Gnucash and inventory

[Marc Paré]

Brian Dolbec a écrit :

>On Wed, 2005-14-12 at 06:20 -0500, Marc Paré wrote:
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>>I am not too sure who sent you that note but it certainly was not from 
>>me! It sounds like it came from another poster who would like the same 
>>function from their Gnucash.
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>Yes, the email sender was different, ("Dr. Scott S. Jones"
><scott at fyrenice.com>) but I did not pay attention since many people have
>several email aliases.  (me too :) 
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>>As to the inventory in question, I sell a combination of some early 
>>music keyboard supply parts and have recently started to sell computer 
>>supplies locally. I would need a package to more accurately track my 
>>inventory list. Andrew's suggestion looks like a good one. I may give it 
>>a shot.
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>That method should work for small inventories and not involve
>manufacturing or combining to any extent.
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>>I have already started a database but it is very rudimentary and not 
>>tied to my Gnucash.
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>What is your database table?  That will give us a start to your needs.
>Gnucash2 and beyond will be easier to integrate your database (see
>below).   Are you capable of any programming?  What languages
>(programming) are you familiar with, database your using?
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>>Brian ... you suggested that many people have requested an inventory 
>>module and to register my request for one as well. Would I just do that 
>>here or is Derek taking note of these on his own?
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>Derek is far too busy as it is now.  What I meant was to list the
>information you need to track so that any future development can search
>these archives for user needs.  I myself would like an inventory module.
>but it is not critical for my needs.
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>  Neil has been working on backend code that can be used to integrate
>info from different sources into/out-of gnucash.   It has been suggested
>that a proper inventory control module would probably be best to keep
>separate files and transfer info to/from gnucash.  I would agree since
>inventory could be many thousands of items/pieces, involve manufacturing
>to create other items, etc..
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>I probably have a greater desire than time to commit to working on
>development of an inventory, payroll modules for gnucash.  Also a point
>of sale system to tie into gnucash.  If you want to participate I'm sure
>others will too.  I know Neil has volunteered to help with backend data
>transfers  
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>>I am looking into Quasar which I used to use before their GPL'd version 
>>which looks like it tracks inventory although I would prefer to remain 
>>with Gnucash.
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>>Thanks for the suggestions from all.
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>>Cheers
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>>Marc
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Hi Brian:

I am just filling trying out the database in OpenOffice for now. As for 
programming skills etc. ... I have no skills in this area although I 
wish I had some programming skills! It would be great if there were an 
inventory module, and I know that Derek is quite busy with the upcoming 
version of Gnucash, of which I am looking forward to. I guess I will 
just bide my time with the present system until I find one that suits my 
needs. If there is some development of an inventory module I guess I 
could contribute by helping out with the testing.

Thanks for the help and suggestions everyone!

Cheers

Marc