Importing Quicken 16 files.

[Liz]

On Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:15:17 +0500
"David T. via gnucash-user" <gnucash-user at gnucash.org> wrote:

> … and my experience (also many years ago) was that I was able to
> import the entire file (including account structure and transactions)
> in one huge import. There were, I admit, numerous areas that needed
> cleanup, but as my Quicken file was pretty clean, that cleanup was
> relatively painless. The adjustment from Quicken to GnuCash was a
> little rockier (as old timers on the list might recall…).
> 
> I certainly understand that others have had difficult file
> transitions, and support Steve’s approach as valid, but I wanted to
> offer an alternative perspective.
> 
> David
> 
> P.S. If I were to drink a six-pack for every moth processed, I
> imagine my data entry accuracy would slide precipitously.


I did an import, so many years ago I don't recall.
My problem was the data entry I started with was poor. It didn't
convert well to double-entry, particularly my GST records, which took
years to straighten out.
No beer was consumed on initial entry, import or fixing up!

Liz