How do I use postgresql with gnucash?

[Derek Atkins]

Hi,

Quoting Marc <marc at osmium.mv.net>:

> Hello,
>
> I have compiled and installed gnucash with postgresql support. When
> running the program, I have not found any UI mechanism to indicate that
> data should be stored/retrieved via postgresql instead of the xml files
> that are more commonly used. My searches through online help have turned
> up no clues. Can anyone please provide a pointer? Ideally, I would like
> to see a tutorial on how to convert from xml stored data to postgresql
> stored data.

The postgres backend is not supported in 2.x versions of gnucash.
However it wasn't ripped out in order to allow existing users time
to upgrade while work happens on the new SQL backend.

I BELIEVE you can type in a postgres://  URL on the command line.

> Thanks in advance - Marc

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-derek

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