Automatic check numbering
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I have come from Windows and I have been a very long time user of MoneyCounts (using their "fund accounting" option - which is similar to envelope or bucket methodology.) In MoneyCounts when a user entered a new check transaction the program automatically filled in the next check number in sequence. Does MoneyWell have something similar?
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2 Posted by Mike McKenna on 27 Jul, 2009 11:30 AM
Currently it does not, but I do remember back when the forums where in google groups this was requested. Not sure where this is on the request list (or if it is), but agree it would be a nice addition.
Hope this helps
Support Staff 3 Posted by Kevin Hoctor on 27 Jul, 2009 08:22 PM
It's still on the request list but may take a couple releases down the road to appear. So many people have stopped using checks that the demand for check-related features is not as high as some electronic connection ones.
I'm also planning to add duplicate check number alerts.
4 Posted by system on 27 Jul, 2009 08:25 PM
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5 Posted by Seb33 on 28 Jul, 2009 06:24 AM
Just for your information, french users still use check then this feature is very important. Thanks to Kevin to consider this feature in the next release.
Support Staff 6 Posted by Kevin Hoctor on 28 Jul, 2009 01:26 PM
That helps to know. I get conflicting information about the use of checks in various countries. Thanks.
7 Posted by andrewdittrich on 10 Jan, 2010 10:33 PM
Kevin, please add me to the list requesting this feature. While I don't write checks often, it's still a nice feature to have.
Support Staff 8 Posted by Kevin Hoctor on 11 Jan, 2010 04:45 PM
Thanks Andrew. This is still a planned feature.
9 Posted by Shawn Johnson on 12 Mar, 2010 05:57 AM
I'm looking for a new personal finance software package to replace Quicken. I waited and waited until the much anticipated release last month and after having played with it for 15 minutes, I sent it back. I'm intrigued with your software and have just used the demo to see how I like it. Love the look and feel, but after reading some posts....what gives with omitting the opportunity to include a check number when making a new transaction? I get it that printing checks isn't a priority, but my housekeeper doesn't take debit cards, nor does my land lord. So with your software, it appears that I have to input the transaction and then go back and add the check number. How is that efficient in these modern times?
Support Staff 10 Posted by Kevin Hoctor on 12 Mar, 2010 02:40 PM
Shawn: You can enter a check number with a new transaction. As soon as you pick the type "Check" you have that option.
MoneyWell doesn't offer automatic check numbering because that feature never worked for me in my household so I didn't include it yet. Both my wife and carry a checkbook and so the numbers are always out of sequence. The automatic sequence in Quicken always created more work for me because I had to remember to correct the number.
11 Posted by Shawn Johnson on 12 Mar, 2010 04:32 PM
Got it. I totally agree -- automatic numbering is a pain. I turned
that feature off a long time ago. And I see how it works in
transaction entry...so that's awesome. Any idea if you will still add
a check printing feature eventually? I know it's not high on your
priority list, but checks are still a bit of a necessity for a few
transactions a month for me and they look a lot cooler when the
computer types them than when I hand write them and then have to
address an envelope by hand....
Thanks again for the reply. I'm buying your software later today and
as a new customer...I'd love the check printing feature! ;)
Shawn
Support Staff 12 Posted by Ash on 12 Mar, 2010 06:04 PM
Check Printing is also on the list :)
~ash
Ash resolved this discussion on 12 Mar, 2010 06:04 PM.
Shawn Johnson re-opened this discussion on 12 Mar, 2010 09:05 PM
13 Posted by Shawn Johnson on 12 Mar, 2010 09:05 PM
Hi...
I just purchased Moneywell and look forward to using it. Sorry, but I
do have one last question. I see strings of communication in 2008
about iPhone that is "coming soon." It's now 2010 and I don't see an
App in the iTunes store. Is it still in development? Is it
coming...soon?
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Shawn
Support Staff 14 Posted by Ash on 13 Mar, 2010 01:37 AM
We're hoping to have it out this month :)
~ash
Ash resolved this discussion on 13 Mar, 2010 01:37 AM.