[GNC] Upgrade from version 2 to version 4

[gareth.davies.1 at ntlworld.com]

Hi Adrian,

I normally upgrade as each new version comes out.

My question is, do you need to run Check and Repair every time you upgrade, and what does it do.

Windows 10. GC Ver 4.1

Cheers,
Gareth


-----Original Message-----
From: gnucash-user <gnucash-user-bounces+gareth.davies.1=ntlworld.com at gnucash.org> On Behalf Of Adrien Monteleone
Sent: 14 August 2020 19:37
To: gnucash-user at lists.gnucash.org
Subject: Re: [GNC] Upgrade from version 2 to version 4

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

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