I don't think compressed files will import. Only uncompressed XML. I need to also make that clear in the app too, I think.
But yes, just import the normal file. On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 12:30 AM, Dave H <[email protected]> wrote: > 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
