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+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
+<chapter id="details.ledgers">
+<chapterinfo>
+  <authorgroup>
+    <author>
+      <firstname>Michael</firstname>
+      <othername>T.</othername>
+      <surname>Edwardes</surname>
+      <affiliation>
+	<address><email>mte@users.sourceforge.net</email></address>
+      </affiliation>
+    </author>
+    <author>
+      <firstname>Roger</firstname>
+      <surname>Lum</surname>
+      <affiliation>
+	<address><email>rogerlum@gmail.com</email></address>
+      </affiliation>
+    </author>
+  </authorgroup>
+  <date>2009-07-23</date>
+  <releaseinfo>1.0</releaseinfo>
+</chapterinfo>
+
+<title>Ledgers</title>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledgers.view">
+<title>The Ledger View</title>
+
+<para>
+  The Ledger view is where most of the functionality of &kappname; lies.  This
+  view is for examining and entering transaction data in the various
+  accounts. The view is split into three main areas: the filter area, the
+  transaction list, and the input area.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  This view allows for several key actions: searching and viewing transactions,
+  entering new transactions, and editing or deleting existing
+  transactions. Other functionality includes modifying account details and
+  reconciling the account.
+</para>
+  
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="ledgerview-numbered.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Ledger View</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  The view has three elements:
+</para>
+
+<itemizedlist>
+  <listitem><para>The filter area</para></listitem>
+  <listitem><para>The transaction list</para></listitem>
+  <listitem>
+    <para>
+      The transaction input form, which may or may not appear, depending upon
+      your configuration.
+    </para>
+  </listitem>
+</itemizedlist>
+
+<sect2>
+<title>The filter area</title>
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="accountdropdown.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Filter area</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+	
+<para>
+  You can select an account via the account dropdown list at the top of the view
+  area.  Note that depending upon the type of the account the <link
+  linkend="details.ledger.transactionform">transaction input form</link> at the
+  bottom of the view changes.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  To the right of the account dropdown list, are two additional fields. The
+  search box acts as a filter on the transactions that are shown in the list
+  view. Only transactions that include the text typed in the search box are
+  displayed. The text specified can be in any of the fields of the transaction.
+  The status field is a dropdown list. Only transactions of the type selected in
+  that dropdown are displayed.
+</para>
+
+</sect2>
+
+<sect2>
+<title>The transaction list</title>
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="translist.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Transaction list</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+	
+<para>
+  After you have entered a transaction, it is displayed in the transaction list.
+  You can also change transaction properties or even create new transactions
+  directly in the list.  In the transactions list, the default arrangement of
+  transactions is sorted by date with the most recent transaction on the bottom.
+  Clicking the Right Mouse Button on the header of the transaction list brings
+  up a dialog that allows you to change the sort order of the transactions. You
+  can change the default sort order in the <link
+  linkend="details.settings.register.sorting">Sorting tab</link> section of the
+  <link linkend="details.settings">&kappname; Settings</link> Chapter.
+</para>
+</sect2>
+
+<sect2>
+<title>The transaction input form</title>
+
+<para>
+  The exact layout of the bottom area of the ledger view depends on your
+  configuration and the type of account being displayed.  However, it generally
+  includes fields for all the details of a single transaction, as well as
+  buttons for various actions that can apply to a transaction.  It is described
+  in more detail in the following sections.
+</para>
+</sect2>
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledger.transactions">
+<title>Entering Transactions</title>
+
+<para>
+  There are two methods of entering transactions into the ledger: using the
+  transaction input form and entering the data directly into the transaction
+  list.  The transaction input form is displayed by default and this is the
+  method we will discuss first.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  The fields in the input area match the information fields in the transactions
+  list. Additional fields include the Memo field, for a more detailed
+  description of the transaction, and a Category selection. The Split button
+  allows you to split the transaction into multiple categories.
+</para>
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledger.transactionform">
+<title>Using the transaction input form</title>
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="transactionform.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Transaction Form</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+	
+<para>
+  The transaction input form at the bottom of the ledger view is the interface
+  for creating transactions.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  Depending upon the type or method of transaction you wish to enter there are
+  several tabs available on the transaction form.  Click on the tab that best
+  describes your transaction (deposit, transfer, or withdrawal) and the form
+  will load several fields ready for your input.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  Please note that the actual transaction method is not used directly by
+  &kappname; but is purely for grouping/reporting purposes.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  If you are unsure which method to choose simply use Deposit for any money
+  going into the account, Withdrawal for money coming out of the account, and
+  Transfer for money moving from one account to another.  The transaction
+  methods and the differences between them are discussed in more detail
+  elsewhere.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  Select the transaction method by clicking on one of the tabs.
+</para>
+
+<sect2>
+<title>The fields of a transaction</title>
+
+<para>
+  Enter the information using the following notes on the available fields.  Note
+  that many fields have 'Auto Completion' turned on.  That is, if you start
+  typing, &kappname; will offer alternatives matching the characters you have
+  entered so far.  To select an entry click on it using the mouse or keyboard,
+  or if your entry is not listed keep typing to add the new value.  The next
+  time you type the value in, &kappname; will find it for you after the first
+  few characters have been input.
+</para>
+
+<sect3>
+<title>The Payee</title>
+
+<para>
+  The Payee is who the money came from/to.  If the payee is a new entry
+  &kappname; will ask if you wish to add this to the list of Payees.  Any other
+  information related to a payee or payer, such as address details can be
+  updated in the Payees view later.
+</para>
+</sect3>
+
+<sect3>
+<title>The Category</title>
+
+<para>
+  The Category associates a transaction with an income or expense category for
+  accounting and reporting purposes, and enables you to group certain
+  transactions. Type the name of the category into the required field.  If you
+  have entered the category and it does not exist then &kappname; will ask if
+  you want to create a new one.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  If you wish to associate parts of the transaction with different categories,
+  &kappname; can let you do that.  An example transaction might be a cash
+  machine withdrawal of 50 of which you use 10 on food, 20 on beer and 20 as
+  spare cash.  The transaction will therefore be assigned three categories:
+  Food, Beer, and Cash.  To do this, you need to use <link
+  linkend="details.ledgers.split">Split Transactions</link>, which is described
+  in more detail below.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  See the special <link linkend="reference.widgets">&kappname; fields</link>
+  section for more information on how to use this field.
+</para>
+</sect3>
+
+<sect3>
+<title>The Memo</title>
+
+<para>
+  A multi-line memo can be entered if you wish to help you remember what the
+  transaction was for.
+</para>
+</sect3>
+
+<sect3>
+<title>The Check Number</title>
+
+<para>
+  The check number can be entered if needed.  Note that the check number can
+  always be visible if desired.  This is configured in the Settings dialog.
+</para>
+</sect3>
+
+<sect3>
+<title>The Date</title>
+
+<para>
+  The transaction's posting date must be entered to specify when the transaction
+  took place.  See the special <link linkend="reference.widgets">&kappname;
+  fields</link> section for more information on how the date input field can be
+  used to make entering dates quicker and easier.
+</para>
+</sect3>
+
+<sect3>
+<title>The Amount</title>
+
+<para>
+  Finally, enter the transaction amount into the required field. Note that a
+  simple calculator can be displayed, either by clicking the icon to the right
+  of the amount field, or by entering the % character into the field, or by
+  entering a formula, as in <emphasis>12 + 3</emphasis>. When entering the plus
+  sign, the calculator will be opened.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  When you are satisfied that all the fields have been filled in correctly,
+  click on <guibutton>Enter</guibutton>. If you accidentally press or click on
+  <guibutton>Enter</guibutton> before you have finished entering all the data,
+  click on <guibutton>Edit</guibutton> to resume entering the data.
+</para>
+</sect3>
+</sect2>
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledger.direct">
+<title>Directly inputting transactions into the list</title>
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="transactionform-off.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Direct Transaction Entry</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  The second method of entering transactions into the ledger involves editing
+  the transaction list itself directly.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  To do this you must first let &kappname; know that you don't want to use the
+  transaction form by opening the settings dialog and unchecking the
+  <guilabel>Show transaction form</guilabel> option.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  This is performed by selecting <guimenu>Settings</guimenu>
+  <guimenuitem>Configure &kappname;</guimenuitem> from the menu bar and
+  selecting the <guiicon><inlinemediaobject><imageobject><imagedata
+  fileref="ledgers_view.png"/></imageobject></inlinemediaobject>
+  Register</guiicon> icon from the list on the left. The option to uncheck is
+  labeled <guilabel>Show transaction form</guilabel>. When finished click on
+  <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to be ready to directly enter transactions.
+</para>
+
+<sect2>
+<title>Starting the edit</title>
+
+<para>	
+  To enter a new transaction into the register you can now either click on an
+  empty entry, press <keycombo action="simul">&Ctrl;&Insert;</keycombo>, or
+  click <guibutton>New</guibutton> at the foot of the window. The
+  <keycap>Up</keycap> and <keycap>Down</keycap> arrow keys let you navigate
+  through the list.  After pressing <keycap>Enter</keycap> or double clicking on
+  an entry, the transaction list displays the fields required to enter the
+  transaction and waits for input.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  To move through the fields press the <keycap>Tab</keycap> key and when done
+  press <keycap>Enter</keycap> to save the changes or <keycap>Esc</keycap> to
+  cancel.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  In case the option <guilabel>Use Enter to move between fields</guilabel> is
+  selected, the <keycap>Enter</keycap> moves to the next field just as the
+  <keycap>TAB</keycap> key except for the last entry field where it stores the
+  data.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  Which method you use to enter transactions is up to you and is a matter of
+  personal preference.
+</para>
+</sect2>
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledgers.split">
+<title id="details.ledgers.split.title">Split Transactions</title>
+
+<para>
+  The Split transaction feature allows you to divide up a transaction into
+  multiple categories, representing, for example, the different items bought
+  with a single purchase at a store.
+</para> 
+
+<para>
+  To enter a split transaction, using either the transaction input form or the
+  transaction list, start a new transaction as normal, including entering the
+  total amount. Then, instead of selecting a category, click the
+  <guibutton>Split</guibutton> button. If you have already selected a category,
+  that becomes the first entry in the split editor screen.
+</para> 
+ 
+<para>
+  In the split editor screen, double-click an empty line to enter a new
+  sub-transaction or press <keycombo
+  action="simul">&Ctrl;&Insert;</keycombo>. Specify the category, add an
+  (optional) memo, and enter the amount. To save this part of the split, press
+  the green check mark under the category. To cancel, press the red cross.
+</para> 
+ 
+<para>
+  After entering a split, the bottom of the split editor shows how much of the
+  total transaction is still unassigned. After entering all the splits, press
+  the <guibutton>OK</guibutton> button to save the entire transaction. If there
+  is still an unassigned amount, you will be prompted to either return to
+  editing the splits, change the total transaction amount, or leave part of the
+  transaction unassigned.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  Note that the category field in the transaction input form or the transaction
+  list now displays <emphasis>Split transaction</emphasis>.
+</para> 
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<screeninfo>Split transactions</screeninfo>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="split_transaction.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Split transaction</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledger.edit">
+<title>Editing transactions</title>
+<para>
+  To edit a transaction, select it in the list view and either click on
+  <guibutton>Edit</guibutton> in the transaction input form or right click on
+  the entry and select <guimenuitem>Edit</guimenuitem> from the popup menu.  If
+  you are editing transactions directly in the list you can edit the transaction
+  simply by double clicking on an entry or by pressing <keycap>Enter</keycap>
+  when a transaction is highlighted.
+</para>
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledger.delete">
+<title>Deleting transactions</title>
+
+<para>
+  To delete a transaction, select it in the list view, right click on the entry,
+  and select <guimenuitem>Delete</guimenuitem> from the popup menu when it
+  appears, or click <guibutton>Delete</guibutton> on the transaction form.
+</para>
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledgers.match">
+<title id="details.ledgers.match.title">Matching Transactions</title>
+
+<para>
+  Generally, when importing transactions, either via QIF, OFX, or HBCI, KMyMoney
+  will automatically attempt to match them against existing transactions. To
+  allow for differences in the dates, there is a default setting of 4 days,
+  which may be changed in the settings - Register/Import. Any transactions so
+  matched will be highlighted in green. On completion of the import, you should
+  review these and either accept or unmatch them.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  If you should find that an imported transaction was not automatically matched
+  with an existing transaction when it should have matched, then it is possible
+  to match them manually. Note that there is a difference between manually
+  matching two transactions and simply deleting one of them, even though they
+  may appear to have the same effect.  Specifically with OFX or HBCI, it is
+  important not to delete the imported transaction, because you will find that
+  the next time you import your transactions, the deleted transaction shows up
+  again.  This is because modern import formats like OFX and HBCI use a
+  <quote>Transaction ID</quote> to identify transactions.  When you delete the
+  imported transaction, the transaction ID goes with it, so the importer has no
+  way to know this transaction was already imported.
+</para> 
+
+<para>
+  The solution is to tell &kappname; that the transactions are the same, using
+  the manual matching interface. This allows you to match an imported
+  transaction with a hand-entered (non-imported) transaction. To do so, select
+  one of the transactions to be matched by clicking on it, then select the other
+  by left clicking on it while pressing the Ctrl key, and then select
+  <guimenuitem>Match</guimenuitem> from the context menu. This changes the
+  background color to a pale green. This will match and combine the two
+  transactions together. The values of both transactions must be the same for
+  the match to work, except that the dates may differ by the window specified in
+  the settings, as described above. If you are happy with the result, right
+  click the matched transaction, then select <guibutton>Accept</guibutton>.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  During import of online statements - either directly or by importing a
+  downloaded file - &kappname; performs matching as best as it can based on the
+  name of the payee and the amount of the transaction. In case of an invalid
+  match, a matched transaction can be unmatched.
+</para>
+
+<note>
+  <para>
+    The matching interface will not allow you to match two transactions which
+    have both been imported.  Likewise, it won't allow matching between two
+    transactions which have both been entered by hand.
+  </para>
+</note>
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledgers.cleared">
+<title>Understanding the Cleared State</title>
+
+<para>
+  A transaction can have one of three states: non-reconciled, cleared (C), and
+  reconciled (R). When you enter a transaction, it has state
+  non-reconciled. Once the bank posts the transaction, the user can clear it
+  and thus transform it to state (C). When you receive a statement from the
+  bank, all cleared transactions should be on the statement.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<screeninfo>Understanding the cleared state</screeninfo>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="cleared_state.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>cleared state</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  When you <link linkend="details.reconcile">reconcile your account</link>, you
+  actually mark the statements as cleared and check that the difference between
+  the beginning balance and the cleared transactions equals the ending balance
+  of the statement. When this is the case, you can 'finish reconciling' which
+  actually changes the state of all cleared transactions (C) to reconciled (R).
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  If you try to edit a transaction with at least one split marked as reconciled
+  (R), you will be warned.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  A fourth state is defined (frozen (F)) but there's currently no way to set
+  it. It is reserved for future use. Nevertheless, if a transaction has at least
+  one split in state frozen it cannot be edited anymore.
+</para>
+
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledgers.settings"><title id="details.ledgers.settings.title">Changing Transaction Settings</title>
+
+<para>
+  There are several settings options that change the appearance and behaviour of
+  the ledger view in terms of transactions. These settings are found by
+  selecting <guimenu>Settings</guimenu> <guimenuitem>Configure
+  &kappname;</guimenuitem> from the menu bar, and selecting the
+  <guiicon><inlinemediaobject><imageobject><imagedata fileref="ledgers_view.png" />
+  </imageobject></inlinemediaobject>Register</guiicon> icon from the list on the
+  left.
+</para> 
+
+<para>
+  Most of the settings are self explanatory. For clarity, several of the
+  settings are explained below.
+</para>
+
+<itemizedlist>
+  <listitem>
+    <para>
+      Show transaction form (under the Display tab) - toggle to hide the
+      transaction input area at the bottom of this screen. Transactions can
+      still be entered directly into an empty line at the end of the transaction
+      list, through an automatic compact entry area.
+    </para>
+  </listitem>
+</itemizedlist>
+
+<para>
+  These images show what direct transaction entry looks like compared to the
+  transaction form.
+</para>
+
+<para>The transaction input form</para>
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<screeninfo>The transaction form</screeninfo>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="transactionform.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Transaction form</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+
+<para>Transactions entered directly</para>
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<screeninfo>Transactions entered directly</screeninfo>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="transactionform-off.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Direct input</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+
+<itemizedlist>
+  <listitem>
+    <para>
+      Keep changes when selecting a different transaction/split - by selecting
+      the next line in the transaction list or split editor, the changes are
+      kept, instead of the default behaviour where you have to push the green
+      check mark to save changes.
+    </para>
+  </listitem>
+</itemizedlist>
+
+</sect1>
+
+<sect1 id="details.ledgers.other">
+<title id="details.ledgers.other.title">Other Functionality</title>
+
+<para>
+  Additional options are available from the <guimenu>Transaction
+  Options</guimenu> menu, accessed by right-clicking any transaction in the
+  list.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+	<screenshot>
+	<screeninfo>The transaction options sub-menu</screeninfo>
+	<mediaobject>
+	<imageobject>
+	<imagedata fileref="ledger_more.png" format="PNG" />
+	</imageobject>
+	<textobject>
+	<phrase>Transaction options</phrase>
+	</textobject>
+	</mediaobject>
+	</screenshot>
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  Options include jumping to the Payee's page, creating a schedule, and changing
+  the reconciled or cleared indication.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+  To edit the account information from the ledger view, select
+  <guimenu>Account</guimenu> from the menu bar. From this menu, you can change
+  the account details, or bring up the Reconcile menu, which allows you to match
+  transactions against an official bank statement or credit card notice.
+</para>
+</sect1>
+</chapter>