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@ -105,44 +105,13 @@ $ hledger -f FILE print
Files are most often in hledger's journal format, with the `.journal` file extension (`.hledger` or `.j` also work);
these files describe transactions, like an accounting general journal.
When no `-f` option is given, hledger looks for the file specified by the `LEDGER_FILE` environment variable;
if this is not set, it uses `.hledger.journal` in your home directory.
When no file is specified, hledger looks for `.hledger.journal` in your home directory.
Most people prefer to keep financial files in a dedicated folder, perhaps with version control.
Also, starting a new journal file per year is common (it's not required, but helps keep things fast and organised).
So we usually set `LEDGER_FILE`, to something like `~/finance/2023.journal`.
## Setting LEDGER_FILE
How to set `LEDGER_FILE` permanently depends on your setup:
On unix and mac, running these commands in the terminal will work for many people; adapt as needed:
```shell
$ echo 'export LEDGER_FILE=~/finance/2023.journal` >> ~/.profile
$ source ~/.profile
```
When correctly configured, in a new terminal window `env | grep LEDGER_FILE` will show your file,
and so will `hledger files`.
On mac, this additional step might be helpful for GUI applications (like Emacs started from the dock):
add an entry to `~/.MacOSX/environment.plist` like
```json
{
"LEDGER_FILE" : "~/finance/2023.journal"
}
```
and then run `killall Dock` in a terminal window (or restart the machine).
On Windows, see <https://www.java.com/en/download/help/path.html>,
or try running these commands in a powershell window
(let us know if it persists across a reboot, and if you need to be an Administrator):
```shell
> CD
> MKDIR finance
> SETX LEDGER_FILE "C:\Users\USERNAME\finance\2023.journal"
```
But most people prefer to keep financial files in a dedicated folder, perhaps with version control.
Also, starting a new journal file each year is common (it's not required, but helps keep things fast and organised).
So we usually configure a different journal file, by setting the `LEDGER_FILE` environment variable,
to something like `~/finance/2023.journal`.
For more about how to do that on your system, see [Common tasks > Setting LEDGER_FILE](#setting-ledger_file).
## Data formats
@ -5908,7 +5877,7 @@ Please create it first, eg with "hledger add" or a text editor.
Or, specify an existing journal file with -f or LEDGER_FILE.
```
You can override this by setting the `LEDGER_FILE` environment variable.
You can override this by setting the `LEDGER_FILE` environment variable (see below).
It's a good practice to keep this important file under version control,
and to start a new file each year. So you could do something like this:
```shell
@ -5933,6 +5902,38 @@ Commodities : 0 ()
Market prices : 0 ()
```
## Setting LEDGER_FILE
How to set `LEDGER_FILE` permanently depends on your setup:
On unix and mac, running these commands in the terminal will work for many people; adapt as needed:
```shell
$ echo 'export LEDGER_FILE=~/finance/2023.journal` >> ~/.profile
$ source ~/.profile
```
When correctly configured, in a new terminal window `env | grep LEDGER_FILE` will show your file,
and so will `hledger files`.
On mac, this additional step might be helpful for GUI applications (like Emacs started from the dock):
add an entry to `~/.MacOSX/environment.plist` like
```json
{
"LEDGER_FILE" : "~/finance/2023.journal"
}
```
and then run `killall Dock` in a terminal window (or restart the machine).
On Windows, see <https://www.java.com/en/download/help/path.html>,
or try running these commands in a powershell window
(let us know if it persists across a reboot, and if you need to be an Administrator):
```shell
> CD
> MKDIR finance
> SETX LEDGER_FILE "C:\Users\USERNAME\finance\2023.journal"
```
## Setting opening balances
Pick a starting date for which you can look up the balances of some