I now have version 3.10 - and all my data. Thank you for all your help Regards, Sinclair
On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 at 20:30, sinclair turrell <[email protected]> wrote: > Wow! Installed v2.6.0, loaded my original save file from the history and > it is all there. Thank you so much for your help! > > Regards, Sinclair > > > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > Virus-free. > www.avast.com > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > <#m_-7844484375600032857_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 at 20:18, sinclair turrell <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Apologies, hopefully I've replied correctly this time. >> >> It seems that I have skipped several versions and my data is not >> compatible with 3.10. I shall do as you suggest, go back to an early >> version and upgrade incrementally. I'll start with 2.6 and let you know how >> I get on. >> >> Thank you, >> Sinclair >> >> >> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> Virus-free. >> www.avast.com >> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> <#m_-7844484375600032857_m_-221958222937141768_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> >> On Wed, 17 Jun 2020 at 19:57, David Carlson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> As for the data file location, it should be in your user space. A >>> sub-folder of documents is a good choice. >>> >>> On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 1:40 PM Adrien Monteleone < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> > First, please send replies to the list, not just me personally. That >>> way >>> > others can help, and everyone can benefit from the discussion. (use >>> > reply-list or reply-all if that is easier) >>> > >>> > ----- >>> > >>> > The file can be located anywhere you want. It doesn’t need to be in a >>> > particular folder. >>> > >>> > If the previous version was 2.6.19 or 2.6.21, you may have found a bug. >>> > (or you may need to step up more slowly) >>> > >>> > The recommended upgrade path from 2.6.x is to first get to 2.6.19 or >>> > 2.6.21, then upgrade to 3.0, then upgrade to 3.10. (you might be able >>> to >>> > use 3.1 instead of 3.0, and maybe even jump straight from 2.6.19/21 --> >>> > 3.10, but a developer or someone more versed in this would have to >>> comment) >>> > >>> > If the version was 2.4, or even older like 2.2, then you’ll have to >>> step >>> > through each of those first. >>> > >>> > For example, 2.2 --> 2.4 --> 2.6 --> 2.6.21 --> 3.0 --> 3.10 >>> > >>> > ----- >>> > >>> > See the Wiki FAQ on upgrading paths: >>> > >>> https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Using_Different_Versions.2C_Up_And_Downgrade >>> > >>> > Note that it recommends you run Actions > Check & Repair after each >>> time >>> > you open the file with the next higher version. >>> > >>> > Of course, work with a *copy* of the file. Once it is squared away, you >>> > can make a new backup of the converted file, and then delete the older >>> > backup. >>> > >>> > Regards, >>> > Adrien >>> > >>> > >>> > > On Jun 17, 2020 w25d169, at 1:24 PM, sinclair turrell < >>> > [email protected]> wrote: >>> > > >>> > > Hello Adrian and thank you for your reply. >>> > > >>> > > I am using Windows 10 and the version of GnuCash that I installed was >>> > indeed 3.10. The version I replaced was 2.something - it was a good few >>> > years old >>> > > >>> > > My original save file still appears in the history but GnuCash can't >>> > find it - neither can I. >>> > > >>> > > I can open the file that I backed up OK, this is .gnucash, but the >>> > problem is that the accounts are blank - please see attachment . >>> > > >>> > > I'm not sure if this is relevant but the backup file is located in >>> > Documents rather than Gnucash itself. >>> > >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > gnucash-user mailing list >>> > [email protected] >>> > To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: >>> > https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user >>> > If you are using Nabble or Gmane, please see >>> > https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists for more information. >>> > ----- >>> > Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. >>> > You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All. >>> > >>> >>> >>> -- >>> David Carlson >>> _______________________________________________ >>> gnucash-user mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: >>> https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user >>> If you are using Nabble or Gmane, please see >>> https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists for more information. >>> ----- >>> Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. >>> You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All. >>> >> >> >> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> Virus-free. >> www.avast.com >> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> >> <#m_-7844484375600032857_m_-221958222937141768_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> > _______________________________________________ gnucash-user mailing list [email protected] To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user If you are using Nabble or Gmane, please see https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Mailing_Lists for more information. ----- Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. 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