Re: [Bug 638227] New: Concept Guide §7.2: New Account Hierarchy menu command path and new file creation

[Yawar Amin]

Derek,

On 2010-12-29, at 09:21, Derek Atkins wrote:

>> […]
>> 
>> On a related note, what is the difference between New File and New Account Hierarchy in practice? It seems to me they accomplish the same thing.
> 
> The difference is whether or not you start with a new (empty) file.  The
> latter (New Account Hierarchy) will allow you to add additional sets of
> accounts to your existing data file (adding new hierarchies).  So, for
> example, you could start with the basic checkbook and then use Add New
> Hierarchy to add, say, the 'common' sets of accounts to get the full set
> of expense accounts.  Or you could add the home-owner accounts..

You’re right! I was running 2.3.17 when I created the bug and ‘fix’. I just started using 2.4.0 and the documentation as it exists matches the new menu layout exactly. I’ll close off the bug.

Thanks,

Yawar

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