[Kmymoney] Re: Category column in the ledger view (again)

[Cristian Oneț]

On Sun, May 22, 2011 at 10:59 PM, Thomas Baumgart <thb at net-bembel.de> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> on Sunday 22 May 2011 21:06:31 Vincent Frison wrote:
>
>> On Tuesday 17 May 2011 at 23:11:36, Vincent Frison wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Sorry to post another thread on that subject but I had some subscription
>> > issues with the mailing list.
>> >
>> > Maybe I wasn't very clear with my previous mail so i'm trying to clarify.
>> > My question was : why there's no "category column" in the ledger view ?
>> >
>> > As Cristian said, that column exists where you're using the ledger lens
>> > but in the regular ledger view it's not the case.
>
> I am not sure, but I don't know where this column should exist. The only thing
> that exists is the capability to show all details of either all transactions
> (that is an option in the view menu) or the one that currently has the focus
> (we call this feature ledger lens).
>
>> > In the regular view the "category" of the transaction (ie. the other end)
>> > is displayed in the details column, but only if the transaction has its
>> > Payee AND Notes fields empty.
>> >
>> > A extra column in the regular ledger view would be much appreciated since
>> > a transaction is a lot more explicit when it's displayed with its
>> > category.
>
> There is another feature request which asks to display a column that contains
> the VAT value of a transaction. Yet another column which we need. Looks we're
> running out of screen estate.
>
>> > I could create a wishlist item if you find it pertinent..
>>
>> Hmm no replies.. does it mean I have to consider that (not really) new
>> feature as non pertinent ? :(
>
> In the world of open source you decide if you want t open a feature request.
> If the devs are busy and don't find the time to judge it for you, you still
> have the liberty to open it.
>
> The KMyMoney community is pretty professional when it comes to handle those
> bug entries. We don't start a flame war if something is wrong. We will let the
> poster know and discuss issues. No need to stick your head into the sand.
>
> BTW: a mockup as how you envision this feature is a good idea. Please consider
> all other features the program has.

It could be the same as the 'Account' column when viewing an income
expense account in the ledger (double click on a category).

Regards,
Cristian