[GNC] Fw: Upcoming report deprecation

Geert Janssens geert.gnucash at kobaltwit.be
Thu May 23 16:22:50 EDT 2019


Op zaterdag 18 mei 2019 20:31:58 CEST schreef Matthew Forbis via gnucash-user:
> Sending to list from correct email address.
>   The Average Balance report would seem to have merit in my mind, such as
> tracking a portfolio over time, but I decided to test it to see what it's
> capable of.  In my testing, I found it can be rmostly eplicated by using
> the Net Worth linechart graph (most significant difference is you can't
> show only the assets line, and it's a line chart instead of a bar chart). 
> The Average Balance report has the downside of taking about 15-20 minutes
> to run and generate the initial report versus the minute or so for the Net
> Worth linechart graphic.  So, while I think the average balance report has
> it's uses, I don't think it's a great report to use.  If it were to be
> improved, I don't know if I would relegate it to the extra menu, or merge
> it entirely with the Net Worth line charts.
> 
I'd be inclined to do the latter. Or extend/improve the flexibility of the Net 
Worth charts such that it can report what the average balance report does.

That's one report less to maintain and less duplication.

Regards,

Geert




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