[GNC] GnuCash 5.5 crash when entering Scheduled Transaction variable

[Tommy Trussell]

I just opened bug # 799173 because GnuCash 5.5 is crashing.

I have an old old data file, lots of scheduled transactions, lots of
transactions. On upgrade to 5.5 today I was admiring the refinements to
Since Last Run, and noted in amongst all the scheduled transactions with
the "Reminder" status, there were two "to Create" and both of them were
prompting for a value. (I don't use variables in all my Scheduled
transactions, but I have a few.)

I keyed in a value into the field, and it seemed like I clicked somewhere,
though I may have pressed the Return key, and the application disappeared.
(Why doesn't Ubuntu put up a crash dialog anymore?)

I made a backup of the data file (though I do have some recent backups if
it's trashed).

I added a --logto=/path/to/logfile into the launcher lines

I created a test file with a scheduled transaction containing a variable,
and it did NOT crash, though it complains about an error parsing a value.

Let me know what more information you need, though obviously I'm probably
going to need to downgrade to 5.4 for my main data file.
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Re: [GNC] Is there a way to view a list of unpaid invoices for a customer?

[Adrien Monteleone]

Thanks for the tip on editing the report directly. I prefer something 
other than 'none' so this will help greatly.


Regards,
Adrien

On 12/19/23 4:37 PM, Glenn Fowler wrote:

If anyone wants this to persist, of course you can save a custom report or
leave tabs open all the time. What I did was just change the default. The
Customer Report is "new-owner-report.scm". Change the line that reads
"none" to either "simple" or "detailed" (currently line #923).


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Re: [GNC] Scheduled Transactions status cannot be changed

[lj]

I am also unable to change the SX status in the SLR dialog.
Using Linux (64 bit), Gnucash-5.5 built from source.

Also unable to enter a value for a place-holder in the SX. Double-click 
on the placeholder, enter a value, press Enter and it reverts to "(Need 
Value)".  Release notes indicate a change using the dialog's OK button 
but that doesn't seem to do anything either.


On 12/19/23 12:31, Richard De Vriese wrote:

I just installed GnuCash 5.5 yesterday (upgraded from 5.4.1) and noticed
that I am not able to change the status of Scheduled Transactions from the
Actions | Scheduled Transactions | Since Last Run dialog box. When I click
on the status field of any of the transactions in the Since Last Run..
dialog I see the pop up menu listing (Ignored, Postponed, To Create,
Reminder), but if I click on one any of them, the new status is not saved.

I'm running GnuCash on Windows 11, latest patches, on an Intel Core
i7-10700 CPU.

I have had to downgrade to version 5.4.1 to get the scheduled Transaction
functionality working.



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Re: [GNC] Is there a way to view a list of unpaid invoices for a customer?

[Glenn Fowler]

Perfect, thank you very much Adrien!

Changing the transaction links to "simple" works for what I am looking for.

If anyone wants this to persist, of course you can save a custom report or
leave tabs open all the time. What I did was just change the default. The
Customer Report is "new-owner-report.scm". Change the line that reads
"none" to either "simple" or "detailed" (currently line #923).

On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 3:45 PM Adrien Monteleone <
adrien.montele...@lusfiber.net> wrote:

> With the Customer Report open, click the Options button.
>
> On the Display Columns tab, set Transaction Links to Simple or Detailed
> as desired.
>
> That will show which invoices are paid by which payments and which
> payments apply to which invoices.
>
> It isn't a list of *only* those unpaid, but it does give you the info.
>
> -
>
> Another option is to run a Find Invoice and set two criteria for
> matching the Customer Name and Is Paid? unchecked. (meaning show those
> not paid)
>
> That will get you a list of all invoices not paid in full. (partials
> will show as unpaid) Unfortunately, you can't copy/paste or print that
> list outside of the Find window. It is onscreen only.
>
> Regards,
> Adrien
>
> On 12/19/23 2:25 PM, Glenn Fowler wrote:
> > I have searched but so far I have not been able to find a way to simply
> > view a report of a listing of unpaid invoices for a customer.
> >
> > The receivables aging report just shows the total dollar aging amount.
> >
> > The customer report shows the total running debits and credits, but you
> > would have to manually match up the credits with the invoices to simply
> > figure out which invoices are open.
> >
> > How are others figuring out which invoices are open and unpaid?
>
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Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message

[john]

This just in: Somebody else has reported the xmlIOFTPClose message on 
https://bugs.gnucash.org/show_bug.cgi?id=799170.

Regards,
John Ralls


> On Dec 19, 2023, at 14:05, John Ralls  wrote:
> 
> Paras,
> 
> The failure to install is probably down to the 5.4 problem of leaving the 
> gnucash process running. The xmlIOFTPClose entry point problem is strange. 
> It's optionally provided by libxml2 but MSYS-mingw doesn't build it in 
> (neither does the macOS build). It's (also optionally) consumed by 
> libxmlsec1, but again MSYS-mingw doesn't build with that option.
> 
> Regards,
> John Ralls
> 
>> On Dec 19, 2023, at 9:50 AM, Paras Desai  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello John
>> 
>> It seems that this issue is bit adamant.
>> 
>> After uninstalling and reinstalling, the message disappeared as i reported.
>> 
>> But when i set to enter transactions this evening, the message again 
>> reappeared.
>> 
>> So I restarted computer and open gnucash, it opened without error message. I 
>> tried to close gnu cash and reopen few times  the error message appeared 
>> randomly.
>> 
>> Worse, i decided to update gnu cash on another laptop used by my wife. It 
>> failed to install stating that it is unable to close service. I was forced 
>> to abort the installation, re-start the laptop and then i only I could 
>> install the update.
>> 
>> So there seems some problem with New Version or the legacy issue of back 
>> ground service running interfering the  successful update.
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Paras
>> 
>> 
>> Get Outlook for Android
>> From: john 
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:37:19 PM
>> To: Paras Desai 
>> Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
>> Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message
>> 
>> Paras,
>> 
>> Thanks for the followup. 
>> 
>> Regards,
>> John Ralls
>> 
>> 
>>> On Dec 19, 2023, at 00:17, Paras Desai  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello John 
>>> 
>>> I uninstalled the GNU cash completely after saving my account files.
>>> 
>>> And then downloaded exe file again from sourceforge and reinstalled again.
>>> 
>>> After reinstall, the problem and error message i reported earlier 
>>> disappeared.
>>> 
>>> I think some thing might have gone wrong during my earlier installation, 
>>> though GNU cash showed successful installation.
>>> 
>>> With my best regards and against thanks for your kind support as always 
>>> 
>>> Paras 
>>> 
>>> Ag
>>> 
>>> Get Outlook for Android
>>> From: john 
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:43:52 AM
>>> To: Paras Desai 
>>> Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
>>> Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message
>>> 
>>> Paras,
>>> 
>>> Sorry, I misinterpreted 
>>> 
> I find a message about lock file stating gnu cash instance is already 
> running
>>> 
>>> That's normal after a crash, which prevents GnuCash removing the lock file. 
>>> You can safely click "Open Anyway" in that case.
>>> 
>>> If you get the entry point error again could you take a screenshot? I can't 
>>> find any references to "xmllOFTPClose" in any of our dependencies nor does 
>>> Google find it.
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> John Ralls
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Dec 18, 2023, at 17:57, Paras Desai  wrote:
 
 Hello John.
 
 Thanks for your reply
 
 I did that.
 Even  I restarted the computer.
 
 But the problem persists.
 
 Paras
 
 Get Outlook for Android
 From: john 
 Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 9:24:14 PM
 To: Paras Desai 
 Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
 Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message
 
 
 
> On Dec 17, 2023, at 21:36, Paras Desai  wrote:
> 
> Hello sirs
> 
> I tried to upgrade to latest version.
> 
> 
> After it uninstalled old version and reinstalled successfully, and when I 
> tried to run the following message appeared
> 
> 
> [X]
> 
> Gnucash.exe - Entry Point Not Found
> 
> The procedure entry point xmllOFTPClose cloud not be located in the 
> dynamic link library c: program files(x86)gnucash\bin\libxmlsec1.dll
> 
> 
> When I tried to ignore this message and click ok, I find a message about 
> lock file stating gnu cash instance is already running
> 
> I am on windows 10
 
 Try killing the gnucash instance in Task Manager and restarting GnuCash 
 5.5. I hope that's a leftover from 5.4.
 
 Regards,
 John Ralls
 
>>> 
>> 
> 
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Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report now crashes the UI

[Glenn Fowler]

Thanks a bunch for the attention to this!

In the meantime Windows users out there can grab the latest 5.4 version
here: https://code.gnucash.org/builds/win32/stable/

On Tue, Dec 19, 2023 at 4:43 PM John Ralls  wrote:

> I've gotten it to crash for me in my VM. The stack trace says that it's
> crashing several dozen frames into the javascript engine. Unfortunately the
> MSYS build defaults to stripping the symbols so the trace doesn't tell me
> anything more. I'm rebuilding WebKitGtk with stripping turned off, but that
> will take a while... like a couple of days.
>
> Regards,
> John Ralls
>
>
> > On Dec 19, 2023, at 11:57 AM, WR D  wrote:
> >
> > To test this, I created a new file  (new account hierarchy which
> includes supplied asset and liability accounts) - put a couple of dummy
> asset entries (deposit cash to wallet and to the checking account).
> >
> > I then open the default Net Worth Linechart - it was empty (did not
> crash) so then I went into the Config options and modified the date range
> to current date, and made sure all asset and liability accounts were
> selected.  When I tried to apply those changes, the whole UI crashed.
> >
> > So to me it looks like having any data in that report will crash the
> report and the entire UI (in Windows at least).
> >
> > Regards,
> > Bill
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: gnucash-user 
> On Behalf Of Adrien Monteleone
> > Sent: Tuesday, 19 December 2023 8:39 PM
> > To: gnucash-u...@lists.gnucash.org
> > Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart
> report now crashes the UI
> >
> > This is the second thread about reports crashing on Windows. I'm not
> sure if that is relevant, but like the other thread, I just tested the Net
> Worth Linechart with a simple file using the flatpak in a Linux VM and it
> does not crash. It produces the Linechart as expected.
> >
> > So this is either something Windows specific, or specific to your book.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Adrien
> >
> > On 12/19/23 2:04 AM, WR D wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> Installed Gnucash 5.5 for Windows.
> >>
> >> I notice that running the included report Net Worth Linechart (under
> Assets & Liabilities) almost immediately crashes the UI - no message that I
> can see.  The LCK file is left open as well.
> >>
> >> I found this out when I tried to run one of my saved report
> configurations which was based on this one.  I deleted the custom
> configuration and just tried to run the default one but see same behaviour.
> >>
> >> This was not a problem under 5.4
> >
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Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message

[John Ralls]

Paras,

The failure to install is probably down to the 5.4 problem of leaving the 
gnucash process running. The xmlIOFTPClose entry point problem is strange. It's 
optionally provided by libxml2 but MSYS-mingw doesn't build it in (neither does 
the macOS build). It's (also optionally) consumed by libxmlsec1, but again 
MSYS-mingw doesn't build with that option.

Regards,
John Ralls

> On Dec 19, 2023, at 9:50 AM, Paras Desai  wrote:
> 
> Hello John
> 
> It seems that this issue is bit adamant.
> 
> After uninstalling and reinstalling, the message disappeared as i reported.
> 
> But when i set to enter transactions this evening, the message again 
> reappeared.
> 
> So I restarted computer and open gnucash, it opened without error message. I 
> tried to close gnu cash and reopen few times  the error message appeared 
> randomly.
> 
> Worse, i decided to update gnu cash on another laptop used by my wife. It 
> failed to install stating that it is unable to close service. I was forced to 
> abort the installation, re-start the laptop and then i only I could install 
> the update.
> 
> So there seems some problem with New Version or the legacy issue of back 
> ground service running interfering the  successful update.
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Paras
> 
> 
> Get Outlook for Android
> From: john 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:37:19 PM
> To: Paras Desai 
> Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
> Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message
>  
> Paras,
> 
> Thanks for the followup. 
> 
> Regards,
> John Ralls
> 
> 
>> On Dec 19, 2023, at 00:17, Paras Desai  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello John 
>> 
>> I uninstalled the GNU cash completely after saving my account files.
>> 
>> And then downloaded exe file again from sourceforge and reinstalled again.
>> 
>> After reinstall, the problem and error message i reported earlier 
>> disappeared.
>> 
>> I think some thing might have gone wrong during my earlier installation, 
>> though GNU cash showed successful installation.
>> 
>> With my best regards and against thanks for your kind support as always 
>> 
>> Paras 
>> 
>> Ag
>> 
>> Get Outlook for Android
>> From: john 
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:43:52 AM
>> To: Paras Desai 
>> Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
>> Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message
>>  
>> Paras,
>> 
>> Sorry, I misinterpreted 
>> 
 I find a message about lock file stating gnu cash instance is already 
 running
>> 
>> That's normal after a crash, which prevents GnuCash removing the lock file. 
>> You can safely click "Open Anyway" in that case.
>> 
>> If you get the entry point error again could you take a screenshot? I can't 
>> find any references to "xmllOFTPClose" in any of our dependencies nor does 
>> Google find it.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> John Ralls
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Dec 18, 2023, at 17:57, Paras Desai  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello John.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for your reply
>>> 
>>> I did that.
>>> Even  I restarted the computer.
>>> 
>>> But the problem persists.
>>> 
>>> Paras
>>> 
>>> Get Outlook for Android
>>> From: john 
>>> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 9:24:14 PM
>>> To: Paras Desai 
>>> Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
>>> Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> > On Dec 17, 2023, at 21:36, Paras Desai  wrote:
>>> > 
>>> > Hello sirs
>>> > 
>>> > I tried to upgrade to latest version.
>>> > 
>>> > 
>>> > After it uninstalled old version and reinstalled successfully, and when I 
>>> > tried to run the following message appeared
>>> > 
>>> > 
>>> > [X]
>>> > 
>>> > Gnucash.exe - Entry Point Not Found
>>> > 
>>> > The procedure entry point xmllOFTPClose cloud not be located in the 
>>> > dynamic link library c: program files(x86)gnucash\bin\libxmlsec1.dll
>>> > 
>>> > 
>>> > When I tried to ignore this message and click ok, I find a message about 
>>> > lock file stating gnu cash instance is already running
>>> > 
>>> > I am on windows 10
>>> 
>>> Try killing the gnucash instance in Task Manager and restarting GnuCash 
>>> 5.5. I hope that's a leftover from 5.4.
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> John Ralls
>>> 
>> 
> 

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Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report now crashes the UI

[John Ralls]

I've gotten it to crash for me in my VM. The stack trace says that it's 
crashing several dozen frames into the javascript engine. Unfortunately the 
MSYS build defaults to stripping the symbols so the trace doesn't tell me 
anything more. I'm rebuilding WebKitGtk with stripping turned off, but that 
will take a while... like a couple of days.

Regards,
John Ralls


> On Dec 19, 2023, at 11:57 AM, WR D  wrote:
> 
> To test this, I created a new file  (new account hierarchy which includes 
> supplied asset and liability accounts) - put a couple of dummy asset entries 
> (deposit cash to wallet and to the checking account).
> 
> I then open the default Net Worth Linechart - it was empty (did not crash) so 
> then I went into the Config options and modified the date range to current 
> date, and made sure all asset and liability accounts were selected.  When I 
> tried to apply those changes, the whole UI crashed. 
> 
> So to me it looks like having any data in that report will crash the report 
> and the entire UI (in Windows at least).
> 
> Regards,
> Bill
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: gnucash-user  On 
> Behalf Of Adrien Monteleone
> Sent: Tuesday, 19 December 2023 8:39 PM
> To: gnucash-u...@lists.gnucash.org
> Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report 
> now crashes the UI
> 
> This is the second thread about reports crashing on Windows. I'm not sure if 
> that is relevant, but like the other thread, I just tested the Net Worth 
> Linechart with a simple file using the flatpak in a Linux VM and it does not 
> crash. It produces the Linechart as expected.
> 
> So this is either something Windows specific, or specific to your book.
> 
> Regards,
> Adrien
> 
> On 12/19/23 2:04 AM, WR D wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Installed Gnucash 5.5 for Windows.
>> 
>> I notice that running the included report Net Worth Linechart (under Assets 
>> & Liabilities) almost immediately crashes the UI - no message that I can 
>> see.  The LCK file is left open as well.
>> 
>> I found this out when I tried to run one of my saved report configurations 
>> which was based on this one.  I deleted the custom configuration and just 
>> tried to run the default one but see same behaviour.
>> 
>> This was not a problem under 5.4
> 
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Re: [GNC] Is there a way to view a list of unpaid invoices for a customer?

[Adrien Monteleone]

With the Customer Report open, click the Options button.

On the Display Columns tab, set Transaction Links to Simple or Detailed 
as desired.


That will show which invoices are paid by which payments and which 
payments apply to which invoices.


It isn't a list of *only* those unpaid, but it does give you the info.

-

Another option is to run a Find Invoice and set two criteria for 
matching the Customer Name and Is Paid? unchecked. (meaning show those 
not paid)


That will get you a list of all invoices not paid in full. (partials 
will show as unpaid) Unfortunately, you can't copy/paste or print that 
list outside of the Find window. It is onscreen only.


Regards,
Adrien

On 12/19/23 2:25 PM, Glenn Fowler wrote:

I have searched but so far I have not been able to find a way to simply
view a report of a listing of unpaid invoices for a customer.

The receivables aging report just shows the total dollar aging amount.

The customer report shows the total running debits and credits, but you
would have to manually match up the credits with the invoices to simply
figure out which invoices are open.

How are others figuring out which invoices are open and unpaid?


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Re: [GNC] Accounting Period Change issue

[Adrien Monteleone]

Instead of going the desert route, ever tried Cumin and Cayenne on them? 
That's great for sweet potato chips too.


Regards,
Adrien

On 12/19/23 9:35 AM, Kalpesh Patel wrote:

Honey Butter Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries, please … two of them.


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Re: [GNC] Upgrading from 2.x

[Adrien Monteleone]

First, what operating system and version are you using? Windows, MacOS, 
Linux?


Newer versions of GnuCash will only work on newer versions of your 
operating system.


From the main website:

"Version 2.6.21 is the last version for Windows XP/Vista and MacOS X 
10.8 and earlier, and so the last version that will run on PowerPC Macs."


and

"Version 3.11 is the last version for Windows 7 and MacOS 10.12 and 
earlier. "


The code that determines the appearance of GnuCash changed significantly 
between 2.6.21 & 3.0. That introduced some appearance issues in some 
cases, but all are fixable. Since you were able to update to 3.11 and it 
runs, I'd say you could at least get that far if you want. We can help 
with the appearance issues.


-

The exact error message you are receiving would help us help you better.

If it is too much to type or it won't let you copy and paste it here, 
try taking a screenshot of that window and attaching it to a reply. (do 
not paste it into the message. Use your e-mail application's attach 
function)


There is such a thing as placeholder accounts, but those don't affect 
'folders', or stop you from accessing the file itself, they just prevent 
you from entering transactions in those placeholder accounts.


There is also something called a Lock File. That prevents you from 
accidentally opening the same GnuCash file using different computers or 
users at the same time. If GnuCash doesn't shut down cleanly, that 
lockfile can get 'stuck' and you will get that message next time you try 
to open it. (GnuCash normally deletes the lockfile when it cleanly 
closes) If you know the file isn't otherwise open, just click the option 
to Open Anyway and GnuCash will proceed as normal.


-

As for the *need* to upgrade, that is up to you. There have been 
hundreds if not a few thousand bugs fixed since 2.6.21 as well as many, 
many other various improvements. But if you are happy with how 2.6.21 
works, I can't think of a compelling reason to upgrade otherwise. Though 
others here might have some good ideas to take into consideration.


Regards,
Adrien

On 12/19/23 9:32 AM, Dianna Broughton wrote:

I've been using version 2.6.xx (11, I think) for a long time, but read the
recommendation for everyone to upgrade to a newer version. I also read the
recommendation to upgrade in steps from the last stable release of each
version to the next: 2.6.21, 3.11, 4.14.

I was able to update to 2.6.21 without any issues. However, whenever I try
to upgrade to 3.11 (I also tried 3.1), it doesn't work right. The font is
very small, the appearance is wonky, and when I try to access some folders,
it says it's not available and I need to take it out of placeholder mode
(not exact wording) in order to access the file.  


Has anyone had problems like this? Any advice? I'm happy with the current
version - do I really need to upgrade?


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Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report now crashes the UI

[WR D]

To test this, I created a new file  (new account hierarchy which includes 
supplied asset and liability accounts) - put a couple of dummy asset entries 
(deposit cash to wallet and to the checking account).

I then open the default Net Worth Linechart - it was empty (did not crash) so 
then I went into the Config options and modified the date range to current 
date, and made sure all asset and liability accounts were selected.  When I 
tried to apply those changes, the whole UI crashed. 

So to me it looks like having any data in that report will crash the report and 
the entire UI (in Windows at least).

Regards,
Bill



-Original Message-
From: gnucash-user  On 
Behalf Of Adrien Monteleone
Sent: Tuesday, 19 December 2023 8:39 PM
To: gnucash-u...@lists.gnucash.org
Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report 
now crashes the UI

This is the second thread about reports crashing on Windows. I'm not sure if 
that is relevant, but like the other thread, I just tested the Net Worth 
Linechart with a simple file using the flatpak in a Linux VM and it does not 
crash. It produces the Linechart as expected.

So this is either something Windows specific, or specific to your book.

Regards,
Adrien

On 12/19/23 2:04 AM, WR D wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> Installed Gnucash 5.5 for Windows.
> 
> I notice that running the included report Net Worth Linechart (under Assets & 
> Liabilities) almost immediately crashes the UI - no message that I can see.  
> The LCK file is left open as well.
> 
> I found this out when I tried to run one of my saved report configurations 
> which was based on this one.  I deleted the custom configuration and just 
> tried to run the default one but see same behaviour.
> 
> This was not a problem under 5.4

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Re: [GNC] IRC access

[Derek Atkins]

Hi,

On Tue, December 19, 2023 1:13 pm, Mark at Lorimark wrote:
> When I try to 'join' #gnucash on libera.chat I get;
>
>> Cannot join #gnucash (Channel is invite only).

We are not on libera.chat -- we are at irc.gimp.net.

-derek

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[GNC] IRC access

[Mark at Lorimark]

When I try to 'join' #gnucash on libera.chat I get;


Cannot join #gnucash (Channel is invite only).



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Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message

[Paras Desai]

Hello John

It seems that this issue is bit adamant.

After uninstalling and reinstalling, the message disappeared as i reported.

But when i set to enter transactions this evening, the message again reappeared.

So I restarted computer and open gnucash, it opened without error message. I 
tried to close gnu cash and reopen few times  the error message appeared 
randomly.

Worse, i decided to update gnu cash on another laptop used by my wife. It 
failed to install stating that it is unable to close service. I was forced to 
abort the installation, re-start the laptop and then i only I could install the 
update.

So there seems some problem with New Version or the legacy issue of back ground 
service running interfering the  successful update.


Thanks

Paras


Get Outlook for Android

From: john 
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 10:37:19 PM
To: Paras Desai 
Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message

Paras,

Thanks for the followup.

Regards,
John Ralls


On Dec 19, 2023, at 00:17, Paras Desai  wrote:

Hello John

I uninstalled the GNU cash completely after saving my account files.

And then downloaded exe file again from sourceforge and reinstalled again.

After reinstall, the problem and error message i reported earlier disappeared.

I think some thing might have gone wrong during my earlier installation, though 
GNU cash showed successful installation.

With my best regards and against thanks for your kind support as always

Paras

Ag

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From: john 
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:43:52 AM
To: Paras Desai 
Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message

Paras,

Sorry, I misinterpreted

I find a message about lock file stating gnu cash instance is already running

That's normal after a crash, which prevents GnuCash removing the lock file. You 
can safely click "Open Anyway" in that case.

If you get the entry point error again could you take a screenshot? I can't 
find any references to "xmllOFTPClose" in any of our dependencies nor does 
Google find it.

Regards,
John Ralls




On Dec 18, 2023, at 17:57, Paras Desai  wrote:

Hello John.

Thanks for your reply

I did that.
Even  I restarted the computer.

But the problem persists.

Paras

Get Outlook for Android

From: john 
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 9:24:14 PM
To: Paras Desai 
Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message



> On Dec 17, 2023, at 21:36, Paras Desai  wrote:
>
> Hello sirs
>
> I tried to upgrade to latest version.
>
>
> After it uninstalled old version and reinstalled successfully, and when I 
> tried to run the following message appeared
>
>
> [X]
>
> Gnucash.exe - Entry Point Not Found
>
> The procedure entry point xmllOFTPClose cloud not be located in the dynamic 
> link library c: program files(x86)gnucash\bin\libxmlsec1.dll
>
>
> When I tried to ignore this message and click ok, I find a message about lock 
> file stating gnu cash instance is already running
>
> I am on windows 10

Try killing the gnucash instance in Task Manager and restarting GnuCash 5.5. I 
hope that's a leftover from 5.4.

Regards,
John Ralls



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[GNC] Scheduled Transactions status cannot be changed

[Richard De Vriese]

I just installed GnuCash 5.5 yesterday (upgraded from 5.4.1) and noticed
that I am not able to change the status of Scheduled Transactions from the
Actions | Scheduled Transactions | Since Last Run dialog box. When I click
on the status field of any of the transactions in the Since Last Run..
dialog I see the pop up menu listing (Ignored, Postponed, To Create,
Reminder), but if I click on one any of them, the new status is not saved.

I'm running GnuCash on Windows 11, latest patches, on an Intel Core
i7-10700 CPU.

I have had to downgrade to version 5.4.1 to get the scheduled Transaction
functionality working.

Warm Regards
Richard De Vriese
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Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report now crashes the UI

[john]

> On Dec 19, 2023, at 00:04, WR D  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Installed Gnucash 5.5 for Windows.
> 
> I notice that running the included report Net Worth Linechart (under Assets & 
> Liabilities) almost immediately crashes the UI - no message that I can see.  
> The LCK file is left open as well.
> 
> I found this out when I tried to run one of my saved report configurations 
> which was based on this one.  I deleted the custom configuration and just 
> tried to run the default one but see same behaviour.
> 
> This was not a problem under 5.4

That's been reported in https://bugs.gnucash.org/show_bug.cgi?id=799165; 
https://bugs.gnucash.org/show_bug.cgi?id=799168 reports a similar problem with 
the Vendor report.

Regards,
John Ralls
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Re: [GNC] Import issue

[john]

Kalpesh,

That code is in C. If the question is along the lines of "how does this 
function work" it's probably better in gnucash-devel or on IRC. If you find 
something specific to the problem at hand it's better to keep it in this thread 
for context.

Regards,
John Ralls

> On Dec 19, 2023, at 06:45, Kalpesh Patel  wrote:
> 
> Thank you for that excellent insight. 
> 
> I'll review the code to see if there is anything glaring that I can see 
> before going on the code modification/compile/test cycles. If I have query in 
> regards to the C++ code, shall I do so here or shall I switch over to the 
> gnucash-devel?  
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: john mailto:jra...@ceridwen.us>> 
> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 8:55 PM
> To: Kalpesh Patel mailto:kalpesh.pa...@usa.net>>
> Cc: David Carlson  >; Gnucash Users 
> mailto:gnucash-user@gnucash.org>>
> Subject: Re: [GNC] Import issue
> 
> Somebody commented out all of the DEBUG logging statements in 
> import-backend.cpp so you'd need to uncomment them then build GnuCash 
> yourself, after which you'd run it from the command line with --log 
> gnc.import=debug to get the messages added to the tracefile. Dunno how 
> enlightening that would be. FWIW the matching function starts at 
> https://github.com/Gnucash/gnucash/blob/bf460b0040f8c9837cca198a9daba83a91c6c35b/gnucash/import-export/import-backend.cpp#L560.
> 
> There is one other option besides importing the transaction as a new one: 
> Don't import it at all by unchecking all three checkboxes in the match window.
> 
> Regards,
> John Ralls
> 
> 
>> On Dec 18, 2023, at 16:02, Kalpesh Patel  wrot
>> 
>> I had replied as part of broader response, hence the reason for leaving it 
>> out to the group. Anyways, thank you for doing so.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> While behavior you mentioned is also related to matcher engine during 
>> import, Gyle’s issue seems not to intersect with yours (function vs. UI).
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yes, I have seen behavior where GNC does not present the correct, or any 
>> existing transaction to match an incoming transaction to during the import 
>> as you mentioned but for me it shows up on very rare occasion. I use the 
>> same work around, i.e., import it as a new. I had done cursory debugging and 
>> I believe I had vaguely narrowed it down to a reason that the transaction 
>> that was already present before import had a date that was AFTER the same 
>> to-be-matched transaction in the import. I believe I see them for so called 
>> “Early Direct Deposit” transaction types. I haven’t paid close attention in 
>> the past but now I’ll have to pay close attention to see what the state of 
>> transactions are when it happens next time. It makes logical sense that 
>> matcher engine would be working with transactions  from the register that is 
>> cutoff past “now” for matching.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I wonder if there is a way to set the matcher engine in a debug mode, 
>> similar to F::Q debug facility. I am still on 4.14 version of GNC but I 
>> wouldn’t mind a pointer to a documentation showing debugging various major 
>> functions. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From: David Carlson > >
>> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 5:51 PM
>> To: Kalpesh Patel mailto:kalpesh.pa...@usa.net> 
>> >; Gnucash Users 
>> mailto:gnucash-user@gnucash.org> 
>> >
>> Subject: Re: [GNC] Import issue
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> You forgot to cc to users.  I did it for you this time.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> My point was that, like the OP, sometimes GnuCash does not present the 
>> correct, or any existing transaction to match an incoming transaction to 
>> during the import, so the only option left is to import as new.
>> 
>> There is no option to create a match to an arbitrary existing transaction 
>> that GnuCash did not offer.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This is a sticky wicket anyway, because there is always the possibilty of 
>> many very similar existing transactions to choose from in some cases.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> For OFX imports there is the extra possibility that the UUID may have been 
>> previously used or re-used inadvertantly,  but I know I see a few cases 
>> where that is not the reason that there is no match offered.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, Dec 18, 2023, 1:30 PM Kalpesh Patel > 
>>  > wrote:
>> 
>> In case you didn’t see the email, for " In those cases I just import the 
>> transaction unmatched, but It would be nice to have a way to force those 
>> matches." you'll need to set the transaction as either 'U+C' or 'C' and then 
>> double-clicking that transaction will bring up 'Select matching existing 
>> transaction' window where you can set the correct match.
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: David Carlson >  
>>  
>> 

Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message

[john]

Paras,

Thanks for the followup. 

Regards,
John Ralls


> On Dec 19, 2023, at 00:17, Paras Desai  wrote:
> 
> Hello John 
> 
> I uninstalled the GNU cash completely after saving my account files.
> 
> And then downloaded exe file again from sourceforge and reinstalled again.
> 
> After reinstall, the problem and error message i reported earlier disappeared.
> 
> I think some thing might have gone wrong during my earlier installation, 
> though GNU cash showed successful installation.
> 
> With my best regards and against thanks for your kind support as always 
> 
> Paras 
> 
> Ag
> 
> Get Outlook for Android 
> From: john 
> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:43:52 AM
> To: Paras Desai 
> Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
> Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message
>  
> Paras,
> 
> Sorry, I misinterpreted 
> 
>>> I find a message about lock file stating gnu cash instance is already 
>>> running
> 
> That's normal after a crash, which prevents GnuCash removing the lock file. 
> You can safely click "Open Anyway" in that case.
> 
> If you get the entry point error again could you take a screenshot? I can't 
> find any references to "xmllOFTPClose" in any of our dependencies nor does 
> Google find it.
> 
> Regards,
> John Ralls
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Dec 18, 2023, at 17:57, Paras Desai  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello John.
>> 
>> Thanks for your reply
>> 
>> I did that.
>> Even  I restarted the computer.
>> 
>> But the problem persists.
>> 
>> Paras
>> 
>> Get Outlook for Android 
>> From: john 
>> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 9:24:14 PM
>> To: Paras Desai 
>> Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
>> Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> > On Dec 17, 2023, at 21:36, Paras Desai  wrote:
>> > 
>> > Hello sirs
>> > 
>> > I tried to upgrade to latest version.
>> > 
>> > 
>> > After it uninstalled old version and reinstalled successfully, and when I 
>> > tried to run the following message appeared
>> > 
>> > 
>> > [X]
>> > 
>> > Gnucash.exe - Entry Point Not Found
>> > 
>> > The procedure entry point xmllOFTPClose cloud not be located in the 
>> > dynamic link library c: program files(x86)gnucash\bin\libxmlsec1.dll
>> > 
>> > 
>> > When I tried to ignore this message and click ok, I find a message about 
>> > lock file stating gnu cash instance is already running
>> > 
>> > I am on windows 10
>> 
>> Try killing the gnucash instance in Task Manager and restarting GnuCash 5.5. 
>> I hope that's a leftover from 5.4.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> John Ralls
>> 
> 

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Re: [GNC] Accounting Period Change issue

[Stan Brown (using GC 4.14)]

On 2023-12-19 07:40, Kalpesh Patel wrote:
> I am concurring that DATA is in a file of "program data" that gets read 
> in when the "program" starts and that the "change accounting period" 
> function changes this data. 

But it doesn't. The accounting period is a setting, not data. Changing
the accounting period changes the rules for processing the data, but the
underlying data (your transactions) are unchanged.

Stan Brown
Tehachapi, CA, USA
https://BrownMath.com/
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Re: [GNC] Accounting Period Change issue

[Michael or Penny Novack]

On 12/19/2023 10:40 AM, Kalpesh Patel wrote:

Thank you, for being flameless. My ears are all yours to listen to the 
explanation...

I actually didn’t tell the whole story ... I did software development for good 
chuck of my early career in the computer field (worked with through 
MIL-STD-2167/A when it was de-facto).

I am concurring that DATA is in a file of "program data" that gets read in when the "program" 
starts and that the "change accounting period" function changes this data. I am not sure I concur that to get 
it to take effect the program has to be shut down and start again manually. During the input phase of the change, upon 
confirmation "click" a call to start again just that portion of the program is doable, IMHO. It may require 
implementing a different sub-routine or sub-function if the existing one is not sufficient to do so.


Quite so, could (without closing and reopening) change the value the 
program would use for any NEW reports, etc. that were run (mew = post 
change). But remember, gnucash saves what reports were open (in other 
words, if I had an "Income Statement" and "Balance Sheet" on the bar, 
they are still there when I reopen. Some of which could have been 
dependent on "current accounting period"


BTW -- this calls for a test, because I think we don't necessarily know 
WHAT got saved for those pre-existing reports. I am always using 
absolute dates in reports, and I know THAT gets saved. But has gnucash 
converted things like "current accounting period" to actual dates when 
it runs the report. In other words, the details of how "open" reports 
are saved. In other words, depending on what saved, even save, 
close,open might not work.


Michael D Novack


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Re: [GNC] Accounting Period Change issue

[Kalpesh Patel]

Thank you, for being flameless. My ears are all yours to listen to the 
explanation...

I actually didn’t tell the whole story ... I did software development for good 
chuck of my early career in the computer field (worked with through 
MIL-STD-2167/A when it was de-facto).

I am concurring that DATA is in a file of "program data" that gets read in when 
the "program" starts and that the "change accounting period" function changes 
this data. I am not sure I concur that to get it to take effect the program has 
to be shut down and start again manually. During the input phase of the change, 
upon confirmation "click" a call to start again just that portion of the 
program is doable, IMHO. It may require implementing a different sub-routine or 
sub-function if the existing one is not sufficient to do so. 

I personally write init routines to take a parameter that has value of "COLD", 
"WORM", "HOT" or nothing (which would default to "COLD") and then branch & 
execute appropriately. If it is in files of "program data" and is not peek-only 
then it is likely to be poked and so that poking at any time should be 
accounted for in "program". I am thinking of examples like say you have to 
install device driver in an OS, have to update routines in Voyager 1 or 2, 
modify systems during Apollo 13 mission, fighter pilot needing to input new 
coordinates, etc. While GNC may not be at the same "critical" level as those 
examples, we shouldn't nonetheless not have sight of it. 
 
I definitely see that you have employed very fail-safe workflow -- for that I 
commend you for it and my hats offs to you...

-Original Message-
From: Michael or Penny Novack  
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 8:54 PM
To: Kalpesh Patel 
Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org
Subject: Re: [GNC] Accounting Period Change issue

On 12/18/2023 3:11 PM, Kalpesh Patel wrote:
> Hmmm!
>
> For 1) see the attached jpg. It describes the situation that no one wants to 
> be in (fyi - I am current practitioner in IT/Systems/Engineering/Software 
> world) ... it's a defect; not a bug.
>
> For 2), if I am spending energy to change it deliberately then I want to see 
> updated values; why else would I be making that change? Definitely not to 
> have a self-exploding time bomb for the future. It is a refresh/redraw issue 
> and is not an error in calculation issue, as it does eventually displays 
> correct values.
>
> I get feeling that I am going to get flamed...

No, not flamed, explained.

So you have enough experience in the IT world to understand that this is a 
"refresh" issue. That the DATA (that defines current accounting
period) is going to be in a file of "program data" that gets read in when the 
program starts and that the "change accounting period" function changes this 
data. To get it to take effect the program has to start again.

If you don't want to "leave a time bomb for the future", want to "see it now", 
just do a save, close, (re)open immediately after making the change to 
accounting period. If you don't want to interrupt your work flow (say entering 
a stack of transactions), the change will appear the NEXT TIME you open gnucash 
(not far in the future).  Not having it automatic gives you the choice. 
Personally I like all saves to be explicit, known points in my workflow. I am 
rarely entering transactions "real time" or in date order so want to know 
exactly where I was in the work flow each save.

Michael D Novack

PS -- that "not in real time" means I would be using explicit dates for 
reports, etc. and not things like "current accounting period" which are 
relative to real time.


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Re: [GNC] Accounting Period Change issue

[Kalpesh Patel]

Haha…😊

 

Honey Butter Cinnamon Sweet Potato Fries, please … two of them.

 

 

From: G R Hewitt  
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 3:32 PM
To: Kalpesh Patel ; GnuCash User List 

Subject: Re: [GNC] Accounting Period Change issue

 

Will you want fries with that?

 

On Mon, 18 Dec 2023 at 20:13, Kalpesh Patel mailto:kalpesh.pa...@usa.net> > wrote:

Hmmm!

For 1) see the attached jpg. It describes the situation that no one wants to be 
in (fyi - I am current practitioner in IT/Systems/Engineering/Software world) 
... it's a defect; not a bug.

For 2), if I am spending energy to change it deliberately then I want to see 
updated values; why else would I be making that change? Definitely not to have 
a self-exploding time bomb for the future. It is a refresh/redraw issue and is 
not an error in calculation issue, as it does eventually displays correct 
values. 

I get feeling that I am going to get flamed...

-Original Message-
From: Michael or Penny Novack mailto:stepbystepf...@comcast.net> > 
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 8:45 AM
To: gnucash-user@gnucash.org  
Subject: Re: [GNC] Accounting Period Change issue

> In trying to track down a Total (Period) issue, I used Edit -> Preferences -> 
> Accounting Period to change the Start Date and End Date fields to Absolute 
> dates.
> After doing Close of that dialog,
> there appeared to be no change
> in the values in the Total (period) column.
> I expected a change, but maybe it is working as designed.
>
> However, after closing and reopening GnuCash, there then were changes in the 
> values.

Did you want an EXPLANATION of this behavior? (why you had to close, then 
reopen the application before the change "took effect")

As a retired senior systems analyst who has designed a lot of software, even 
without examining the code:

1) I am not surprised by this behavior and almost certain about WHY the program 
behaves this way. Definitely not a "bug".

2) If the user desired behavior were to have this action take place upon 
closing the dialog (without doing  a manual save/close/reopen) the change in 
the program to make that happen would be an automated save/close/reopen. That 
could cause its own user confusion. I'd rather KNOW when each "save" was done 
(where was I in the work flow)

Michael D Novack


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[GNC] Upgrading from 2.x

[Dianna Broughton]

Hi everyone,

 

I've been using version 2.6.xx (11, I think) for a long time, but read the
recommendation for everyone to upgrade to a newer version. I also read the
recommendation to upgrade in steps from the last stable release of each
version to the next: 2.6.21, 3.11, 4.14.

 

I was able to update to 2.6.21 without any issues. However, whenever I try
to upgrade to 3.11 (I also tried 3.1), it doesn't work right. The font is
very small, the appearance is wonky, and when I try to access some folders,
it says it's not available and I need to take it out of placeholder mode
(not exact wording) in order to access the file.

 

Has anyone had problems like this? Any advice? I'm happy with the current
version - do I really need to upgrade?

 

Thank you for your assistance,

Dianna

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Re: [GNC] Balance column Lost

[Stan Brown (using GC 4.14)]

On 2023-12-19 00:33, Paras Desai wrote:
> This made me think, in order to prevent this from recurring by some 
> careless guys like me, is it possible to restrict the width of each 
> column to a minimum dimension of pixels?

That _looks_ like an idea, but I would not support it because sometimes
we _want_ to make a column disappear.

Adrien's suggestion appeals to me: add a menu item to restore default
widths of all columns.

Stan Brown
Tehachapi, CA, USA
https://BrownMath.com
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Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report now crashes the UI

[Stan Brown (using GC 4.14)]

On 2023-12-19 02:43, Anthony Vanson wrote:
> Restarting Gnucash displays "Could not obtain the lock for C:" Task
> Manager does not show 
> Gnucash as running. "Open anyway" does open Gnucash as expected but
> attempting trying to open the above report, crashes again. Any fix please?

Restarting GC after a crash _always_ shows the lock message. This is not
a bug in the program, so no fix is required. It would be nice if the
error message were easier to understand, and we had a long conversation
about that a year or so ago, but there wasn't agreement on the wording.

In any case, follow these directions:


And it's worth bookmarking the FAQ. If you check it before posting a
query, you may find you have an immediate answer with no need to wait
for a custom reply.



Stan Brown
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Re: [GNC] Import issue

[Kalpesh Patel]

Thank you for that excellent insight. 

I'll review the code to see if there is anything glaring that I can see before 
going on the code modification/compile/test cycles. If I have query in regards 
to the C++ code, shall I do so here or shall I switch over to the 
gnucash-devel?  

-Original Message-
From: john  
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 8:55 PM
To: Kalpesh Patel 
Cc: David Carlson ; Gnucash Users 

Subject: Re: [GNC] Import issue

Somebody commented out all of the DEBUG logging statements in 
import-backend.cpp so you'd need to uncomment them then build GnuCash yourself, 
after which you'd run it from the command line with --log gnc.import=debug to 
get the messages added to the tracefile. Dunno how enlightening that would be. 
FWIW the matching function starts at 
https://github.com/Gnucash/gnucash/blob/bf460b0040f8c9837cca198a9daba83a91c6c35b/gnucash/import-export/import-backend.cpp#L560.

There is one other option besides importing the transaction as a new one: Don't 
import it at all by unchecking all three checkboxes in the match window.

Regards,
John Ralls


> On Dec 18, 2023, at 16:02, Kalpesh Patel  wrot
> 
> I had replied as part of broader response, hence the reason for leaving it 
> out to the group. Anyways, thank you for doing so.
> 
> 
> 
> While behavior you mentioned is also related to matcher engine during import, 
> Gyle’s issue seems not to intersect with yours (function vs. UI).
> 
> 
> 
> Yes, I have seen behavior where GNC does not present the correct, or any 
> existing transaction to match an incoming transaction to during the import as 
> you mentioned but for me it shows up on very rare occasion. I use the same 
> work around, i.e., import it as a new. I had done cursory debugging and I 
> believe I had vaguely narrowed it down to a reason that the transaction that 
> was already present before import had a date that was AFTER the same 
> to-be-matched transaction in the import. I believe I see them for so called 
> “Early Direct Deposit” transaction types. I haven’t paid close attention in 
> the past but now I’ll have to pay close attention to see what the state of 
> transactions are when it happens next time. It makes logical sense that 
> matcher engine would be working with transactions  from the register that is 
> cutoff past “now” for matching.
> 
> 
> 
> I wonder if there is a way to set the matcher engine in a debug mode, similar 
> to F::Q debug facility. I am still on 4.14 version of GNC but I wouldn’t mind 
> a pointer to a documentation showing debugging various major functions. 
> 
> 
> 
> From: David Carlson  >
> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 5:51 PM
> To: Kalpesh Patel  >; Gnucash Users 
> mailto:gnucash-user@gnucash.org>>
> Subject: Re: [GNC] Import issue
> 
> 
> 
> You forgot to cc to users.  I did it for you this time.
> 
> 
> 
> My point was that, like the OP, sometimes GnuCash does not present the 
> correct, or any existing transaction to match an incoming transaction to 
> during the import, so the only option left is to import as new.
> 
> There is no option to create a match to an arbitrary existing transaction 
> that GnuCash did not offer.
> 
> 
> 
> This is a sticky wicket anyway, because there is always the possibilty of 
> many very similar existing transactions to choose from in some cases.
> 
> 
> 
> For OFX imports there is the extra possibility that the UUID may have been 
> previously used or re-used inadvertantly,  but I know I see a few cases where 
> that is not the reason that there is no match offered.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Dec 18, 2023, 1:30 PM Kalpesh Patel   > wrote:
> 
> In case you didn’t see the email, for " In those cases I just import the 
> transaction unmatched, but It would be nice to have a way to force those 
> matches." you'll need to set the transaction as either 'U+C' or 'C' and then 
> double-clicking that transaction will bring up 'Select matching existing 
> transaction' window where you can set the correct match.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: David Carlson   
>  >
> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2023 11:01 PM
> To: Gyle McCollam mailto:gmccol...@live.com> 
>  >
> Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org  
> 
> Subject: Re: [GNC] Import issue
> 
> Gyle,
> 
> I have sometimes had GnuCash fail to match transactions with equal amounts 
> and dates.  I do not know why but I suspect either there is insufficient 
> matching text in the description or there is a different reason blocking the 
> match.  In those cases I just import the transaction unmatched, but It would 
> be nice to have a way to force those matches.
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 5:51 PM Gyle McCollam  

Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report now crashes the UI

[Anthony Vanson]

I also have Gnucash crashing in Window 11  in when opening an 
Expense/Income chart in Reports/Saved/Report Configuration.


Restarting Gnucash displays "Could not obtain the lock for C:" Task 
Manager does not show


Gnucash as running. "Open anyway" does open Gnucash as expected but 
attempting trying to open the above report, crashes again. Any fix please?


Cheers

Tony Vanson



On 19/12/2023 4:38 pm, Adrien Monteleone wrote:
This is the second thread about reports crashing on Windows. I'm not 
sure if that is relevant, but like the other thread, I just tested the 
Net Worth Linechart with a simple file using the flatpak in a Linux VM 
and it does not crash. It produces the Linechart as expected.


So this is either something Windows specific, or specific to your book.

Regards,
Adrien

On 12/19/23 2:04 AM, WR D wrote:

Hi,

Installed Gnucash 5.5 for Windows.

I notice that running the included report Net Worth Linechart (under 
Assets & Liabilities) almost immediately crashes the UI - no message 
that I can see.  The LCK file is left open as well.


I found this out when I tried to run one of my saved report 
configurations which was based on this one.  I deleted the custom 
configuration and just tried to run the default one but see same 
behaviour.


This was not a problem under 5.4


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Re: [GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report now crashes the UI

[Adrien Monteleone]

This is the second thread about reports crashing on Windows. I'm not 
sure if that is relevant, but like the other thread, I just tested the 
Net Worth Linechart with a simple file using the flatpak in a Linux VM 
and it does not crash. It produces the Linechart as expected.


So this is either something Windows specific, or specific to your book.

Regards,
Adrien

On 12/19/23 2:04 AM, WR D wrote:

Hi,

Installed Gnucash 5.5 for Windows.

I notice that running the included report Net Worth Linechart (under Assets & 
Liabilities) almost immediately crashes the UI - no message that I can see.  The 
LCK file is left open as well.

I found this out when I tried to run one of my saved report configurations 
which was based on this one.  I deleted the custom configuration and just tried 
to run the default one but see same behaviour.

This was not a problem under 5.4


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Re: [GNC] ANNOUNCE: GnuCash 5.5 Released

[Adrien Monteleone]

I just tested the flatpak in a Linux Mint Vanessa VM and it works fine 
with no crash.


I am getting some console messages when it runs reports that seem to 
indicate some issues, but the report(s) otherwise show up just fine. 
Those could just be specific to flatpak.


Your crash is either Windows specific, or specific to some data in your 
book.


Regards,
Adrien

On 12/18/23 8:12 AM, Glenn Fowler wrote:

Hi,

I checked and it's the same - GnuCash crashes and I see the report in
.\AppData\Local\Temp

Are you able to access the customer report on v5.5?


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Re: [GNC] Balance column Lost

[Adrien Monteleone]

Your welcome, and I'm glad you were able to recover the column.

Your suggestion sounds like a good idea. But what would be even nicer 
would be a menu option to restore default widths for any register in one 
click. (this is currently possible with invoice/bill column widths, but 
not registers, though I think that was being worked on at some point)


Regards,
Adrien

On 12/19/23 2:33 AM, Paras Desai wrote:



Hello Adrien

Thanks a lot for sparing your time to check on my problem. Really appreciate 
your support.

I did what you have suggested and i could get back my  balance column and along 
with the balance amount in my bank account ! 😁😁.

This made me think, in order to prevent this from recurring by some careless 
guys like me, is it possible to restrict the width of each column to a minimum 
dimension of pixels? This way we can prevent it from accidentally disappearing. 
Some suggestions are easier said  than implemented though ! And i do understand 
that.


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[GNC] Balance column Lost

[Paras Desai]

Hello Adrien

Thanks a lot for sparing your time to check on my problem. Really appreciate 
your support.

I did what you have suggested and i could get back my  balance column and along 
with the balance amount in my bank account ! 😁😁.

This made me think, in order to prevent this from recurring by some careless 
guys like me, is it possible to restrict the width of each column to a minimum 
dimension of pixels? This way we can prevent it from accidentally disappearing. 
Some suggestions are easier said  than implemented though ! And i do understand 
that.

With my best regards

Paras


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Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message

[Paras Desai]

Hello John

I uninstalled the GNU cash completely after saving my account files.

And then downloaded exe file again from sourceforge and reinstalled again.

After reinstall, the problem and error message i reported earlier disappeared.

I think some thing might have gone wrong during my earlier installation, though 
GNU cash showed successful installation.

With my best regards and against thanks for your kind support as always

Paras

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From: john 
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:43:52 AM
To: Paras Desai 
Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message

Paras,

Sorry, I misinterpreted

I find a message about lock file stating gnu cash instance is already running

That's normal after a crash, which prevents GnuCash removing the lock file. You 
can safely click "Open Anyway" in that case.

If you get the entry point error again could you take a screenshot? I can't 
find any references to "xmllOFTPClose" in any of our dependencies nor does 
Google find it.

Regards,
John Ralls




On Dec 18, 2023, at 17:57, Paras Desai  wrote:

Hello John.

Thanks for your reply

I did that.
Even  I restarted the computer.

But the problem persists.

Paras

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From: john 
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023 9:24:14 PM
To: Paras Desai 
Cc: gnucash-user@gnucash.org 
Subject: Re: [GNC] Gnu cash Version 5.5 error message



> On Dec 17, 2023, at 21:36, Paras Desai  wrote:
>
> Hello sirs
>
> I tried to upgrade to latest version.
>
>
> After it uninstalled old version and reinstalled successfully, and when I 
> tried to run the following message appeared
>
>
> [X]
>
> Gnucash.exe - Entry Point Not Found
>
> The procedure entry point xmllOFTPClose cloud not be located in the dynamic 
> link library c: program files(x86)gnucash\bin\libxmlsec1.dll
>
>
> When I tried to ignore this message and click ok, I find a message about lock 
> file stating gnu cash instance is already running
>
> I am on windows 10

Try killing the gnucash instance in Task Manager and restarting GnuCash 5.5. I 
hope that's a leftover from 5.4.

Regards,
John Ralls


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[GNC] Gnucash 5.5 Windows - included Net Worth Linechart report now crashes the UI

[WR D]

Hi,

Installed Gnucash 5.5 for Windows.

I notice that running the included report Net Worth Linechart (under Assets & 
Liabilities) almost immediately crashes the UI - no message that I can see.  
The LCK file is left open as well.

I found this out when I tried to run one of my saved report configurations 
which was based on this one.  I deleted the custom configuration and just tried 
to run the default one but see same behaviour.

This was not a problem under 5.4

Regards,
Bill
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