> "AFAIK the import process for securites and transactions with currency > changesis problematical even when importing data re-exported from GnuCash." > ... > "One thing you could try is to create a correct dummy transaction of > thetype(s) you need to import, export them to CSV using the > multi-splitmulti-line ( default GnuCash Export Format) and then try > reimporting theminto GnuCash using the same format. If that works you can > examine the CSVexport format and put your import data in the same format > before trying toimport it.David Cousens" > > Thanks, David. I've spent a lot of time trying to automate my migration and > so far I haven't been able to do it well, but I keep trying, finally giving > up and doing it manually. > > I took your suggestion and exported an account with transactions similar to > the ones I mentioned in my original post - without the ability to write good > script, it appears I'd spend a lot more time massaging .csv data into usable > form that might not be quite good enough. I think I'll do it manually. > Thanks, anyway. > > David, I was mistaken. I found the "GnuCash format" import to be very useful for some routine transactions in which only the date changes - pay splits with standard deductions and similar things. It's allowed me to import my accounts further back much more quickly than doing it manually. Thanks. I didn't want posterity to see a negative comment record of this useful tool. _______________________________________________ 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 you are using Nabble or Gmane, please see https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists for more information. ----- Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All.
