Re: [GNC] Updating gnucash

2024-03-27 Thread Adrien Monteleone
David, I could be mistaken, but I thought that the 'All' function negated the need to be viewing the CoA when running it, and that the non-All function operates as you describe. (context aware) Good tip about the task manager. Sometimes the process is so fast, you aren't sure if it

Re: [GNC] Updating gnucash

2024-03-27 Thread David Carlson
I agree with Adrien wholeheartedly. It is important to note that the Check and Repair function has a different scope of operation depending on which type of window has the current focus when it is invoked, and that if started from a window that allows access to the entire inventory of

Re: [GNC] Updating gnucash

2024-03-27 Thread Adrien Monteleone
In addition to the advice given by the other replies, it is advised to run Actions > Check & Repair > Check & Repair All when first opening a file after an upgrade between major releases. These checks and repairs are supposed to run automatically, but that doesn't always go smoothly or

Re: [GNC] Updating gnucash

2024-03-27 Thread Michael or Penny Novack
I am currently running version 4.12 for two different organizations. If I was to update to 5.12 would I just download it and install it into the same folders or would I need to transfer the data files? Nathan Because this keeps coming up ... The DATA files (your books, etc.)

Re: [GNC] Updating gnucash

2024-03-27 Thread sunfish62--- via gnucash-user
The update process depends on your operating system. But keep in mind that GnuCash is only up to 5.5 (soon to be 5.6). ⁣David T.​ On Mar 27, 2024, 4:35 AM, at 4:35 AM, Nathan Rosenthal wrote: >I am currently running version 4.12 for two different organizations. > >If I was to update to 5.12

Re: [GNC] Updating gnucash

2024-03-26 Thread Geoff
Hi Nathan My experience is with Windows 10. Download the new version and it will uninstall the previous version for you. https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/Installation#Windows And always take a backup. https://wiki.c2.com/?BackupEarlyBackupOften Regards Geoff = On 25/03/2024 3:37 am,

[GNC] Updating gnucash

2024-03-26 Thread Nathan Rosenthal
I am currently running version 4.12 for two different organizations. If I was to update to 5.12 would I just download it and install it into the same folders or would I need to transfer the data files? Nathan ___ gnucash-user mailing list

Re: [GNC] Updating GnuCash

2023-12-18 Thread Adrien Monteleone
Yes. Regards, Adrien On 12/18/23 11:56 AM, Edwin Booth wrote: I just downloaded the GnuCash 5.5-1 onto my MacBook. This is the first update I’ve downloaded (currently running 5.4 but am still pretty new to it all—including the Mac). What do I do to update the program? Do I slide the icon over

[GNC] Updating GnuCash

2023-12-18 Thread Edwin Booth
I just downloaded the GnuCash 5.5-1 onto my MacBook. This is the first update I’ve downloaded (currently running 5.4 but am still pretty new to it all—including the Mac). What do I do to update the program? Do I slide the icon over to Applications now and replace the current version with the new

Re: [GNC] Updating Gnucash problem

2018-11-16 Thread Richard Jones
Please ignore last email. I have sorted it now ( thnak goodness!) by installing 3.3 again, but to a different folder. I have found that this automatically picks up my existing accounts and transactions. Well done, Gnucash! Richard On Fri, 16 Nov 2018 at 12:52, Richard Jones wrote: > Hello > Can

[GNC] Updating Gnucash problem

2018-11-16 Thread Richard Jones
Hello Can anyone advise how to fix this problem I have after trying unsuccessfully to update to a more recent version of Gnucash? Environment Windows 10. Existing Gnucash 2.6.6 2015-03.30. Tried to instal version 3.3 - after setting restore point. Update appeared successful but it would not work -