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Default IDs

I sometimes have to make entries using the the same ID for each entry. An example of this is where I enter a list of expenses from a Petty Cash sheet with the Sheet number the ID for each entry.

For example:
PC103 (Money Paid Out) Stationery 2.05
PC103 (General Transaction) Postage 1.25
PC103 (Money Paid Out) Window cleaner 6.00
PC103 (General Transaction) Postage 2.50
PC103 (General Transaction) Tip 2.00

Would it be possible to have a"default ID" similar to the default last date entered so that the ID doesn't require to be adjusted for each line.


Posted by Jack on Sep 24, 2012 3:11 PM BST

Hi Jack,

It's unlikely that we will add that feature because we think it's best if the ID field is unique for each transaction. Using the same ID for multiple transactions makes it more difficult to refer to one particular transaction and causes problems importing data from a CSV file. I recommend you add the petty cash sheet number to the Journal Memo field instead.

Regards,


Posted by Mark McLaren (Solar Accounts) on Sep 24, 2012 4:23 PM BST