CSV Import is documented in https://www.gnucash.org/docs/v4/C/gnucash-help/trans-import.html#trans-import-csv In a lot more detail than the Guide and Concepts Manual (which is hardly more than a list of headings).
The only dataset demonstrated is a screenshot in Figure 6.5. The CSV Import Preview Panel https://www.gnucash.org/docs/v4/C/gnucash-help/figures/Help_CSV_Import_transactions_Preview.png So, the csv imports account transactions with the transfer account. * Multi-split: Selecting this check box allows the splits for a single transaction to be defined on consecutive lines within the file with each line defining a single split. If not selected each line is assumed to contain the information for a single transaction including one or two splits; A file or at least an image is needed to go with that multi-split statement. >From the manual it's clear all that is required are the extra splits, but this isn't the case is it? In a previous post the direction is just export a multi-split and look at the file. Required data: Date, Deposit/Withdrawal, Description??, Account, Transfer Account??. I haven't been through the code but understand a missing date entry indicates it's a multi-split (so csv lines aren't data records in the normal sense). That's a lot simpler than a csv export. An export has an account line for *every* transaction. Why would that be required for a csv import of an account when it isn't needed for single splits? It's redundant data complicating file preparation. I expect CSV Import is fairly close to the initial process for most users and I knew something wasn't right about it compared to other software. It's described in The Emperor's New Clothes (as with the definition of split). _______________________________________________ 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.
