Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread Jules Levinson
Will do. Yes, that would be simpler, but the sun is more likely to rise in the western sky tomorrow morning. I will have to represent her here in the hope of finding a solution and installing GnuCash successfully on her Mac. Thanks, Jules On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 12:07 AM John Ralls wrote: >

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread John Ralls
Please remember to copy the list on all replies. Perhaps it would be simpler if your wife joined the list? Regards, John Ralls > On Dec 3, 2018, at 3:49 PM, Jules Levinson wrote: > > John, > > I will relay this information to my wife. I don't know what version of the > MacOS is running on

[GNC] Working with compound interest on varying amounts

2018-12-02 Thread Hal Vaughan
For the past few years, for my business that is mostly about renovating or restoring houses and reselling them (not flipping - this work takes time), I’ve used a Python library I wrote myself to handle accounting. It was basically made up mostly of stuff I had, with a few new things added in.

[GNC] Learning relate Gnucash to bank in 3-letter anagram world

2018-12-02 Thread Jonathan Ames
Hi -- Obviously I'm new to Gnucash, though I've had it four years and decided after a few attempts that I had insufficient IQ, and was perhaps myself an evolutionary side-track. So on this last attempt I got accounts established; however, when time to attach to bank, or even copy and download

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread Gerry Starnes
Actually I’m a MacHead. =)The GnuCash installation is not clear and different programs install differently. It doesn’t do the usual “Drag this to Applications” kind of instruction. Some open source programs use a variety of installation procedures. Just glad I figured it out.

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread David Cousens
Lorrie, At some point instead of opening the main file "finances.gnucash" it would appear you have opened a backup copy of the file, which is why it has the form "finances.gnucash.20181202.gnucash". Each time Gnucash is opened, it copies the file ".gnucash it"

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread David T. via gnucash-user
Dave, I'm pretty sure Gerry was not talking about configuration files. His references to folders in Applications suggests that. The terminology he uses suggests he is more familiar with Windows or Linux than the Mac, since (as John notes elsewhere) the only installation one needs to do for

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread D via gnucash-user
; name that I created when I used "save as" though I used "save" but the log > file name looks right. What is happening? Is this a problem? > > > > finances.gnucash.20181202.gnucash > > finances.gnucash.20181202.gnucash.20181202095503 > > If you used S

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread Philip Burg
#2 If you are using Windows 10 the latest update improved Windows Defender. Look at your messages (bottom right corner of screen and check to see if defender has blocked it, if so click on the message and it will take you to the defender window where you can enter gnucash. exe as a trusted app,

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread John Ralls
> On Dec 3, 2018, at 2:17 AM, Jules Levinson wrote: > > I have used GnuCash for many years, but only on Windows. My wife has > decided to give GnuCash a try. She uses a Mac. I've never used one. > > She downloaded the current *.dmg file from the website and then did > whatever one does on a

Re: [GNC] How to automate $ value on the contra account when editing a transaction

2018-12-02 Thread John Ralls
> On Dec 3, 2018, at 6:33 AM, David wasserman wrote: > > I have the habit of duplicating previous transactions rather than entering > the whole thing afresh. > > It occurs to me that in a simple Debit and Credit entry that it may be > possible to have the contra entry mimic the first amount,

Re: [GNC] Import qif does not remember account allocation.

2018-12-02 Thread John Ralls
> On Dec 3, 2018, at 6:06 AM, David wasserman wrote: > > Running Ubuntu 18.04. GNC version 2.6.19. > > Whereas GNC remembers previous account allocation on my Mastercard. > Importing from my recently new AMEX credit card, the system doesn't > remember the account allocation even for exactly

Re: [GNC] Installing 3.3 on Mac OS Mojave

2018-12-02 Thread John Ralls
> On Dec 3, 2018, at 3:38 AM, Gerry Starnes wrote: > > I am trying to install the 3.3-1 version on my upgraded OS (Mojave > 10.14.1). I've downloaded and run the dmg from Sourceforge. It shows me the > directory program and support files in a separate window. When I double > click on the

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread David Reiser via gnucash-user
On a Mac, the Gnucash support files are either in the app bundle itself, or in ~/Library/Application Support/Gnucash, so it takes a little work to move them from Windows/Linux to a Mac. -- Dave Reiser dbrei...@icloud.com > On Dec 2, 2018, at 3:15 PM, Gerry Starnes wrote: > > I had the

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread Jules Levinson
Thanks to everyone who is trying to help us install GnuCash. Never having used a Mac, and also never having had any trouble with GnuCash on Windows (I am no fan of Windows, but GnuCash does run on my machines without difficulty), I am surprised to learn that others have experienced such issues and

[GNC] How to automate $ value on the contra account when editing a transaction

2018-12-02 Thread David wasserman
I have the habit of duplicating previous transactions rather than entering the whole thing afresh. It occurs to me that in a simple Debit and Credit entry that it may be possible to have the contra entry mimic the first amount, either entered or edited. Not a big problem but a niggle that I

[GNC] Import qif does not remember account allocation.

2018-12-02 Thread David wasserman
Running Ubuntu 18.04. GNC version 2.6.19. Whereas GNC remembers previous account allocation on my Mastercard. Importing from my recently new AMEX credit card, the system doesn't remember the account allocation even for exactly the same transaction multiple times previously booked. How to fix,

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread Jason Psenak
I was having the same issues no matter where I put it. I was able to finally get it to run by dragging it to the dock and then launching. Works fine for me now. On Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 2:16 PM Gerry Starnes wrote: > I had the same problem with 3.3. I had to add a couple of steps though. > > 1)

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread Gerry Starnes
I had the same problem with 3.3. I had to add a couple of steps though. 1) renamed the old folder in Applications to GnuCash 2.2 2) created a new folder for GnuCash 3.3 in the Applications folder. 3) copied all of the files in the window that opened when I double clicked the installer volume to

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread David Reiser via gnucash-user
On Dec 2, 2018, at 12:17 PM, Jules Levinson wrote: > > I have used GnuCash for many years, but only on Windows. My wife has > decided to give GnuCash a try. She uses a Mac. I've never used one. > > She downloaded the current *.dmg file from the website and then did > whatever one does on a Mac

Re: [GNC] Can no longer print checks

2018-12-02 Thread Ronal B Morse
Thank you. I don't have a solution, but I can tell you I have experienced the same problem with Windows, except in my case the application was "NannyPay2", which is a front end for FileMakerPro. In that case the print dialog would not accept any input into the page range settings and that led to

[GNC] Installing 3.3 on Mac OS Mojave

2018-12-02 Thread Gerry Starnes
I am trying to install the 3.3-1 version on my upgraded OS (Mojave 10.14.1). I've downloaded and run the dmg from Sourceforge. It shows me the directory program and support files in a separate window. When I double click on the program, it verifies then asks if I want to run the program downloaded

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread Lorrie Laskey
e and saved the file. > > > > However, the file name doesn't look right. See below. It is using the > name that I created when I used "save as" though I used "save" but the log > file name looks right. What is happening? Is this a problem? > > > >

Re: [GNC] new user help

2018-12-02 Thread Stephen M. Butler
On 12/1/18 1:47 PM, Stephanie Selser wrote: I need someone to help configure our not for profit club bookkeeping. Preferably in person - Portland area Oregon ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your subscription preferences

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread Colin Law
ot; though I used "save" but the log file > name looks right. What is happening? Is this a problem? > > finances.gnucash.20181202.gnucash > finances.gnucash.20181202.gnucash.20181202095503 If you used Save As to save to that file, then that file becomes the current file i

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread Lorrie Laskey
s happening? Is this a problem? - finances.gnucash.20181202.gnucash - finances.gnucash.20181202.gnucash.20181202095503 Thanks, On Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 9:15 AM Colin Law wrote: > On Sun, 2 Dec 2018 at 17:11, Lorrie Laskey wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > So I need to use &quo

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread Frederick Bambrough
In message Jules Levinson wrote: > I have used GnuCash for many years, but only on Windows. My wife has > decided to give GnuCash a try. She uses a Mac. I've never used one. > > She downloaded the current *.dmg file from the website and then did > whatever one does on a Mac to install an

Re: [GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread Richard Jones
Jules The answer is that you have to drag the dmg file ( system image file) to the applications folder. That is what installs it as an app. see https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/64845/how-do-i-install-applications-from-a-dmg-file I am currently engaged in a very similar process - except

Re: [GNC] Accounting Modules

2018-12-02 Thread Stephen M. Butler
On 12/1/18 6:20 PM, Christopher Lam wrote: Dear Stephen Most describe various transaction *types* - They are also different modules in a business financial package. (1) GL ones are regular everyday money movements (2) AP/AR transactions are business amounts owed/payable and are already

Re: [GNC] Can no longer print checks

2018-12-02 Thread HB Sidman via gnucash-user
It gives me the choice of All (pre-selected) or pages. Selection and current page are dimmed and cannot be selected. All does not work and when I put a 1 or 1-2 in for pages it does not work either. HB On 12/2/2018 11:15 AM, Ronal B Morse wrote: Sidman, can you manually enter a value/select

[GNC] Installation on a Mac

2018-12-02 Thread Jules Levinson
I have used GnuCash for many years, but only on Windows. My wife has decided to give GnuCash a try. She uses a Mac. I've never used one. She downloaded the current *.dmg file from the website and then did whatever one does on a Mac to install an application. Several times. Many times.

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread Colin Law
On Sun, 2 Dec 2018 at 17:11, Lorrie Laskey wrote: > > Hi, > > So I need to use "save" instead of "save as"? My "save" option is grayed out. It will be greyed out until you change something. Once you change something then it should be enabled. If not then that probably means you did a Save As

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread Lorrie Laskey
Hi, So I need to use "save" instead of "save as"? My "save" option is grayed out. Thanks, On Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 8:53 AM Colin Law wrote: > On Sun, 2 Dec 2018 at 16:40, Lorrie Laskey wrote: > > > > Hi all, > > > > This message is for two topics. If you respond, please either select one > >

Re: [GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread Colin Law
On Sun, 2 Dec 2018 at 16:40, Lorrie Laskey wrote: > > Hi all, > > This message is for two topics. If you respond, please either select one > topic or divide the message by topic to make it easier for me to follow the > messages. > > #1 Saving > I don't understand how to save Gnucash or properly

[GNC] How to save Gnucash and Lock file issues

2018-12-02 Thread Lorrie Laskey
Hi all, This message is for two topics. If you respond, please either select one topic or divide the message by topic to make it easier for me to follow the messages. #1 Saving I don't understand how to save Gnucash or properly close it, it seems. I have used Gnucash for years and used the

Re: [GNC] Can no longer print checks

2018-12-02 Thread Ronal B Morse
Sidman, can you manually enter a value/select an option from the now blank "page range" setting? There should be options for "all" and "range" with a dialog box, and "current page" or similar. RBM On Sun, 2018-12-02 at 10:04 -0600, David Carlson wrote: > I have run out of ideas. Any others

Re: [GNC] Can no longer print checks

2018-12-02 Thread David Carlson
I have run out of ideas. Any others able to help? David C On Sun, Dec 2, 2018 at 8:18 AM HB Sidman wrote: > There is no problem printing from other programs. Because of my work I > print from 10 or 15 different programs to printers and pdf. I have tried to > print checks and reports to pdf

Re: [GNC] Can't post an Invoice, no post to account?

2018-12-02 Thread John Whitmore
On Fri, Nov 30, 2018 at 01:08:40PM +, Maf. King wrote: > On Friday, 30 November 2018 12:00:05 GMT John Ralls wrote: > > > On Nov 30, 2018, at 7:26 PM, John Whitmore wrote: > > > > > > Sorry I might have missed something in an update or perhaps it's due to > > > the > > > version installed on

Re: [GNC] Can no longer print checks

2018-12-02 Thread HB Sidman via gnucash-user
There is no problem printing from other programs. Because of my work I print from 10 or 15 different programs to printers and pdf. I have tried to print checks and reports to pdf and it will print. However, the result is a blank page. HB On 12/2/2018 9:00 AM, David Carlson wrote: That

Re: [GNC] Can no longer print checks

2018-12-02 Thread HB Sidman via gnucash-user
This is the modified fix that I ran: - click on Control Panel via Cortana search  - Click on Internet Options  - Select the Programs Tab  - At the bottom of the tab, select Set Programs  - Select the bottom option "set program access and computer defaults"  - You are then asked to choose

Re: [GNC] Can no longer print checks

2018-12-02 Thread David Carlson
That behavior is very similar to what you see when the output goes to the wrong printer. Have you tried things like printing to PDF or printing from a different program? David C On Sun, Dec 2, 2018, 7:31 AM HB Sidman I ran the fix - modified for windows 10 64 and Microsoft Edge/IE11. Never >

Re: [GNC] Can no longer print checks

2018-12-02 Thread HB Sidman via gnucash-user
I ran the fix - modified for windows 10 64 and Microsoft Edge/IE11. Never had the problem with the reports not showing just not printing. It did not work. When I bring up a report or check to print, I clink on "print". This opens the print window box. It shows my printer as "ready". In the

Re: [GNC] gnucash-user Digest, Vol 189, Issue 2

2018-12-02 Thread Daniel Rosenberg
> Thank you so much for that. I added the line and now I am able to retrieve > quotes. I missed the original message in september, so thank you very much > for repeating it. I added a screenshot with the modification. [image: grafik.png] > > -- Forwarded message -- > From:

Re: [GNC] When will there be a new Finance::Quote version on CPAN?

2018-12-02 Thread Eric Coates
Hi OK, that's clear enough - even for me! Many thanks. I'll try making the mod tomorrow (taking all the precautions I can think of) and try to download prices in the evening (when a new lot become available). Best wishes Eric ___ gnucash-user

Re: [GNC] Activating EBanking in GnuCash

2018-12-02 Thread roxart
Hi there sorry the first 2 times it told me it wouldn't get posted because my EMail was not registered yet... I didn't mean to double post anything. I will also try the de list thanks -- Sent from: http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/GnuCash-User-f1415819.html

Re: [GNC] Activating EBanking in GnuCash

2018-12-02 Thread John Ralls
> On Dec 2, 2018, at 7:52 PM, roxart wrote: > > Hello all > > I hope you guys can help me - Im trying to set up EBanking in GnuCash and Im > failing... > From the bank I have following information: > DirectLink enabled > Customer ID > User ID > EBICS profile > Region/Inst.-Nr. > Name of bank

[GNC] Activating EBanking in GnuCash

2018-12-02 Thread roxart
Hello all I hope you guys can help me - Im trying to set up EBanking in GnuCash and Im failing... >From the bank I have following information: DirectLink enabled Customer ID User ID EBICS profile Region/Inst.-Nr. Name of bank Credit Suisse Schweiz AG EBICS Host ID EBICS URL EBICS encryption

Re: [GNC] Profit & Loss report totals are zero?

2018-12-02 Thread Christopher Lam
Hi Jon Please check that the Profit report currency is the same as the account currency. C On Fri, 30 Nov 2018 at 15:34, drwho wrote: > Using Gnu Cash 2.6.15, when I run Reports --> Income & Expense --> > Profit & Loss, total revenue, total expense and net income for period > are all zero, but