Actions - what for?

[Cory Dodt]

I've just noticed that 1.5.x doesn't seem to save whatever you put into
the Action field in the double-line register.  In fact, it deletes them if
you had anything there and upgraded from 1.4.x.  

This isn't crucial, since I don't know what it's for.  I can see that
there are different types of transactions in there depending on the
account type- for example Buy for credit cards and POS for checking
accounts.  But beyond that I don't see the point.  Is it just another way
to search for transactions?  Or is there a real accounting meaning behind
each of the different actions?  They don't seem to affect the rest of the
transaction.  For example, gnucash treats as valid a "Buy" action attached
to a credit card payment.

Anyone have a clue?

Cory

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