You are Correct. Preferences are global (per user), and saved reports are also global (per user). Each user has their own set of (global) preferences and saved reports. There are some File Properties that are stored in the datafile (File -> Properties) but Preferences (Edit -> Preferences) are stored for the user in the OS.
-derek On Thu, February 26, 2026 10:23 am, David Long wrote: > I use GnuCash for two entities, which are based in different countries and > have different currencies. > > When I switch from one to the other I have to remember to change currency > preferences on quite a few items. No big deal, but if I don't do it > correctly stuff does not work. Am I correct in thinking that the data file > does not include preferences for each particular entity? > > Also for reports I have created, which are relevant for one entity, but > meaningless for another. Same question, am I correct in thinking that the > reports I have created are not included in the data file for each entity? > > thanks > > David > _______________________________________________ > 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. > -- Derek Atkins 617-623-3745 [email protected] www.ihtfp.com Computer and Internet Security Consultant _______________________________________________ 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.
