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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] grosshair:
More enhancement requests

Sander--

I really love this tool. Found it a couple months ago--I use it to track all my cash spending and import the transactions into my budget software on my PC. I import bank/credit card transactions from the bank, so I really don't need to do any data entry on my PC anymore.

When exporting, I would love it if you could configure some export options. Specifically, it would be great if you could:

1. Specify CSV as the export format,

2. Modify the column header names in the export

3. Specify which columns to include, and allow insertion of blank columns

4. Specify the order that the columns appear in the export

5. Specify whether income appears in the export in the same column as a negative number, or a different column as a positive number

6. Have the application remember your export preferences

I didn't see those requests when skimming previous posts, but I imagine that export enhancements would make the app more useful to other users, and it certainly would save me a lot of time.

You might consider working with the guy who writes YNAB (www.ynab.com) to sell a YNAB-friendly version of your software as a companion to his (Basically, make his categories standard and have options set up so exports will just work without configuration). Seems like a good fit to me, anyway.

Thanks again!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Version 0.94.0

I just released a new version that incorporates some requested features.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Thanks for the ideas. However, I find them a bit complex to incorporate. Maybe it would be better to make an Excel macro/Visual Basic script to do these specific tasks.

Greetings, Sander.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] paulfanner:
Hello Sandeman684,

I've just downloaded 0.94 of your wonderful application. Many thanks for including the provision for receipt logging, which is excellent - this application now meets all my expense tracking needs!

Regards,

Paul
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] a533:
I just installed version 0.94.0. It works great, thank you very much. One suggestion: Can you consider for next version including an "exit" in the menu? It could be above "about" or below "edit entry"

I have to open the task manager to close the program. I can not sync the files if the program is opened and I don't want to change the task manager to close the aplication when presing "x". Only a suggestion for a great program. I use it every day and I syncronize it with Ms-Money.

Thank you very much.

Alvaro
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] grosshair:
a533--

Do you have a macro that you use to sync with Money? Would you like to share?

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] a533:
It's a little program that I made. I found this document in internet:

http://xl2qif.chez-alice.fr/download/QIF99.pdf

What my program does is convert the "EasyExpensesData.txt" file to a "qif" file. It is "languaje dependant" and has some particular conversions (It creates categories and subcategories depeding on my msmoney settings), so you may not be able to use it.

Maybe Sander can include an "export to qif" in his program.

This is an example of a qif file (used by MsMoney, by Quicken and by other similar programs) Each line starts with "!Tipo", D, N, T, P, or L.

!Tipo:Efec --------> this part is languaje dependant (in english Type:Cash)

D25/02/2009 --------> the date format is languaje dependant too. (after the D)

N6240 ------> this is a document number (after the N)

T-10,00 -------- > this is the amount (after the T)

PSupermercado ------ > this is "pay to" (after the P)

LAlimentación:Supermercado -----> this is category and subcategory (afte the L)

^ -----> this is "end of record"

------> free line

D25/02/2009 -------> this is the next record

N6241

T-20,00

PGasolina

LAutomóvil:Combustible

^

D24/02/2009

N6242

T-25,20

PSupermercado

LAlimentación:Supermercado

^
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
I will include this in the next release.

I am a bit hesitant about the qif export. As all my categories can be edited by the user, I don't know how to put this into the more strict qif format. I don't have MS money and therefore cannot experiment with it. Could you write some (pseudo)code with your ideas how to do this?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] a533:
Thank you, Sander. For including the "exit" in the next release. Looking forward to it.

In my case I would not use a "qif" export in the pda, because my program does more things.

- It checks if there is a new "EasyExpensesData.txt" in the WM_sync folder of the PC.

- Reads the file and converts the "one level" category in EasyExpenses to the "two level" category in msmoney. (using an editable table that the program has).

- Entries with not conversion are moved to a "Unclassified" category, which I review from time to time in MSMoney and assign manually.

- It automatically exports the data to a qif file and copies it in the msmoney folder for easy import.

- It copies an empty "EasyExpensesData.txt" file to the WM_sync folder to automaticaly delete all data in the pda. (and backups the previous one).

If there is some interest in the program I can modify and share it as freeware, providing that I have some free time. Or I can give you the code as a starting point in case you want to make a PC companion of EasyExpenses.

Regards,

Alvaro.

ps. If you make a new compilation with the "exit" line, let me know. Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] clustered:
Thumbs up

Hi,

Great application..

hope to see more in the future...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Rakshas:
Can you make very interactive like Expense Calendar ?

http://www.nokiasoftware.net/symbian-series-80-applications/2468-expense-calendar-v2-0-a.html
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] loco_motion:
I am having the same problem when I try to change the data files location.

Any suggestions on how to fix it?

I also discovered that I cant edit any of the entries. Please help because I love this app.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Can you be a bit more specific? This is a very general error message, and I will not be able to fix it with this info alone. Exactly under which circumstances do you get the error?

I mean things like device, new data location, is it reproducible, what do you mean with 'cant edit'?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] loco_motion:
I am using it on a stock AT&T Tilt with the original ROM. Under Menu Options after pressing the change data location button it allows you to select a new location until you save the changes then you get the error message.

As for editing entries, well I select the entry and it wont even highlight it and allow any edit or delete any entries. I can make new entries though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Can it be that the new location is read-only or something like that?

Unfortunately, the only way to select an entry is selecting it in the 'What' column. Does this work?

Another way of editing an entry is double clicking it. In this case you don't have to use the 'what' column.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] loco_motion:
I was able to change the location in the registry and it worked. As for the edit it works using the what column. I changed the column order not realizing that.

Thanks every thing works now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Version 0.94.1

A new version is out. This time only minor changes.

I have added the requested exit menu option and improved the selection of items in the main list.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] a533:
Great. Thank you very much.

Alvaro
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] loco_motion:
This is a great program that I use all the time.:D

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] onesolo:
For when support for VGA and WVGA?? On my HD the graphics looks horrible
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Probably never. It supports VGA now and it is not intended to look good, just to work good.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] onesolo:
VGA ?? But the font dpi is so horrible... it's difficult to get, at least, a normal dpi for the font
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Here is a screenshot from my Diamond:

The only really jaggy edges are in the soft keys at the bottom of the screen. The rest looks much better than 320x240.

I am affraid I can not do anything about the soft keys. The KOL-CE environment that I use is quite limited in this regard.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Version 0.94.2

I have added some file functions to the program. You can now open, save as or make a new database. The file open/save dialogs are a bit cheesy, but that is difficult to change.

In order to not overcrowd the open file dialog with all kinds of .txt files, I changed the default extension of the database to .eef.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jonassam:
Error message when creating first time database

Hi!

This application looks real good and I'm very keen on using it. I just installet version 0.94.2 on my HTC Diamond and upon first startup it asks me to create a new database. I fill out the form, but no matter what I enter in it, it results in an error dialog with the following message:

Error

Runtime error 3 at

$000363EC

$000363EC

$0001703C

I there anything I can do to prevent this?

BRGDS

Jonas
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Mmm, I will look to it tonight.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Just to be sure: this is a completely fresh install? You have not used any previous versions on this device?

Knowing this makes it easier for me to hunt the bug.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] spupuz:
same problem for me.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Version 0.94.3

I have found the bug and compiled a new version that should work on fresh installations.

Thanks jonassam and spupuz for the bug report.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] spupuz:
i have same problem while creating db
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Win_XP:
It gives me an error when create a new database and cannot start:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rgaton:
I had the same problem. I install the program at first time. It gives me an error 2 when create a new database. I have a Diamond.

I think the problem is to put the database in the internal storage. If you do not put the database in the internal storage, it works!

Thank you for your program, it looks really well. Could I help you to translate to Spanish?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Rydah:
i dont know if im missing it or not but is there a feature for current balance??? like if i set a total to start with and every expense is subtracted and every income is added to it?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] stoffmann:
Error after creatin DB file

I have the same problem like Win_XP. After first starting i'm asked to create the db file. After clicking on "Save" the the Program exits with an error. It doesn't matter where i try to create it (tried internal and sd-card). Also tried installing the application in internal memory or sd-card. It makes no difference.

Checking the filesystem shows that there is no db file created.

The error message i get is a little different, than the one from Win_XP:

Runtime error 3 at

$000363EC

$000363EC

$0001170C

Im using a Glofiish X800 with Windows Mobile 6 (CE OS 5.2.1620)

I hope this problem will be fixed

Best regards

Stoffmann
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] stoffmann:
Workaround found

I've done some further testing and got it running now.

It looks like the latest version has problems creating the db file.

I installed the oldest version availalable (EasyExpenses.0.92a.cab from the first post of this thread). This Version has no problems and is starting.

After testing it a few times i installed the latest version again.

This time i was told that there is an old version of the db file found that has to be converted and i had to enter a name for the converted one. I did that and now its's working without problems. :)

Hope this helps

stoffmann
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] stoffmann:
Shame on me... :o

I just recognized that there is a new version (0.94.3) the fixed the bug.

That's what i call fast support!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
It fixed part of the bug, but not all of it. Today I made 0.94.4 which should fix the problem completely (I hope).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Yes there is such a feature: press Menu/Show info and totals.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Win_XP:
Thanks for the new version, works now :) btw is there any way to add another currency, and I want to translate the program to Bulgarian? :)

Thanks,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bouya_k:
Thanks a lot for this programs

It will help me a lot for my holidays to keep my budget ;)

Great work

To add currencies or other staff you just need to edit the ini file who is located where your install the application

For the translation sorry I don't know
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Or from within the program: Menu/Options/Change default choices
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] w04g005:
Hey so far this program is great. but i have a problem with the default choices.....i've edited them by myself. (i also translated [currency] to [Währung])

But since i installed the new version(s) the changes don't get saved!

Even after deinstallation and new installation doesn't solve this problem!

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
I think the problem is that you changed [currency] to [Währung]. The program is looking for [currency] and can not find it, therefore it uses some default values.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] w04g005:
Ok i got it. Thanks. i edited the ini and it's working fine now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jem777:
Crash on Storage Card???

I think it crashes if you save the data on Storage Card?

Can be?

Thanks!

Jem777
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
It should not. On my Diamond, it does not crash when you save the data on 'Internal storage'. Unfortunately, my phone does not have a separate storage card slot, so I can not test this.

What version do you use, the latest (0.94.4)?

And what do you mean with data, the database (that gets asked at first startup and can be handled from the File menu), or the settings file (from the Options dialog)?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Version 0.94.5

Today I did some minor maintenance on the program after using it intensively for some time.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mlk:
Nice bit of gear here. Just started to play with it and found a couple of interesting "issues":

If you modify the choices, the default values dont reflect these changes, eg, I added AUD before EUR (also tried deleting EUR) and when I create a new entry, EUR comes up as the default currency - the same happens for "Intended source" and "Paid with". Otherwise, this is really, really nice!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] limsang:
You are goodman,Guy..

Thank U so much...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
The default option is always the last one that was chosen, so if you once have used AUD, the next entry will show AUD as the default choice.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Xorgeo:
Suggestions

I think you are on to something. :) I have been searching for a quick

and easy entry application and this one is very close. Thank you!

The following are some suggestions:

1) Add a quantity value, so that both the cost and amount can be

recorded. For example: $33.50 USD for 10 gallons of gasoline; or,

$3.00 for 1 gallon of milk

2) Make the application even more finger friendly, by using one touch

multi-level entry screens. For example, if you would add the quantity

field from 1 above, touching the display field could pop you out to the

large finger value entry then hitting <Enter> pops you back to the

first screen. You could do the same for the Expense type, date, and

etc.

3) Provide an option to change the number of digits of the entry value.

For example, changing a "digits option" to 4.2 would then allow numbers

as large as 9999.99

4) The expense type should carry with it the complete set of defaults.

For example: For "Hotel", the currency, "Is income", "Intended source",

and "paid with" should all revert back to what "Hotel" had selected the

last time it was used.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
1) Maybe someday, it will make the program more complex.

2) I don't understand exactly what you mean. At the moment you can push the button next to the field and this brings you to quick-entry screen.

3) This is already available. Just press the arrow left of the numbers (or increase a value of 999). The maximum is 999999.99.

4) This will get too complex, as users can always edit their default choices AND the type field can also be edited directly (just type with your (soft)keyboard).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mlk:
Fantastic stuff - didnt notice... will now hang head in shame and sing your praises loudly!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Xorgeo:
Recommendation comments

I would like to be able to use the app without a stylus when I am on the road. (My phone is mounted on the dash.)

When ever I buy something, it always involves both the amount paid and the quantity purchased.

I have large fingers and I can not hit the small little down arrow or square box with my finger. I just want a boom-boom way to select the items. Two touches to the screen and done.

Again, my motivation is "ease of use". Since most of the select items would stay the same for each "Expense type" between entries, it makes sense to me to have a set of defaults for each "Expense type". That way I would not have to keep changing the items when I change the "Expense type".
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
OK, I'll think about it. Maybe I'll make it an optional field.

I thought the rectangular box would be big enough for that. It is nearly the same size as the arrows on the numbers. I don't want to mess with the edit box itself. It is needed if you want manually modify the entry itself (if you want to type with the hard/software keyboard).

I am sorry, this will just get too complex. You could do this yourself in post-processing (e.g. in Excel). Sort the list by expense type and now fill in the appropriate entries.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] leobox1:
Good day,

this program is great..

any plans for simple pie charts or budgeting ?

for example a chart on how many % on food, transport etc?

i think you have greattttttt potential for this.. in fact i will write a recommendation about u in my humble blog tongiht :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bthoven:
I like this simple expense software. It would be perfect if it asks for password before going further.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] redganger:
I love this app, very useful to manage my finances. Are you planning on updating the main page layout though? The entry screen is nice, but the main page is too small. THanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
What do you mean with too small?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] redganger:
Well, this is a screen of my layout. At the moment, I am unable to look at the date without scrolling.

Not really necessary, but just something nice to have

However, what I would really like is to remove the some unsed columns if possible (like intended source/receipt) from the main view. Is there anything I can edit to do that? Currency sign with the amount would also be nice instead of occupying another column. Also, for the quick entry, a quicker entry would be to just skip the new item page.

But overall it's functional and useful. Thanks for the app.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tcchuin:
btw..can you make it support more currency?i use none of the three..==..i hope you can add other currency...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] redganger:
You can do this yourself

Just go to Menu-Options, then Change currencies/categories

Put the currencies you want under the curerncy section
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dgen:
I really like the fact that i can change the items i want to change by editting the EasyExpensesDefault.ini :D

this is what i have atm

[Currencies]
EUR
US$
GBP
[Expense types]
Ontbijt
Lunch
Dinner
Benzine
Parking
Snacks
Boodschappen
Café
Hardware
Kleding
Ontspanning
OV
Taxi
Overige
[Intended sources]
Myself
[Payment methods]
Cash
ABN Amro kaart
Chipknip
Online bankieren

I use this program on a daily base :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
You can make a column with 0 width by just dragging the edge of the column header. I will think on how to implement the currency position, maybe a checkbox in options to decide if it is a column or not. If you only use the program in your own country, then the currency is not really needed of course.

I like to keep that page to check things, and maybe change things that you skipped in the quick entry phase (pages that you did not select in the options).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] redganger:
Alright thanks for looking into my suggestion. Would it be possible to delete entries by pressing the entries instead of the menu i.e. hold click the entries then a context menu will popup to delete
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] findbom:
may you add time value?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Hylarion:
Hi all,

I've installed this app on my Samsung GT-C6625 (240x320, WM6.1 no touch screen).

Although it installs correctly, I have major display issues (overlaying boxes, ...), and i'm unable to navigate using the directional pad. Is there a chance that this program may work on my phone, or should i abandon all hopes?

Hylarion
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
I am afraid it is touch screen only. I have not managed to get the program working in a non-touch environment (I have tried).

Sorry about that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jacobxx:
Love this app, been looking for something like this for months (Eating out and such at University is easy to lose track of).

Thank you so much for bumping this thread :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Hylarion:
OK, I think I'll keep using excel then.

Thanks for the reply.

Hylarion.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] leobox1:
hi,

can i suggest more advanced features like

- showing sub totals of items

- compare month on month

- simple pie chart !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] olixelle:
nice freeware...

easy to logging...

to get more totals use excel ;)

thx !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] leobox1:
yeah am using so.. tot this great program will become greater with it :P
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thom@s:
Easy Expenses seems to be very nice : any chance to get it work on my 320x320 screen (Palm Treo Pro) ?

The program works well but it's unusable due to the screen size :-\
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Version 0.95.0 out

After a long time, I decided to do something about this program. I wanted to add currency exchange rates. Therefore I also had to improve the way that currencies, expense types, intended sources and payment methods were handled. This has all been done, together with some other stuff (see opening post).

Enjoy the new version.

If you like it, you can buy me a beer:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Could you post a screenshot of what the item edit screen looks like? (that is the screen also shown in the first post)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tcchuin:
can we add the currency ourself?

found how to add the currencies,anyway to set custom currency as default?i'm lazy changed from eur to MYR everytime i'm adding a entry.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Yes you can. In fact you better do it, otherwise you have only three currencies at a fixed rate.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] liewwk:
I've been using this program for a few months and I really liked it.

Just a minor complain. One of the options screen don't display properly on my QVGA device. See screenshot below.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sandeman684:
Thanks for the warning, I'll look into into it shortly.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deedee:
Strange bug found:

If you click on the date picker and go back from january, month 01, it goes to 00 and then to 553, well that's what shows, and the year goes off line as well. The months then just rotate in that order while the year increases at a seemingly random increment.