So, the "copy the amount and pastes" approach is appropriate.
On 1/10/26 2:05 PM, R Losey wrote:
That's my concern with using "scheduled" transactions -- they do not happen
on any regular basis.
But I think only scheduled transactions can use variables.
So, maybe a transaction that is never automatically entered, but can be
available as a "since last run".
I don't need to duplicate the transaction - I just have the auto-complete
recall the previous transaction and then enter the correct dollar amount on
each of the splits.
On Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM Sherlock <[email protected]> wrote:
Richard,
AutoHotkey is not part of Windows. On Mac, you could consider using
Hammerspoon (along with Karabiner). See https://www.hammerspoon.org/
and https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/
Using a scheduled transaction would make sense if the transactions are
entered regularly. If not, a duplicate transaction and copy/paste
approach is probably best.
Regarding duplication with more than 4 entries, you can implement a
keyboard shortcut to do any number of entries or strike it multiple
times. The only issue I can think of is the requirement to be
consistent with the initial location so the script tabs over appropriately.
Regards,
Sherlock
On 1/10/26 9:23 AM, R Losey wrote:
AutoHotKey is not part of Windows, right? Actually, I use GnuCash on
both
Mac and Windows; probably slightly more on Mac than Windows.
I like the idea of a manual scheduled transaction, because some have more
than 4 entries.
On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM Sherlock <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Richard,
Assuming you're still using Windows, I suggest you consider using
AutoHotkey. Mapping a hotkey to copy the amount entered in a field, and
then tab over and paste the amount 3 times should be straight forward.
See https://www.autohotkey.com/
Regards,
Sherlock
On 1/9/26 2:44 PM, R Losey wrote:
Greetings, all.
I have multiple occasions in which I have a 4-way spilt - all of the
amounts are the same and I'm finding it tedious to enter the same
number
four times.
I know GnuCash has variables, but I think they only work for Scheduled
Transactions.
Is there a way to make the data entry easier? Perhaps (if not using a
variable), a keyboard shortcut?
Thanks to the maintainers for a great program!
Thanks to the people in this group, from whom I have learned much!
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