error parsing file

[Derek Atkins]

hi,

We need more information.  In particular, what does gnucash
print out on your gnome-terminal/xterm when it sees this
problem in your data file?

-derek

tom <paradox at pobox.com> writes:

> Help!  I am a newbie to GNUCash (using 1.8.9 for Linux).  
> I have about finished inputing all my data for a couple of 
> brokerage accounts.  I saved the data before exiting but 
> then the next time I tried to start the program I get "There
> was an error parsing the file" and an indication of my home 
> accounts file.  
>
> The program goes on to start but doesn't load my data file.  
> I have tried doing an Import>Replay Log file operation on 
> the final 5 or so log files in my data directory but no go.  
> Is there anything that can be done?  All help is appreciated.
>
> tom

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