Add Additional Column to Register Report (PATCH INCLUDED)

[Robert Stocks]

Ok, Attached is a new patch that implements the first part of this suggestion.
This updates the register report, to include a memo option and
reprogram the description option

Becasue this report picks up some settings from the register when
launched there are 4 situations in which you should test it.

The double line mode controls the notes field (i have not added the
option to change this after initial load) You should test with this
setting both on and off.

The Basic Ledger mode - will promote the memos to a new column which
can be hidden with the memo option.
   - the description option will remove the description

In Transaction Journal (or Auto Split) mode - the memo, notes and
description are all shown in the same column, and the options work as
expected.

it's late and I am tired so shout if the above does not make sense,

I will have a look at adding the Notes option next, but I think the
above is ready for commiting.

The attached file (SAMPLE) contains a sample transaction that I found
very usefull when debuging this, each field simply contains it's name,
very handy)


2008/6/28 Robert Stocks <robert.stocks at gmail.com>:
> <snip>
>
>> I think I finally see what you mean here: (1) in the unpatched report there
>> is no way to make split memos appear if you run the "Account Report" from
>> Basic Ledger mode, and (2) in this case it makes more sense, space-wise, to
>> display the notes in a separate column rather than double the number of
>> lines in the report.
>
> Exactly
>
>>
>> Here's how I'd prefer to see it: We'd need two report option checkboxes:
>> Description and Memo. Both options would always be on by default, but these
>> options would never be disabled/greyed out; the user would be free to change
>> each of them after the report is initially run. For each option, if it is
>> checked then that piece of data will be displayed. Otherwise it will not.
>>
>> As far as how the information is arranged on the report page:
>> 1. In Basic Ledger mode, Description and Memo would appear in separate
>> columns to save vertical space.
>> 2. In all other modes, Description and Memo would appear in the same column
>> to save horizontal space.
>>
>> That's not a big change from what you have already. How does that sound?
>
> Sounds great - I will work with that and see what I can come up with.
>
>>
>> It would be nice to also have a Notes option to allow the user to display or
>> hide the transaction's Notes field after the initial run, but since that
>> really isn't in the scope of what you're trying to accomplish, let's not
>> worry about it.
>
> I am happy to try and do this as well, as I can see where it could be usefull.
>
>>
>> -Charles
>>
>>> >
>
> <snip>
>
> --
> Robert
>



-- 
Robert
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