[GNC] Ease of entry

[Kalpesh Patel]

In that case another idea that comes to mind is that you can have a zero dollar transaction entry that is memorized with all splits.  And then recall it back, and fill in the amount ... you're done. Think of it as a template that might be named like "tmp-XXX" with zero dollars. Then recall it back with characters of "tmp-" for a new entry, delete first four characters and then tab over to fill in the amount (which can be automated for repeated filling-in as well if need be). 

For cross platform keystroke inserting, Ueli comes to mind (https://www.xda-developers.com/hands-on-ueli/) but I have not used so not sure what its capabilities. I just stick with native OS keystrokes mapper (or redefine them using OS facility).


-----Original Message-----
From: R Losey <rlosey at gmail.com> 
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2026 12:23 PM
To: Sherlock <sh025622 at gmail.com>
Cc: gnucash-user at lists.gnucash.org
Subject: Re: [GNC] Ease of entry

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!
> >
> >
>
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