On Mon, 31 Jan 2005 17:25:13 -0600, Rod Engelsman wrote:
> Joe Conner wrote:
>> I have calc2qif. Unfortunately it does not open later versions of
>> Quicken files. Does anyone have a macro that will open a .QDF Quicken
>> file? If not, is anyone willing to take this on as a project?
>>
>> I am not a programmer, but a "calc2qdf" macro would be very useful to
>> me. If not, is anyone willing to take this on as a project?
>>
>>
> QDF files were never meant for data transfer AFAIK. That's what QIF is
> for. But that is being deprecated in favor of the newer OFX format which
> is an XML based standard format developed by Intuit, Microsoft, and
> another company that I can't remember right now. Anyway, the OFX
> standard is publicly documented. You should see if your app will export
> to either OFX or QIF.
>
> If it will do an export to QIF, then just use the calc2qif. If it will
> do the OFX, then beg, weedle, or pay someone to write a macro to import
> that format. It's plain-text, XML, and well-documented, so an ofx2calc
> macro is not out of the question.
>
> Rod
After reading this message it occurs to me that maybe the best way to
handle this would be to file an RFE and hope that a developer takes it on
as this is the best way to have requests such as this evaluated.
If you haven't already registered, do the following:
1. To file an issue you must register with OOo by clicking the
Register link at the top right of www.openoffice.org,
2. Fill in your information
3. Reply to the confirmation email that will be sent to the address
you provided.
4. Once you have confirmed, go to www.openoffice.org again 5. And
click on the "Bugs & Issues" link in the General links box.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. It is important that you file
any examples with the issue to ensure your need is understood.
--
Documentation Co-lead
"Dinna meddle wi' things ye ken nuthin' aboot!"
J.H.
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