Using a SX with a variable, that you trigger with the Since Last Run feature, would involve fewer repetitive motions.
The transaction won't get created until you provide a value. But if you are using many SX entries, it can be difficult to see the ones you are interested in at any given moment. Note also that the SLR hangs with a pending SX and if you don't provide all the requested values, you have to cancel, which prevents any other SXes from getting created. So, YMMV. David T. On January 11, 2026 5:51:34 AM GMT+05:30, Sherlock <[email protected]> wrote: >So, the "copy the amount and pastes" approach is appropriate. > >On 1/10/26 2:05 PM, R Losey wrote: >> That's my concern with using "scheduled" transactions -- they do not happen >> on any regular basis. >> >> But I think only scheduled transactions can use variables. >> >> So, maybe a transaction that is never automatically entered, but can be >> available as a "since last run". >> >> >> I don't need to duplicate the transaction - I just have the auto-complete >> recall the previous transaction and then enter the correct dollar amount on >> each of the splits. >> >> On Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM Sherlock <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Richard, >>> >>> AutoHotkey is not part of Windows. On Mac, you could consider using >>> Hammerspoon (along with Karabiner). See https://www.hammerspoon.org/ >>> and https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/ >>> >>> Using a scheduled transaction would make sense if the transactions are >>> entered regularly. If not, a duplicate transaction and copy/paste >>> approach is probably best. >>> >>> Regarding duplication with more than 4 entries, you can implement a >>> keyboard shortcut to do any number of entries or strike it multiple >>> times. The only issue I can think of is the requirement to be >>> consistent with the initial location so the script tabs over appropriately. >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Sherlock >>> >>> >>> >>> On 1/10/26 9:23 AM, R Losey wrote: >>>> AutoHotKey is not part of Windows, right? Actually, I use GnuCash on >>> both >>>> Mac and Windows; probably slightly more on Mac than Windows. >>>> >>>> I like the idea of a manual scheduled transaction, because some have more >>>> than 4 entries. >>>> >>>> On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM Sherlock <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Richard, >>>>> >>>>> Assuming you're still using Windows, I suggest you consider using >>>>> AutoHotkey. Mapping a hotkey to copy the amount entered in a field, and >>>>> then tab over and paste the amount 3 times should be straight forward. >>>>> See https://www.autohotkey.com/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> >>>>> Sherlock >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 1/9/26 2:44 PM, R Losey wrote: >>>>>> Greetings, all. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have multiple occasions in which I have a 4-way spilt - all of the >>>>>> amounts are the same and I'm finding it tedious to enter the same >>> number >>>>>> four times. >>>>>> >>>>>> I know GnuCash has variables, but I think they only work for Scheduled >>>>>> Transactions. >>>>>> >>>>>> Is there a way to make the data entry easier? Perhaps (if not using a >>>>>> variable), a keyboard shortcut? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks to the maintainers for a great program! >>>>>> Thanks to the people in this group, from whom I have learned much! >>>>>> > >_______________________________________________ >gnucash-user mailing list >[email protected] >To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: >https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user >----- >Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. >You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All. _______________________________________________ gnucash-user mailing list [email protected] To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user ----- Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All.
