Hi Again Ngewi, Thanks for the feedback. So just to be clear if I want to import the accounts and transactions to your app I just copy the compressed GnuCash xml file as is to my android device via dropbox and import from the app ?
Thanks Dave. On 27 July 2014 08:16, Ngewi Fet <[email protected]> wrote: > 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
