WHY use anything other than an XML backend?

[Derek Atkins]

John Ralls <jralls at ceridwen.us> writes:

> On Apr 21, 2011, at 3:37 AM, Ian K wrote:
>
>> I have been using GnuCash with a Sqlite datafile since January, and have been
>> importing downloaded OFX statements from banks. Until reading this I had no
>> idea there even was a risk of data loss. I have to say I haven't noticed any
>> data loss with importing OFX files - is that something that is only possible
>> and not inevitable?
>
> Again, all of the *accounting* data is automatically saved correctly. If that wasn't true we would have disabled the feature.
>
> What isn't saved automatically is the data that helps Gnucash remember
> which accounts are associated with transaction descriptions, so you
> may find that you need to (re)assign more transactions in the import
> dialog box. If you notice this problem, do a Save As and overwrite
> your database after doing an import; that will get the matching data
> into the database.

We should just fix the import code to begin/commit edit.

> Regards,
> John Ralls

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-derek

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