Hi Dave, On Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 9:11 AM, Dave H <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi Ngewi, > > Thanks for your work on bringing this app to Android. > > I've been looking for the option to import the transactions from my > existing GnuCash file and cannot seem to find it. The only option I see is > "Import GnuCash Accounts" under "Account Preferences" - perhaps I'm missing > something here - any pointers ? > No, you're not missing anything. The Import GnuCash Accounts feature just now handles the files better. > > I'm using V.1.4.0-beta2 version of the app you posted earlier today on a > variety of android devices - Samsung Galaxy Tab running Android 2.6.35.7, > ASUS Transformer TF101 tablet running Android 4.0.3 and a Samsung Galaxy > Note 3 running Android 4.4.2 and don't seem to have an option to import > transactions anywhere ? > Just import "accounts" as usual and the transactions will come along. > > I've been able to import the account tree after a bit of a false start. I > forgot I had to export the account tree in xml format and exported the csv > format file first time around :-( Importing it on android just gives a > fairly unspecific error message - "an error occurred importing the GnuCash > accounts". Perhaps you could change the "Import GnuCash Accounts" to > something like "Import GnuCash Accounts (XML only)" or something similar as > a reminder to those of us that are doing this rarely? > You're right. I will look to make it clearer that XML is the supported format for import. And maybe provide a more descriptive message when something goes wrong. > Cheers Dave H. > > Thanks for the feedback! Regards, Ngewi > > > On 24 July 2014 00:03, Ngewi Fet <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> In the never-ending quest to bring GnuCash Android and GnuCash desktop >> closer together, I present the latest release of GnuCash Android: >> *v1.4.0-beta1*. >> >> I would like your help for testing this release to weed out any bugs >> before >> the wider release. >> >> Attached is a properly signed APK which you can easily install on your >> Android device. >> >> *NOTE: This is a beta release, so BACK UP YOUR DATA BEFORE INSTALLING*. >> >> >> The main highlights of this release are: >> >> - Multiple splits per transaction (including an all-new split editor) >> - Fixed computation of account balances (and corresponding movements >> caused >> by splits) >> - New: Importing of transactions from GnuCash XML file (not just accounts >> like before). >> - Use of accounting labels (instead of generic CREDIT/DEBIT) for >> transaction type >> >> >> I would especially like to hear about your experiences on the following: >> >> - Upgrade expericnce: should be seamless. But if you experience any loss >> of >> data, please let me know >> >> - Exporting and importing into GnuCash desktop with QIF and OFX. >> >> - UX for creating and deleting transactions/splits >> >> - Any thing else which you notice >> >> >> >> Even if you're not regularly using the Android app, if you have an Android >> device I would still appreciate your feedback. >> >> Thanks a lot in advance. >> >> Cheers, >> Ngewi F. >> >> >> P.S. After a few days on this list, I will release to the Play Store beta >> group as well. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> gnucash-devel mailing list >> [email protected] >> https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-devel >> >> > _______________________________________________ gnucash-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-devel
