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I'm not sure there is any single discussion on this outside of what
you'll find in the documentation.
There are plenty of list threads on the topic in general, but most of
them deal with a specific aspect, issue, error, etc.
'Best Practice' is to export small chunks and import the data in
batches, for example, monthly or yearly. (at most)
The import matcher learns as you go, so if you do small batches, the
effort to make corrections shrinks as it learns on subsequent imports.
(*important note - while you can make corrections after the import,
catching mistakes in the import process is better, because that is how
you manually 'teach' it when it gets something wrong.)
This also makes it easier for you to review the imported transactions
and affected accounts (possibly reconcile too) and then when you're
satisfied all is well, move on to the next import.
If any transactions are 'malformed' and GnuCash doesn't like the data
for some reason, working with a smaller set of data makes it easier to
find the offender and correct it before trying to re-import.
Depending on how much data you have, be prepared to spend a considerable
amount of time on this. But if you are methodical and meticulous, you're
only going to have to do this once.
If you get stuck on any part of the process, or a particular import
doesn't go smoothly, ask here with the details and someone should be
able to assist.
Regards,
Adrien
On 1/18/23 7:29 PM, rudy beuc wrote:
Hello,
I'm trying to migrate from Quickbooks to GnuCash.
I'd like to keep as much information as I can for record keeping. To
that end I've first been trying to import my accounts structure in via a
csv file and failing badly.
Pre Christmas holidays I was getting an error message I could not
interpret. Now I've installed the latest stable version 4.13 and it just
dies mid process.
I'm running on Windows 11 and using open office to manipulate the csv
files before trying to import.
Where can I find a good discussion or indepth material on importing csv
files, the expected format for them, ect...?
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