Update+Reconcile in OFX import

[David Carlson]

On 4/10/2014 3:14 PM, Bertrand Marc wrote:
>> I leave the description blank and write a memo (because the memo otherwise
>> just has what I assume is GnuCash-generated import info).  U+R updates the
>> description for me on version 2.4.15 in Windows when I import the OFX file
>> from my bank.  Actually, it updates the description even if I already did
>> type something, which is another reason I put my notes in the memo.
> But if you don't want the description to be updated, why don't you use R
> instead of U+R ?
>
>> My transactions aren't scheduled, though, they are manually entered. 
> I'm not
>> sure what you mean by transaction reference.
> I mean't transaction number, the column between Date and Description
> (sorry, I don't use an english version of GnuCash).
>
>>  David's suggestion to not even
>> schedule them and just import might work for you, but can you clarify what
>> you are seeing and in what environment in case it is helpful for
> anyone else
>> who may be able to provide additional input?
> I use gnucash 2.6 on GNU/Linux, but I don't think it relevant. Of course
> if I don't pre-enter the transactions, import from OFX will be fine. But
> I don't understand what the point of U+R is if it doesn't update the
> transaction...
>
> Thanks for your answer,
> Bertrand
>
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Maybe the version does make a difference.  I use Release 2.4.13 and for
me U+R does replace the existing description with the Financial
Institution text.  That is why I never use it.  If it does not in
release 2.6.3, that is a change.

David C