[GNC] How to search for a word in a description in an invoice

[Adrien Monteleone]

If you do accumulate splits, then the register transactions will 
consolidate line items so there is only one split per affected account.

If you do not accumulate splits, all line items show up as their own 
split. (thus putting the line item detail into the register transaction)

'Memo' is the field to search line items in this case as that is where 
your line item description text will be. (other line item fields except 
for total amount for that line, do not make it into the register)

As for key bindings to auto-select a search field? I doubt it, but maybe 
the GTK Inspector can show you a clue if it is possible.

It would be nice to save search criteria though.

Regards,
Adrien

On 6/27/23 3:06 PM, John Griessen wrote:
> On 6/9/23 18:39, Adrien Monteleone wrote:
>> You would need to uncheck 'consolidate splits on posting' when posting 
>> the bill/invoice. There is also a default preference for this.
> 
> Thanks, I have the preference accumulate splits on post  NOT set now.
> 
> I still need to use description, notes or memo setting to get anything 
> from an invoice.  Does that mean I've not got the 'consolidate splits on 
> posting' unchecked?   I DO  have accumulate splits UNchecked, and that 
> is all I see.
> 
> I'm using locally compiled Version: 5.1   Build ID: 5.1+(2023-04-30)
> 
> 
> What is involved in creating a key binding like <ctrl>f such that the 
> description, notes or memo pulldown is
> already set?
> 
>