[GNC] split transaction description field length limit

[Jim DeLaHunt]

Hello, Tim:

On 2024-03-03 15:39, Tim via gnucash-user wrote:
> The descriptions that I enter in GNU cash for split items get truncated. Is
> there a way to change this or is this a hard limit?

I am not certain, having not looked at the GnuCash code, but in my years 
using the program I have not come across a way to extend the length 
limit of the description, memo, or notes fields. I suspect it is not 
changeable.


> To provide some context, I pay a handyman….
> I like to enter a fairly long description which includes things
> like the date the work was done, the location, and a brief description of
> what was done but GNU cash truncates it….

I think it would be reasonable to respond with, GnuCash is an accounting 
program, and you are trying to use it for project tracking. It is 
reasonable for GnuCash to not attempt to be a project tracking program 
also.

I suggest a workaround: write in separate log document your detailed 
description, with date, location, and description of work. Make a 
concise tag or label for each entry in the log.  Put that tag or label 
in the GnuCash transaction record.

Best regards,
      —Jim DeLaHunt