[GNC] Maintain two accounts in same machine

[edodd at billiau.net]

On Sat, 24 Jun 2023 20:22:28 -0400
Michael or Penny Novack <stepbystepfarm at comcast.net> wrote:

> On 6/24/2023 8:43 AM, N Srinivasan via gnucash-user wrote:
> > Hi,
> >    Is there is a way to maintain two accounts and _reports_ in same 
> > machine.
> > Thanks,
> >
> > N.Srinivasan   
> 
> a) Yes, of course. But this should be obvious from the simple fact
> that almost any OS now in use supports multiple sequential users. In
> other words, multiple people could have logins with their own data
> areas.
> 
> b) But I suspect you mean can one user have multiple sets of books.
> The answer is again yes. On installation of gnucash (one PROGRAM) can
> be used for multiple sets of books (DATA). However I strongly suggest
> you put them int different directories (file folders) and not just
> give them different names. For example, the books for organization A
> within the directory where all that organization's stuff is kept, for
> organization B within the directory where that organization's stuff
> is kept, etc. << that example because I have been treasurer of more
> than one org at the same time.
> 
> 
> Michael D Novack
> 

However, all the customised 'reports' are saved in one place if a single user. 
Giving each customised report a clear name will help here.

Liz