Export a Qif file from Quicken and import it back to check for data equality.

Question

I am working with Quicken for Mac 2006 and Quicken for Windows 2008.  

I'm looking for a way to import the Qif file that was exported with all data.  Seems to me that Quicken back then should be able to re-import it.

I don't see a way to do this directly with an existing account.  I thought about hollowing out an existing account by deleting all or most all data and then importing the exported qif file.   What's the best way of deleting all data?

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Sherlock · Answer

To import the QIF, you may need to set the account name: https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7150541/faq-is-there-a-way-that-will-allow-you-to-import-transactions-from-qif-csv-excel-ofx-files-into-qui

If you really want to remove transactions from a non-investment account register, I suggest you select the range in register (left-click and Shift + left-click) and press Ctrl + D.  To remove transactions from an investment account, I suggest you use a customized transaction report, select the range of transactions and Edit > Delete transaction(s).

Before making any significant changes to your data file, always save a backup (press Ctrl + B).