Default Expense Categories

[Derek Atkins]

Hi,

On Mon, July 23, 2012 12:27 pm, Marty McGowan wrote:
> I've examined the FAQ carefully, and scanned the Tutorial for information
> on setting a default expense category  for any given expense (or
> transfer).   Is this possible in the client interface, or is it necessary
> to write some python?

I don't understand what you're trying to do.  Are you trying to set a
default for entry in the register?  Or an import?  or..???   You don't
give enough context for what you mean by "for any given expense".  A given
expense is, by definition, to some Expense account.  I'm not sure how
GnuCash is supposed to read your mind to figure out which account it's
supposed to go to -- you need to prime it.  Then GnuCash can learn and
re-use that binding.  For example, in the register if you re-use a
Description it will duplicate the transaction (including accounts and
amounts).  The importers will learn from previous imports.  But what
exactly are you trying to do?

> -=*++ marty

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-derek

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