Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-11 Thread Geert Janssens
Op zondag 9 februari 2025 19:18:38 Midden-Europese standaardtijd schreef Steve Butler: > I had to experiment with the fields to find that amount negated worked the > best for me. > > Make a copy of your file and run experiments using the different amount > fields to see what happens. Once you fi

Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-09 Thread Steve Butler
I had to experiment with the fields to find that amount negated worked the best for me. Make a copy of your file and run experiments using the different amount fields to see what happens. Once you find a setup that works for you, switch back to your production file and move forward. On Sat, Feb

Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-09 Thread Michael or Penny Novack via gnucash-user
On 2/9/2025 5:11 AM, David Cousens wrote: David I think the main issue is there is no well defined protocol/standard for CSV data and the importer does not know where the CSV file originates and whether the data is presented from the perspective of the entity which provided the data or that of t

Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-09 Thread sunfish62--- via gnucash-user
David, I was not confused about the reasons for the change in terminology.  OP indicated confusion about that change in terminology, and asked how the new terms related to their past experience. I was attempting to provide that connection. I don't use csv much at all with GnuCash, preferring

Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-09 Thread David Cousens
David I think the main issue is there is no well defined protocol/standard for CSV data and the importer does not know where the CSV file originates and whether the data is presented from the perspective of the entity which provided the data or that of the entity which has received the data which

Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-08 Thread sunfish62--- via gnucash-user
Since no one else has stepped in, I'll add my perspective. Please bear in mind that I don't use csv imports much. You originally asked what relationship the new terms had to the old ones. My recollection of the discussions (which take place on gnucash.org, not reddit or github, fysa) is that

Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-08 Thread Gio Bacareza
So I searched more in Reddit and GitHub and it seems that this has not been resolved yet. Here's the summary of my findings if any of you would find it useful. - *May 2023 – rellieberman*: Reported confusion over removal of *Deposit/Withdrawal* fields in CSV import. - *May 2023 – Vincent Dawans, J

Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-08 Thread Gio Bacareza
Dear Brad and Others, Thank you for your response. I appreciate the link you provided, but it seems to only discuss QIF conversions. While I may consider QIF in the future, I'm currently looking for guidance specifically on the new CSV import fields in GnuCash 5.10. I've used CSV import successf

Re: [GNC] confusion on new fields in csv import

2025-02-08 Thread Brad Morrison
Hi Gio/GNUCash users, https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Importing.2FExporting_Data - here is the FAQ section on importing & exporting data, you could also try searching the GnuCash Wiki for more information for "CSV" In addition, which operating system are you using? --- Thanks, Brad - http