Q: how to debug reports.

[David Carlson]

On 8/3/2015 7:33 PM, Steven Cramer wrote:
> I was unable to find a gnucash.trace file.   How do I get to the console?
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> I am running the executable version for windows 7 if that makes a
> difference?
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Derek Atkins [mailto:warlord at MIT.EDU] 
> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 2:09 PM
> To: Steven Cramer <steven.cramer at verizon.net>
> Cc: gnucash-user at gnucash.org
> Subject: Re: Q: how to debug reports.
>
> Hi,
>
> "Steven Cramer" <steven.cramer at verizon.net> writes:
>
>> I am trying to learn Gnucash and entering sample transactions.
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>> When I try to use some of the reporting features, all I get is a 
>> generic error message.
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>> How can I find out what the real problem is.
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>> The message only gives me :
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>> "Report error
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>> An error occurred while running the report."
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>> Can any one give me a hint on what to do?
> Check the console and your gnucash.trace file for the error.
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> -derek
>

Which version of GnuCash did you install?  There have been some changes
between versions that may make a difference.
Are other features working?

David C