pdf attachments and performance

johnml
johnml Member ✭✭
in Registers & Transactions (Windows)

Will adding .pdf attachments to transactions affect the performance of Quicken for Windows?

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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭

    YEP, they're a HUGE hog on your performance due to file bloat.

    Better course of action is to either manage Win folders, or get a documents manager, and use the Memo field in Q to record where you put the attachments.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • q_lurker
    q_lurker SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭

    I disagree with respect to performance. While a hog with respect to file size, I don’t believe program performance is unduly affected.

    I agree keeping the pdf’s organized outside of Quicken is much better. Those docs inside Quicken can only be accessed through Quicken which is not a versatile document manager. Keeping them outside Quicken does keep the Quicken file and all its backups smaller ( a very good thing).

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