Re: [GNC] how to import a csv of transactions?

2021-07-16 Thread Tim Hume via gnucash-user
Hi Flywire, The easiest way I've found is to study the exact format that GnuCash exports transactions as CSV. Then arrange (if possible) for the CSV files you want to import to have exactly the same format as this. Then when you're on the import CSV transaction page, you can select GnuCash

[GNC] how to import a csv of transactions?

2021-07-13 Thread flywire
I've had success importing csv files with https://github.com/sdementen/piecash ___ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user If

Re: [GNC] how to import a csv of transactions?

2021-07-13 Thread Arman Schwarz
I ended up doing the merge manually with a text editor, by just copying the account structure over and then the individual transactions. On Tue, 13 Jul 2021 at 15:34, Arman Schwarz wrote: > Thanks for the replies. To clarify, I have 2 separate gnucash files, one > for my everyday expenses and

Re: [GNC] how to import a csv of transactions?

2021-07-12 Thread Arman Schwarz
Thanks for the replies. To clarify, I have 2 separate gnucash files, one for my everyday expenses and another for investments. In retrospect I regret this decision and wanted to merge them together. Steps I followed: 1) Go to the everyday accounts file and rename the top-level accounts by

Re: [GNC] how to import a csv of transactions?

2021-07-12 Thread David Carlson
Arman, While CSV transaction imports are definitely supported in GnuCash, there have been some bugs reported with the 'new' CSV importer. There used to be a fatal bug with the 'old' CSV importer that caused GnuCash to crash if the incorrect date format was selected, and it may still be possible

Re: [GNC] how to import a csv of transactions?

2021-07-12 Thread D. via gnucash-user
I would also wonder at Arman's comment "getting transactions out of one gnucash file and into another." What exactly are you trying to do, Arman? It sounds like you believe you need to export your old data into the new version. This is not necessary; gnucash can read the existing data file.

Re: [GNC] how to import a csv of transactions?

2021-07-12 Thread Geoff
Hi Arman Yes, this *definitely* works with v4.4 on Windows. I haven't tried v4.6 yet, but I'd be surprised if it was broken. See the fifth post in this thread which includes screenshots and a sample CSV file:

[GNC] how to import a csv of transactions?

2021-07-12 Thread Arman Schwarz
I've tried on both 4.4 and 4.6 but it seems that importing csv transactions is broken. Before I continue down this path, is csv importing an actually supported feature or are the issues with it known? Normally I'd put more effort into repro steps but I think it's so broken the devs hopefully