which new quickens 2019 for mac, is it possible to create invoices? I have a QUICKEN file from win7
which new quickens 2019 for mac, is it possible to create invoices? And I have a QUICKEN [backup] from win7, will i be able to convert it to the subscription 2019 that i am fixing to buy? or do i need to start from scratch?
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Unfortunately, Quicken for Mac does not support invoicing. The invoice options are available for Quicken 2019 Home Business and Rental for Windows.
You can import copy or move your current .QDF file from Windows 7 into Mac. When you install the software, just follow the steps to Start from a Quicken for Windows file.
Hope this information is helpful.
Respectfully,
~ Quicken Harold.
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https://getsatisfaction.com/quickencommunity/topics/faq-converting-from-quicken-for-windows-includin...
Since you did not specify which version you are currently using, review all the prep and background info before:
https://www.quicken.com/support/things-do-converting-your-data-quicken-mac-2016
If you need to use an intermediary version, as mentioned on that page, instead of getting QW2010, you can try using QW2013 available from Quicken for FREE here: https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken
(that first page needs to be updated ;-) )
NOTE: Be aware that at this time, it is very difficult to convert back from Mac to Windows, as there are many problems with the reverse conversion process.
I also suggest that you make sure that Quicken for Mac subscription will meet your needs, since it was re-written from the ground up (first with Quicken Essentials in 2010, then again with QM2015 onward) and is not the same product as the Windows version, so there are some features that are still not there e.g. full loan amortization*, 2-line display, QuickMath, or are not as fully developed yet, e.g. Customized Reports, some investment performance reports and stats (therefore some data may not carry over). You can start here:
http://www.quicken.com/mac/compare
https://www.quicken.com/whats-new-quicken
https://www.quicken.com/mac/upgrader-compare
*NOTE: Support for fixed rate loans has been released as of QM2017 v4.5.x but there is no announced timing for support for variable rate or simple daily interest loans.
You may want to review the List of Obstacles and Hindrances for Migrating from QM2007 or QWin to Quicken for Mac. Add your vote to any features that are missing for you. Your VOTES matter!
Be aware of data that will and will not carry forward:
https://www.quicken.com/support/what-data-gets-carried-over
(A couple more things to note: historical currency rates are not migrated AND currency conversions of transactions are not migrated; also invoicing data).
Then look at the updates since the original release here:
https://www.quicken.com/support/20182019-release-quicken-mac-subscription-product-release-notes
You will also want to look at a more detailed comparison done by a SuperUser which also identifies nuances not mentioned elsewhere (and read on for comments from other users too on that same discussion thread):
https://getsatisfaction.com/quickencommunity/topics/can-anyone-who-has-switched-from-2007-to-2015-he...
Take a look at the following videos to give you a better idea:
https://www.youtube.com/user/QuickenMac
Note that there are many differences that are rather subtle, that are not necessarily identifiable via documentation, for example, the 12-month budget feature does not allow including transfers, including investment income, selecting specific accounts, or have rollover capability.
If you find that QMac subscription does not meet your needs, the alternative is to run Quicken for Windows in a virtual machine on your Mac. There are 5 popular products you can use: Parallels, VMWare Fusion, Oracle VirtualBox, Bootcamp or CrossOver. The first 4 require you to also buy a copy of Windows. The first 2 cost $50-80, the third and forth are free. CrossOver also costs about $50-$80 but does NOT require you to buy Windows.
If you plan to keep your PC & Mac, you could also run Quicken on the PC and use remote access (several free options, e.g. NoMachine and Teamviewer) to access Quicken from your Mac (or even a tablet or phone) (see this great article for complete review of many options (most are free): http://machow2.com/rdp-for-mac/ ).
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- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
- Quicken Mac FAQ list
- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- Help Guide and FAQs for Quicken Mobile
COMPLETE list of Product Ideas - Quicken for Mac to VOTE onObject to Quicken's business model, using up 25% of your screen? Add your vote here:
Quicken should eliminate the LARGE Ad space when a subscription expires
(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
Also, I figure then I will be needing to attempt my other option, QUICKBOOKS for Imac! does anyone here know how to create, that is after it is all installed and ready to use, a "business account" within Imac/quickbooks to be able then to create an invoice for that "business" for monies owed? As was done in WIN7/QKN, but trying now to do the same in Imac/QBKS, to be able to do the invoicing that is not possible with Imac/QKN. And does all QUICKBOOKS for IMAC have invoicing, PLUS possible to convert that WIN7.... into and use with any QUICKBOOK version?
[i hope i said that right for someone to try and help me, or guide me to where I can that help.]
As for moving to Quickbooks, you'd really have to go to a Quickbooks forum to explore that. They are completely separate products; this site is only about Quicken. to the best of my knowledge, there is no path from Quicken Windows to Quickbooks for Mac, but I really don't know much about any Quickbooks capabilities. Again, you should search for a Quickbooks forum and post your questions about that product over there.
But on top of that, I don't know much about the invoicing functionality in QWin but I would suspect that there is additional info added to create these. As such, though you may end up preserving the transaction data, I strongly suspect you would lose any invoice specific data too.
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- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
- Quicken Mac FAQ list
- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- Help Guide and FAQs for Quicken Mobile
COMPLETE list of Product Ideas - Quicken for Mac to VOTE onObject to Quicken's business model, using up 25% of your screen? Add your vote here:
Quicken should eliminate the LARGE Ad space when a subscription expires
(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
thank you again for your assistance, and to everyone that tried to help me with my little problem, it is not even FEB yet, so a very happy and healthy 2019 for all,
HOWARD
(If you find this reply helpful, please be sure to click "Like", so others will know, thanks.)
- Where to find a Help Guide for Quicken for Mac?
- Quicken Mac FAQ list
- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- Help Guide and FAQs for Quicken Mobile
COMPLETE list of Product Ideas - Quicken for Mac to VOTE onObject to Quicken's business model, using up 25% of your screen? Add your vote here:
Quicken should eliminate the LARGE Ad space when a subscription expires
(Canadian Q user since '92, STILL using QM2007)