[Can] there be a way to have multiple Quicken data files open at the same time? (Q Mac)

Bud27

I manage finances for a couple of family members, so I have 3 Quicken data files. I recently moved from [Removed] back to Quicken after many years. In [Removed] I could have all of the data files open at the same time, each with its own window. That was useful because there are transactions to record that affect multiple user accounts (e.g., one person paying the other for something). I would do that very often in [Removed] Now I can't seem to do that anymore so I can't copy/paste an amount easily from one user account to another, or copy a payee name without opening/closing each data file to go back and forth. Now I have to complete the work in one data file, close it, open the next one and remember (or make a separate note to copy from). Another example is a joint account that exists in two data files because it belongs to both users' set of accounts, but requires manual update (no available transaction downloads). I can't switch back and forth easily to update an identical transaction in both files.
Any chance a feature Quicken update would support multiple data files open simultaneously?

Quicken_Tyka

Hello @Bud27

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JohnL.Miller

You can come close to what you want to do by running a second instance of Quicken in a virtual machine. I do it all the time for my personal and business accounts.

Bud27

> @JohnL.Miller said:
> You can come close to what you want to do by running a second instance of Quicken in a virtual machine. I do it all the time for my personal and business accounts.
Thanks for the suggestion John!

smayer97

Another alternative that USED to be possible is the ability to duplciate the Quicken app and run duplicate copies of Quicken. BUT both macOS AND Quicken have made changes that makes this difficult BUT you CAN run a beta version of Quicken side by side....SO it is still EASILY technically possible IF Quicken would make it possible like it once was....

So, you can add your VOTE to Maintain ability to run 2 copies of Quicken for Mac simultaneously

First, click on the underlined link above to go there, then click the little grey triangle under the VOTE count at the top of page 1 in the blue banner, so your vote will count for THIS feature and increase its visibility to the developers by seeking to have the features you need or desire end up in the latest version (it may take a moment for your vote to register).
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gb24119

My use case for this is for creating a new file after having trouble with one that has transactions going back 14 years. I'd like to have old and new up side by side to get started with some things.

Homestar

I agree this feature should be supported in Quicken by now. The workaround I have used to open two instances at the same time is to use Sandboxie-Plus (free) to run a "sandboxed" virtual space on my Windows machine. I can then launch a second instance there and open a file for comparison.

Quicken Kristina

Hello All,

The status of this Idea has been changed to Under Consideration as it has reached enough votes and has been submitted to our Product and Development team for further review.

Thank you!

smayer97

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20335629#Comment_20335629

That is a Windows app. This is for the Mac version.

smayer97

Consider adding your vote here instead

Maintain ability to run 2 copies of Quicken for Mac simultaneously

Cary Kittner

I want to vote for this change to happen. I don’t see where to vote for it.

Cary Kittner

Never mind, I finally saw the little tiny up arrow!