[GNC] Ease of entry

[Doug]

Being a new user, you might not be aware of mathematical expressions to split payments. An example I use all the time is to split a payment into thirds: first split is (total)/3, then remainder/2 to give last 2 amounts. Expressions can be far more complicated if one needs to calculate tax for an employees pay etc etc. I use this feature really often.
regards, Doug


On Fri, 9 Jan 2026 21:46:53 -0800
Sherlock <sh025622 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Richard,
> 
> Assuming you're still using Windows, I suggest you consider using 
> AutoHotkey.  Mapping a hotkey to copy the amount entered in a field, and 
> then tab over and paste the amount 3 times should be straight forward. 
> See https://www.autohotkey.com/
> 
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Sherlock
> 
> 
> On 1/9/26 2:44 PM, R Losey wrote:
> > Greetings, all.
> > 
> > I have multiple occasions in which I have a 4-way spilt - all of the
> > amounts are the same and I'm finding it tedious to enter the same number
> > four times.
> > 
> > I know GnuCash has variables, but I think they only work for Scheduled
> > Transactions.
> > 
> > Is there a way to make the data entry easier? Perhaps (if not using a
> > variable), a keyboard shortcut?
> > 
> > Thanks to the maintainers for a great program!
> > Thanks to the people in this group, from whom I have learned much!
> > 
> >   
> 
> 
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