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Troubleshooting
This page covers common situations where Anchorline doesn't behave the way you expect, and what to do next.
My balance is incorrect
This usually means one of three things:
- An action is missing
- An amount was recorded incorrectly
- Value was recorded against the wrong anchor
To fix this, record an action that brings the balance to the correct value. In most cases, this is an adjustment or a compensating transfer.
Do not try to "fix" the balance itself. The balance is always derived.
An item looks wrong
Items only change when an action is recorded.
If an item's attributes are incorrect, record an update that sets them to the correct values. The system does not support editing past actions.
Think in terms of "what needs to happen now" rather than "what should have happened earlier".
I chose the wrong log type
Log type determines how actions are interpreted.
If you created a balanced log but need to track individual items, or vice versa, the correct fix is to create a new log with the appropriate type and continue there.
Log types are not meant to be converted after creation.
I put things in the wrong log
Logs are meant to stay focused.
If unrelated activity ends up in the same log, the fix is to move forward with a better structure:
- Create a new log
- Record future actions in the correct place
- Link logs if they need to stay connected
Do not try to retroactively reorganize history.
I can't make the change I want
This usually means the change would require rewriting previously recorded actions.
Anchorline only allows changes that move the system forward. If something cannot be changed directly, it must be corrected with a new action.
If you find yourself blocked, ask what action represents the correction.
This feels harder than expected
This often happens when too much structure is added too early.
If you feel stuck:
- Stop adding anchors, fields, or links
- Focus on recording actions only
- Let the system evolve naturally
You can always add structure later without losing correctness.
Still stuck?
If something still doesn't make sense, describe:
- What you expected to happen
- What you recorded
- What the current state shows
Those three things are usually enough to identify the issue.