Qif import from bank creates multiple duplicates

[Dave Reiser]

On 4/12/2010 9:33 AM, maripat wrote:
>
> I am getting 30+ duplicates that I have to check off at every qif download.
> If I miss even one, my checkbook balance is off and it takes forever to
> track it down. I am not a programmer.  I had similar issues with MoneyDance,
> so I switched to GnuCash. My primary bank does not offer OFX importing, but
> when I use OFX with a bank where I have a second checking account, this
> doesn't happen. Is it me? Is it the bank? Can anyone help? I am a former
> MsMoney user, but have started with a fresh GnuCash account on Jan 1.

OFX transactions include a unique transaction ID, so software can 
automatically eliminate duplicate imported transactions. QIF does not 
have any provision for a transaction identifier. Many banks send the 
last 30 days of transactions every time you click the button to download 
transactions, including any duplicates within the moving 30 day window.

So really it isn't you or the bank, it's QIF.

Dave
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David Reiser
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