- all it includes is the exe

[GNC] Price retrieval

I'm using GnuCash 4.2 on Windows 10 Pro. On a separate laptop, I installed GnuCash, and copied over from my regular laptop where I normally use GnuCash, the files that I thought contained the customization needed for the new install. Everything works great, except for one component, price

Re: [GNC] 4.2 on Windows 10 keeps randomly crashing

I installed the latest nightly build (10/25) and it has not crashed. -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your subscription preferences or to

Re: [GNC] 4.2 on Windows 10 keeps randomly crashing

I'm running GnuCash 4.2 (Build ID: 4.2+(2020-09-26)) on Windows Pro 10, Dell XPS 13, and have also experienced repeated crashes which do not involve thousands separators. As in the case of the other poster, it has only occurred after upgrading to 4.2. Most of the following may be irrelevant, but

Re: [GNC] AQBanking wizard

John Ralls-2 wrote >> On Jan 8, 2020, at 7:12 AM, Fred Smith > fredex@.ma > wrote: >> >> On Wed, Jan 08, 2020 at 09:49:18AM -0500, Ken Schneider wrote: >>> On 1/7/20 10:18 PM, John Ralls wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>

[GNC] v3.8

Saw that a new version got released. It... Version: 3.8 Build ID: 3.8b+(2019-12-29) Finance::Quote: 1.49 installed with no issues on my Windows 10 laptop. Still can't get aqbanking to work but will fiddle with it later. -- Sent from:

Re: [GNC] GnuCash/AqBanking headaches

If it's any consolation (???), I've been using GnuCash 3.7 on Windows 10 for some time now, and I STILL can't get AqBanking to work, whereas previously, on prior versions, it worked ok. I've given up. Not in the mood to go back to a prior version, not important enuf to me... -- Sent from:

[GNC] Recommended themes

I'm using the Leather-Dark GTK3 Theme, like it, but am curious if there are any other themes that others are using that they strongly recommend for a test drive (understanding that everyone has their own preferences). Thanks. Running Windows 10; Version: 3.7 Build ID: 3.7+(2019-09-07) --

Re: [GNC] GnuCash 3.7 crash in online banking

So since my previous post garnered zippo replies re my (and others) not getting aqbanking to work with 3.7 (Windows 10), eg it crashes GnuCash when I try and delete a user in aqbanking or try and retrieve accounts as part of the set up... let me ask it this way... If I revert back to an older

Re: [GNC] GnuCash 3.7 crash in online banking

Eric Haszlakiewicz wrote > When I start it again, I can't even delete the aqbanking user because it > tries to acquire a lock and fails with error -109, so I need to remove the > aqbanking folder again. If I remove just the *lck* files, I can get it to > crash by clicking the "Retrieve Account

Re: [GNC] Suggestion to ease newbies import problems

In all seriousness, I recall that when I tried to import my data from Quicken, I ran into so many problems and inaccuracies of the transactions going into the wrong GnuCash account, etc., that I concluded it was just easier and I'd have more confidence in entering the transactions manually from

[GNC] Aqbanking install question/problem

Returning to a Windows environment after giving up on my Pixel Chromebook and GnuCash being sweetie pies (apparently, they are only distant friends). Anyway, I'm running Windows 10 on my new Dell XPS 13 laptop, and using GnuCash Version: 3.7 Build ID: 3.7+(2019-09-07). My current issue is with

[GNC] pixel chromebook re-visited

Chromebook pixel, re-visited. a year or more ago, i got a pixel chromebook, and with the help of the great folks here, got 3.2 installed on linux on the chromebook. didn't work 100%, but thrilled that i could access my accounts. 3.6 came out, and i managed to install that, although my ability to

Re: [GNC] GnuCash -- Flatpak -- Update assistance needed

Thank you. Guess that means there's no reason why using a css file to adjust fonts, color, etc. won't work, even though my preference page is not available to me so I'll pursue that... Regardless, much thanks for making the 3.6 version available on flatpak, everything else in the program works

Re: [GNC] GnuCash -- Flatpak -- Update assistance needed

Is the use of a css file in the appropriate directory of Linux/GnuCash, a workaround this issue? -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your

Re: [GNC] GnuCash -- Flatpak -- Update assistance needed

Geert... here's your trace output that you requested... Screenshot_2019-08-17_at_2.png -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html

Re: [GNC] GnuCash -- Flatpak -- Update assistance needed

despite the error it does start up GnuCash, however, the preference page still is totally non-responsive. When you try and change ANY option, it doesn't allow you do so, totally non-responsive. i wasn't really worried about it cause i thought an appropriate css file would be a good enuf

Re: [GNC] GnuCash -- Flatpak -- Update assistance needed

Geert: 1. With regard to Gnucash not only filling the screen, but going off the screen, etc., etc., I did solve that problem by making adjustments in the display settings of the chromebook. Looks great, what a vacation for my eyes after squinting at GnuCash all these years. 2. With regard to

Re: [GNC] GnuCash -- Flatpak -- Update assistance needed

Geert Janssens-4 wrote > Hi Randix, > > You probably mean "available on Flathub". I have published an update there > to > bring gnucash to version 3.6. > > The errors in your suggest you don't have the proper permissions to > install > the newer flat

[GNC] GnuCash -- Flatpak -- Update assistance needed

So I need any assistance, suggestions. I have a Google Pixel Chromebook, and 1-2 years ago I successfully installed GnuCash Version 3.2 on it, via Flatpak, that has worked fine 90%. I have a zillion backups of my data. Earlier today I saw an email that Geert sent out, indicating (I think) that

Re: [GNC] Need better documentation - and maybe more robust functionality - on using Lots

I luv GnuCash, but not for investments, certainly not for stock trading. Lot selection, forget about it... clearly none of that was a priority for the developers and I have zero expectation that will change. Use another program for recording and maintaining bookkeeping for those investments. --

[GNC] GnuCash thru Flathub

Once upon a time ago, I successfully installed GnuCash on my Google Pixel Chromebook using the flathub link... https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.gnucash.GnuCash It installed version *3.2*. Question: Since the current version is not

Re: [GNC] Trustworthy easy way to install gnucash 3.5 on ubuntu?

Once upon a time ago, I successfully installed GnuCash on my Google Pixel Chromebook using the flathub link... https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.gnucash.GnuCash It installed version *3.2*. Question: /Since the current version is not

Re: [GNC] Budget (combine 2 categories?)

Garrett Smith wrote > It would be nice to have a tags feature that would allow you to associate > transactions. For instance to associate all transactions across expense > accounts with a trip. I think I've read this has been talked about for the > past 15 years though. Yep, that would be

Re: [GNC] Budget (combine 2 categories?)

Thanks, Adrien. Yea, I really don't want to do that (make them children of another account and use the parent in the budget) as it would make no logical sense in my account structure. But appreciate the suggestion. S -- Sent from:

[GNC] Budget (combine 2 categories?)

I have two categories, that together I want to create a budget line for in a budget report, eg I really don't have a specific budget for either one, but I do for the total of the 2... is there any creative way to do that? Thanks... -- Sent from:

Re: [GNC] US Bans Free tax Software

"Impact on the use of GnuCash for Tax preparation in the US could be profound." With all due respect, that's a ridiculous conclusion, given what GnuCash is, how it's used, and what it's used for... -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html

Re: [GNC] *.deb package for GnuCash 3.4 Released

"Now, I don't have experience with anyone installing it on a non Ubuntu box. So, this will be an experiment. It's up to you. I won't be hurt if you pass! But I would like to know if it does work on non-Ubuntu boxes." Yea, that's what I was wondering about...if anyone else wants to chime in,

Re: [GNC] *.deb package for GnuCash 3.4 Released

Stephen M. Butler wrote >> For those interested in a deb file but not willing to compile >> yourself: >> https://drive.google.com/open?id=172BMIvLgD7twcGEWkR5GcddoZ_A4QWfY >> --> >> gnucash_3.4-0-1_amd64.deb >> >> The zero after 3.4 is the commit number after the tag (there

[GNC] Downloaded transactions screen

I'm using a 2018 Google Pixel Chromebook, running GnuCash Version: 3.2 Build ID: 3.2+ (2018-06-24) under Linux. Not really expecting anyone to have ideas, but will toss this out there. Not consistently, but periodically when I do an online download of transactions, and that box comes up that

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

An update and recap... I purchased a Google Pixel Chromebook ($999). I activated the Linux option on the Chromebook by following this link (it specifically used the Google Pixel Chromebook as their example): https://www.androidcentral.com/how-install-linux-apps-your-chromebook The activation

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Colin... It's 2:47 am and the neighborhood around Ocean Beach in San Francisco just woke up to a scream of delight [from me]... I did what you suggested, and it runs perfectly (so far, at least for the last few minutes of my clicking around after I opened my saved data file). It installed

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Btw, last night I heard from the president of crossover, a product of codeweavers, who was interested in possibly adding gnucash to their list of compatible programs (it allows the running of window based programs on chrome books). Fyi and fwiw. Happy to forward his contact information to anyone

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Fantastic, I'll give a whirl this evening, with my fingers, toes and everything else crossed -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

So before I go and install flatpak, does anyone know what version of GnuCash is listed there (it doesn't say when I pull it up), or does it just pull up whatever is the current version at gnucash.org? https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.gnucash.GnuCash

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Adrien... finally got some time this evening to re-visit this... 1. I was able to follow your instructions in your post, and ran the various command lines. 2. However, after successfully running each of your lines, I am still left with a version of Gnucash showing as being 2.6.15-1 which of

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

I typed sudo, all lower case. When it reports the error message, it capitalizes that word. I haven't had a chance to try simply typing "su", about to board a flight at dulles. -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

"error while installing" is all it gives me, and it hits immediately after I hit begin install. as i said earlier, i did not get that message when i was able to install 2.6.15 deb -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

When I try and type the following at the command line: sudo apt-cache showpkg gnucash I get: ERROR: Unknown command: SUDO -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Not willing to give up, so two (2) more questions... 1. So my data files are from 3.3, I can't use them in the version I was finally able to install (2.6.15--says I need 2.6.19 or higher). Question: If I find another computer to install the current version of gnucash on, and *export*the data

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

To bring the thread current... I tried installing an amd64 deb file for version 3.3.2 and got an install error message. I tried installing an amd64 deb file for version 2.6.15-1 and was successful, but unfortunately my data files are from 3.3 and are not compatible, says i need version 2.6.19 or

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

thanks to some other replies, i have located some "deb" files, the 3.3 ones didn't work (installation error), but i'm trying one for 2.6 and it says "installation in progress" so we'll see what happens. -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Colin... I'm so desperate to get gnucash back, I'll take the 1950 version! When I go to gnucash.org and click on the distributable option, all I get are options for windows and mac. For Linux it says, what I am printing below. Obviously I did not get a "linux distribution" I simply turned it

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Ok, so I downloaded an app that decompresses on a chromebook the tar.bz file I downloaded, but there's a long list of files and none of them end in ".deb" which I understand is the Linux installation file, so obviously (?) I downloaded the wrong one... can you point me to what I should have

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Ok, I think I'm getting closer... after some more research and exploring... 1. I have the latest Google Pixel Chromebook which does support the Linux option 2. With the help of the following recent article (different from what I posted earlier), it was quite simple to turn the Linux option ON.

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Since I know absolutely nothing about Linux, any comment about whether the following guide for installing it on a chromebook is still accurate and one I should follow, in order to install the Linux version of GnuCash?

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Not quite understanding why Google Play is entering the thread. Correct me if I'm wrong (won't be the first time), but there is NO "app" for the "real" GnuCash. There is an app that has been causing enormous confusion for ages called GnuCash, but it's NOT GnuCash. The folks behind the app, are

Re: [GNC] Chromebooks

Thanks, Robert. I lost my laptop this morning, and already going through withdrawal without GnuCash (I do have backups galore, but backups without a program to run them is like a hot fudge sundae without the ice cream). Have an available chromebook to use but didn't/don't have a clue what to do

[GNC] Chromebooks

Did a search, didn't find much, and it was a while ago. No options re running gnucash [portable] on Chromebooks? -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To

Re: [GNC] Change text color

anyone reading this thread who has zero interest in the technical aspects, would be, and is, totally confused. I have lot of appreciation for you tech types, but some us just want to use GnuCash and be able to customize it, as it use to be, simply... oh well. -- Sent from:

Re: [GNC] Change text color

I'm in awe of what all you folks are doing and sharing, but there's some of us who just don't have the time, interest or ability to even begin to go that route, no matter how successful the end game is... Miss having a simple way to make basic changes and customizing the appearance of GnuCash

[GNC] 3.2 out and no mention here?

or has it been out for a while and i'm just not paying attention? -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your subscription preferences or to

Re: [GNC] Where is the theme selection in 3.x?

/*Hope something similar comes back in a future version, cause speaking on behalf of those who (1) don't have the time or (2) the skills or (3) the patience, following the instructions in that wiki link to get some decent color in GnuCash, well, that just "ain't" goin' happen.*/ */Not user

Re: [GNC] Advice needed, how to handle a medical reimbursement account...

GnuCash - User mailing list wrote > Hi Randix, > > OK, I misunderstood the $1000.00. Here is how I would do it. Just wanted to do a quick reply that after spending many hours last night, I basically followed what you laid out and have it working perfectly for my needs, although

Re: [GNC] 3.1 + Win10, TIME it takes to SAVE

Immediately after the upgrade to 3.1 (I skipped 3.0), the backup was slow. Went from virtually instantaneous to the 2-3+ minutes-- has not changed in the 2 weeks since I upgraded. And I have an extensive backup system in place. -- Sent from:

Re: [GNC] 3.1 + Win10, TIME it takes to SAVE

Yea, well, it's a 6 month old Dell XPS 13 laptop, very fast. Before I upgraded to 3.1, the saves were instantaneous, eg took a few seconds. After upgrading, 2-3+ minutes for a simple save. No change in my hardware. Same laptop. But thanks for the reply. -- Sent from:

Re: [GNC] 3.1 + Win10, TIME it takes to SAVE

So am I being punished for not helping that little old lady across the street, last month? Why would 2 users, both using the same version of the software, on the same operating system, experience totally different experiences re saving a "simple" file to their drive? -- Sent from:

Re: [GNC] Advice needed, how to handle a medical reimbursement account...

Thanks for your suggestion. Unless I'm misunderstanding, what you propose would work fine if one was not interested in keeping track of the current balance(s) in the various MRA accounts. I need to keep track of the balances, as I need to know which MRA account still has credit balances to which

Re: [GNC] 3.1 + Win10, TIME it takes to SAVE

I guess I was lucky, cause when I was using the last stable version before 3.0, it saved my data almost instantly, eg within seconds. -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list

[GNC] Advice needed, how to handle a medical reimbursement account...

I've been stumbling around with a particular issue for several years, and figure I need to finally clean up how I enter the amounts in question, once and for all... honestly, I'm stumped... I do contract work all over the country. When I do contract work in lovely (sarcasm) San Francisco, they

[GNC] 3.1 + Win10, TIME it takes to SAVE

Saw the SAVE AS issue in 3.1+Win10, but in a quick search, didn't see this (apologize if I missed it)... Using 3.1 + Windows 10, why does it now take 2-3 minutes (literally) just to do a simple save? It's not the end of my world, but... -- Sent from:

Re: [GNC] Handling VISA Debit Accounts

Did VISA debit cards do somethin' to you as a child, why are you pickin' on them (that reply is to no one in particular, only the thread, so pleeze, no one get defensive)? A debit card [to me] is a non-existent entity, it has no business having its own "account". My schwab checking account has a

Re: [GNC] Gnucash 3.1 crashes on Windows 10 while loading Reports-Gnome

As much as I want 3.0+, thinking I'll wait for 3.4 or 3.7 -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe:

Re: [GNC] installation freezes

Understanding that everyone wants the latest and greatest (yesterday, if not today), the fact is, clearly, there are issues, whatever they are, with installing, running version 3.0 on Windows 10. I may be deaf and blind, but not hearing/seeing any Window 10 users who are running 3.0 without an

[GNC] 2.6.21???

So I saw an announcement that 2.6.21 was released, when to Sourceforge and got the attached error message... is it in fact available for download (for windows)??? See attached. -- Sent from:

Re: [GNC] Gnucash 3.0 fails to launch on Windows 10

Peter Jackson-4 wrote > Good Morning, > I use Windows 10 build 16299 and am a happy user of Gnucash 2.6.20. > I have installed Gnucash 3.0 three times. > Each time after installation, Gnucash 3.0 has failed to launch. > My datafile is 18MB. > Any suggestions please? > > Peter Be grateful that

RE: Gnucash 3.0 release crashes during loading

Got it, thanks. Wonder what the issue is with 3.0, at least for you and me. Oh well, I'll wait a while before trying again... -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list

RE: Gnucash 3.0 release crashes during loading

2.6.20??? I thought 2.6.19 was the last stable before 3.0 (which I've uninstalled). Where did you find it to download? -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html ___ gnucash-user mailing list

Re: Gnucash 3.0 release crashes during loading

I'm running Windows 10. Just downloaded 3.0 and tried to install it twice. Each time after the install, I click to run the program and it does... nothing. Even if I try and run it as an administrator. -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html