[GNC] Ease of entry

[Sherlock]

Richard,

AutoHotkey is not part of Windows.  On Mac, you could consider using 
Hammerspoon (along with Karabiner).  See https://www.hammerspoon.org/ 
and https://karabiner-elements.pqrs.org/

Using a scheduled transaction would make sense if the transactions are 
entered regularly.  If not, a duplicate transaction and copy/paste 
approach is probably best.

Regarding duplication with more than 4 entries, you can implement a 
keyboard shortcut to do any number of entries or strike it multiple 
times.  The only issue I can think of is the requirement to be 
consistent with the initial location so the script tabs over appropriately.

Regards,

Sherlock



On 1/10/26 9:23 AM, R Losey wrote:
> AutoHotKey is not part of Windows, right?  Actually, I use GnuCash on both
> Mac and Windows; probably slightly more on Mac than Windows.
> 
> I like the idea of a manual scheduled transaction, because some have more
> than 4 entries.
> 
> On Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM 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!
>>>