[GNC] Moving from GnuCash 4.8 to GnuCash 5.5 - any issues likely to bite me?

[Phyllis Bruce]

Just when you thought you were done with this…..

I’m running 4.13 on a windows 10 computer.  I have a big problem getting any reports to run properly but today it is the check and repair function.  No option that I choose gives me a “working” indication.  I’m trying to be proactive before upgrading.  Couldn’t find anything in the manual.

> On May 12, 2024, at 3:30 AM, Chris Green <cl at isbd.net> wrote:
> 
> On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 03:49:04PM -0500, Adrien Monteleone wrote:
>>> On 5/11/24 3:08 PM, Chris Green wrote:
>>> So, given that I'm going up just one major release I shouls be OK, but
>>> running "Check & Repair" before doing anything else is a good idea.
> 
>> Correct. The Check & Repair should run silently automatically upon first
>> opening your file with 5.5, but it doesn't hurt to do it intentionally.
>> 
>> The biggest change I recall between 4 & 5 is the new type-ahead search
>> method for the Description field. I personally prefer the change, but
>> some folks didn't like it by how they use that field and their unique
>> list of existing Descriptions.
>> 
>> There is also an issue for some, but not others with respect to
>> registers not auto-filling memos from previous session transactions.
>> (I'm one so affected) Mileage may vary on that one.
>> 
>> As always - keep a backup.
>> 
>> And since you are not on the last 4.x release on the old machine, I
>> wouldn't go back and forth with the same file. Once you migrate, stick
>> to 5.5 or drop back to 4.8 and stay there until you decide to finally
>> make the upgrade should you notice any problems.
>> 
> Thanks Adrien, that's just the sort of information/confirmation I
> wanted. :-)
>