Help on opening accounts

[Mike or Penny Novack]

>
> Actually, I am confused that the files don't show at all when I click 
> File, open..... shouldn't there be a way for the program to know that 
> it has been created?
>
> I am using Windows Vista 64-bit (yes, I know, but it does work for my 
> tax program which was a primary concern).
>
> The name of the file is PHSgnu, that seemed like it would be an OK 
> name.  I also am trying to work with one named 10NMain.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Linda
>
No (misconception).

It wouldn't make much sense for an application to keep track of files it 
has created. At some later time the file might not have the same name 
and might not reside in the same directory.You expect it to somehow be 
notified whenever a file is renamed or moved? You expect it to do that 
but somehow know not to keep track of copies made for backup purposes?

Let's see if I can help you. Been so long I had to look/see

1) I am going to assume that you know the NAME of the file (it's path, 
the directory in which it resides). You are going to add this directory 
to the menu

2) In GnuCash do file, open, open to bring up the Open window. You see 
the existing menu and some buttons. The add and remove buttons grayed 
out (nothing selected) but across the top browse buttons.

3) Use the one on the left to drill down to the desired directory. With 
that directory selected you will see that the "add" button no longer 
inactive. Click it to add that directory to the menu list.

4) NOW (and in the future) when you do file, open, open you can select 
THAT directory from the list of places . On the right will be the 
contents of that directory (and so the file for the books you want to 
open).

I believe THIS is what you expected GnuCash to do for you automatically?

I have a separate directory for each organization for which I keep 
books. In that directory besides the file that is the books and the log 
files I put a directory Minot which I export reports, etc..

Michael