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docs: more csv conversion tips

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@ -417,7 +417,7 @@ For an example, see [How to use account aliases](ALIASES.html).
hledger can also read hledger can also read
[CSV](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values) files, [CSV](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values) files,
translating the CSV records into journal entries on the fly. translating the CSV records into journal entries on the fly.
We must provide some some conversion hints in a "rules file", named We must provide some some conversion hints in a "rules file", named
like the CSV file with an extra `.rules` suffix (you can choose another name with `--rules-file`). like the CSV file with an extra `.rules` suffix (you can choose another name with `--rules-file`).
@ -486,9 +486,15 @@ The following kinds of rule can appear in any order:
Typically you'll keep one rules file for each account which you Typically you'll keep one rules file for each account which you
download as CSV. For an example, see [How to read CSV files](CSV.html). download as CSV. For an example, see [How to read CSV files](CSV.html).
Other features: Other notes:
A CSV amount value that is parenthesised will have the parentheses stripped and its sign flipped. An amount value that is parenthesised will have the parentheses stripped and its sign flipped.
If the `currency` pseudo field is assigned, its value will be prepended to every amount.
If the CSV has debit/credit amounts in separate fields, assign the `amount-in` and `amount-out` pseudo fields instead of `amount`.
Generating entries with three or more postings is not supported at present.
### Timelog files ### Timelog files