Block for comparing transactions
complete
Mark Enis
Hi, I'm looking for the creation of a new block that can all list transactions by category in a given timeframe.
My system of transaction categorization is more high level categories (under 5) compared to the default of 10+ categories.
What I would like to do is be able to have 2 blocks side by side that show all transactions for a particular category and be able to compare them month over month.
Currently, I don't see the ability to have a block that displays individual transactions, only categories (Expense by category)
Shawn Cao
complete
Shawn Cao
It has been a long haul, but we finally get Transaction List block in production.
To demonstrate how to use it, here is a new template inspired by this scenario mentioned by Mark: compare transaction list side by side between previous month and current month.
template link: https://app.fina.money/t/OLm84MumxMpKVB?ref=f-tzc8i27v
Matthew Rines
I found this useful, though It wasnt clear whether the line with no merchant was for all transactions in the timeframe or just those with no merchant. when I click on the button to see transactions on that line, the transaction list shows all transactions in the timeframe, not just no merchant which is what I expected
Shawn Cao
Matthew Rines: I would think that is probably a bug to be fixed, :) sorry about that. It should be transactions with no merchant.
Shawn Cao
in progress
Waiting for feedback on this new block before conclude more work or mark it as complete.
Shawn Cao
planned
Enable link to transaction list when selecting a category.
Shawn Cao
under review
Shawn Cao
you meant like snap the transaction page into a block for comparison purposes?
Probably only display date - name - amount in the bock with mandate time frame and category pick?
Mark Enis
Shawn Cao: Basically a "Transactions by Category" block where you can choose which categories transactions you want to see for a selected time period.
The beauty of Fina is being able to create customized templates using blocks to see data but currently there is no way to view actual individual transactions within blocks.
Mark Enis
Shawn Cao thinking this through some more... theres 3 layers of identification for transactions
Categories > Merchants > Transactions.
What I'm really looking for is a breakdown of expenses to merchants within a category
Shawn Cao
Mark Enis: nice, this further refinement makes a lot more sense, :) will support it soon.
Shawn Cao
Hi Mark - "Merchants in Category" block is available now, mind giving it a shot when you have time and let me know how it works for your (this) scenario.