Import Bills not working?

[Mike Evans]

On Mon, 18 Aug 2014 22:41:04 +1000
Nelson Handcock <nelson.handcock at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I'm using gnucash V2.6.1...
> 
> I'm trying to import data from a csv file into my customer and vendor
> accounts.
> 
> I have set up the data in the format explained on the help files, and it
> works really well for invoices for my customers.
> 
> However, it doesn't work for importing bills for my vendors.
> 
> I've set up my data file using the same format, and when I set up the
> details in the Import Bills and Invoices everything seems fine.
> 
> When I run the import I get a popup saying:
> Import results:
> 0 lines were ignored
> 35 lines imported:
>    0 fixes
>    0 ignored (not fixable)
> 
>    0 created
>    0 updated (based on id)
> 
> If anyone has any idea why - I'd love to hear from you!
> 
> The import results suggest I have the ID incorrect. The only thing I can
> think of is that this import function only works on customers - not on
> vendors?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks & Regards,
> 
> Nelson Handcock

Hi Nelson

Some questions.
Has the importer ever worked for you in previous versions?  What OS are you using?  Are you willing to post an example of the failed import for me to test?  Take out any any sensitive data obviously, a single line will do for testing.

Mike E

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