XML size (was: no subject)

[Paul Lussier]

In a message dated: 03 Apr 2002 20:45:35 EST
Derek Atkins said:

>> I should be able to do something like:
>> 
>> 	gnucash --export gnucash.xac > gnucash.txt
>
>I think that a text/curses-based Gnucash application/UI is a Good
>Idea, but is orthogonal to the data format issue.

I'm not looking for a text/curses-based GnuCash (though I do think 
it's a great idea).  I just want to be able to import/export the data 
from/to ascii without requiring either X or the graphical front end 
of Gnucash.  Using the proposed command line above I should see 
nothing but whatever is sent to stderr, and be returned to a command 
prompt silently.  I should also end up with a file called 
'gnucash.txt' in the cwd which contains all the data from the
binary/SQL file.  This is just an idea, however, something to 
consider along with the import/export feature.

My point is that I want to, over a slow dial-up link, be able to 
export or import my data from/to gnucash without requiring an 
graphical display.  I'm not saying that I want to then manipulate the 
data in any other alternative interface.  Sorry if I didn't make that 
clear.

>As for text export, I _DID_ say export and import.  Perhaps you missed
>it (or perhaps it was in one of the personal replies instead of one on
>the list).

I evidently missed that, and Rob Browning kindly pointed out that 
'import' would be a requirement.

>Note that with MySQL, you can always run the db_dump and db_restore
>functions, even with an embedded database.

If you say so, I know nothing of the internals of MySQL, so I'll have 
to trust you :)
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Seeya,
Paul