[Ledger-discuss] reconciling accounts tip

[Abner G. <67...@gm...>]

I just want to share this quick tip because I have been using ledger for
several years and used to reconcile my accounts by keeping open a "watch
ledger -f file bal Acct:checking" terminal window.

My new method, which makes things much easier and quicker, is to keep at
least 3 terminal windows open on my desktop: one to edit the data file, one
running the command: watch " ledger -f im.dat -C reg Acct:checking | tail
-n16 ", and one running the command: watch " ledger -f im.dat -U reg
Acct:checking | tail -n16 ".

The double quotes above are necessary to allow the "watch" command to apply
to the "tail" pipe (no pun intended).

This allows me to see all of my recent reconciled transactions and usually
all of my unreconciled transactions for any particular account. You can
substitute your account of interest for Acct:checking obviously. You are
shown a running balance for the account as well.

Please note that I am using version 2.6. I know I am overdue to upgrade.

P.S. Kudos to the developer of this beautiful application.

-Abner Gershon