[GNC] Upgrade from version 2 to version 4

[Adrien Monteleone]

James,

The upgrade process is outlined here: 
https://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/FAQ#Using_Different_Versions.2C_Up_And_Downgrade

You'll want to first upgrade to a 2.6 release, likely 2.6.21 as it was 
the last 2.6 version and can read 3.0 files in case you have to step back.

After the upgrade, open your file, run Actions > Check & Repair > Check 
& Repair All, make sure everything looks okay, then save the file and 
proceed to 3.11. (the last 3.x release) Rinse & repeat for 4.1. (current)

There have been loads of changes and improvements since 2.4. The basics 
should still be the same, but you will have some adjustments to make.

Regards,
Adrien

On 8/14/20 9:50 AM, james via gnucash-user wrote:
> 
> I need to do exactly the same thing. Version 2.4.x to Version 4; once 
> there is stability and a well worn pathway. The last (3) years of data, 
> has not been entered, due to illness, but please document your efforts, 
> as I'm sure there are many more that need to migrate from version 2.x to 
> version 4.?
> 
> I use this book: "Gnucash 2.4 Small Business Accounting"
> "Beginner's Guide"  and it has work flawlessly.
> 
> 
> Being older, a well worn pathway, is a most wonderful companion. 
> Particularly for this old EE. Much of basic accounting (double entry, 
> etc etc) is still like traversing the unknown, for me. You efforts and 
> any sort of guide, documents, etc, is most appreciated.
> 
> 
> (doing my "chicken dance")
> James