On Thu, 18 May 2000, Bill Gribble wrote:
> Richard Wackerbarth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > I would handle this by having the sample setups in QIF (or a native
> > gnucash) format and importing those files as needed. There is no
> > point in creating new mechanisms. However, it might be appropriate
> > to have a special "button" in the setup wizard to script the import.
>
> Having a skeleton of accounts in an .xac file is something that we've
> talked about for a while.
>
> However, it doesn't solve the "I'm a completely new user" problem.
> You really want a "walk through" which says, "do you have a bank
> account? what bank? what's the account number?" etc. I think a
> skeleton of standard accounts is a good thing but not enough in the
> long run.
I agree.
I was thinking more along the lines of the income/expense part of it with a
few dummy asset accounts that the user could mimick.
Having a "setup wizard" to lead the user in setting up his asset accounts is
even better (and more work).
Actually, I see two levels:
Do you have a(nother) bank account?
Do you have a(dditional) credit card(s)?
Do you have any stocks?
etc.
and
What is the name of the bank?
When did you open the account?
Does the bank pay interest on your deposits?
etc.
