Hi Steven & GNUcash users, Another alternative to building an inventory or CRM module for GnuCash would be to use a commercial alternative like Odoo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odoo
https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/List_of_external_software_interfaces - a lot of plug ins have been attempted, but it is a lot of work to keep them maintained on a very low budget over time... --- Thanks, Brad - https://www.facebook.com/brad.morrison.12327/ & https://norcal.social/@BradMorrison On 2025-01-05 17:35, Jediator wrote: > Add-on modules are called plugins in GNC, which won't be easy to do since GNC > is still based on the old-fashioned C APIs (C++ conversion is still ongoing). > A simple query "how to create plugins in gnucash" on google yielded the > following AI-generated answer (John or anyone from the dev team please > comment). I guess the best way to achieve what you want is to contact the > dev team and get your requests on their roadmap. A big $donation$ may help > achieve your goal sooner... > > Hope this helps. Cheers! > > -- ND > *---------------------------------------* > To create a GnuCash plugin, you need towrite code using the GnuCash C API, > which allows you to interact with the GnuCash data and interface, essentially > building a custom extension that integrates with the existing GnuCash > functionality;this involves creating a new C project, defining your plugin's > functions, and registering it with the GnuCash plugin manager to be loaded > when the application starts up. > Key steps involved in creating a GnuCash plugin: > > * > *Understand the GnuCash API:* > Familiarize yourself with the GnuCash C API documentation, which > outlines the functions and structures you can use to access and > manipulate data within GnuCash, including accounts, transactions, > and other financial elements. > * > *Set up a development environment:* > o *Install necessary tools:*Ensure you have a C compiler, a > suitable IDE (like Code::Blocks or Visual Studio), and access to > the GnuCash source code (to reference the API). > o *Create a new project:*Start a new C project in your IDE. > * > *Write your plugin code:* > o *Include GnuCash headers:*Import the necessary GnuCash header > files to access the API functions. > o *Define plugin structure:*Implement the required plugin > functions as outlined in the GnuCash documentation, including > initialization, data access, UI elements (if needed), and > cleanup routines. > o *Data manipulation:*Use the GnuCash API functions to interact > with the financial data within GnuCash, such as creating new > accounts, adding transactions, or modifying existing data. > o *GUI integration (optional):*If your plugin requires a user > interface, leverage the GnuCash GUI toolkit to create custom > dialogs, menus, or widgets that integrate seamlessly with the > GnuCash application. > * > *Register your plugin:* > o *Plugin registration function:*Implement the necessary functions > to register your plugin with the GnuCash plugin manager, > providing information like the plugin name, description, and > initialization function. > * > *Compile and link:* > o *Compile your code:*Compile your plugin code into a shared > library (e.g., .so on Linux) that can be loaded by GnuCash. > o *Place the library:*Place the compiled plugin library in the > appropriate GnuCash plugin directory. > * > *Testing and debugging:* > o *Start GnuCash:*Launch GnuCash and check if your plugin is > loaded correctly. > o *Test functionality:*Thoroughly test your plugin's features to > ensure it interacts with GnuCash data as expected and does not > introduce any conflicts. > > Important considerations: > > * > *API stability:* > Be aware that the GnuCash API may change between versions, so > consider potential updates required when upgrading GnuCash. > * > *Community support:* > Reach out to the GnuCash community forums or mailing lists if you > need help with plugin development. > > On 1/5/25 4:43 PM, Steven via gnucash-user wrote: > >> I am just curious if there is a source for add on modules to GnuCash. I >> have seen many questions about tracking inventory. I think add on modules >> to handle inventory as well as CRM would be nice to have everything >> integrated. > _______________________________________________ > gnucash-user mailing list > gnucash-user@gnucash.org > To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: > https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user > ----- > Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. > You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All. _______________________________________________ gnucash-user mailing list gnucash-user@gnucash.org To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user ----- Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All.
