Activity event details
Each Activity row has a short summary for the list. Extra context is stored as structured fields you may see in the detail drawer. This page lists those fields by event type.
Event details stay in your encrypted database on your computer.
Shared fields (every event)
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Time | When the event happened |
| Summary | One-line description shown in the list |
| Severity | Emphasis hint: informational, warning, or security |
Security
Database unlocked
Summary example: Database unlocked
Detail fields: none required.
Database locked
Summary example: Database locked
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reason | manual (you locked) or auto (timeout) |
Unlock failed
Summary example: Unlock failed
Appears after the next successful unlock (attempts while locked are kept locally until then). Detail fields: none required.
Import
Import completed
Summary example: Imported 142 transactions from chase-jan.csv
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| filename | Source file name |
| format | csv, qfx, or ofx |
| account_id | Account that received the import |
| committed_count | Transactions committed |
Import failed
Summary example: Import failed: statements.csv
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| filename | Source file name |
| error | Error message |
Bank sync
Sync completed
Summary example: Bank sync: 12 transactions staged (Example Bank)
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| institution_name | Connection label |
| rows_staged | Rows staged for review/import |
| trigger | manual or scheduled |
Sync failed
Summary example: Bank sync failed: connection timeout
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| institution_name | Connection label |
| error | Error message |
| trigger | manual or scheduled |
Export
Full export completed
Summary example: Exported all data to C:\Users\Pat\Documents\bigpicture-export-2026-07-12.zip
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dest_path | Full destination path |
| format | zip |
| scope | full |
| account_count | Accounts included |
| transaction_count | Transactions included |
Saved view export completed
Summary example: Exported saved view "Tax deductible" (84 rows)
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dest_path | Full destination path |
| format | csv |
| scope | saved_view |
| view_id | Saved view id |
| view_name | Saved view name |
| row_count | Transaction rows written |
Export failed
Summary example: Export failed: destination not writable
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dest_path | Intended destination |
| scope | full or saved_view |
| error | Error message |
Data changes
Account archived
Summary example: Archived account "Old checking"
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| account_id | Account id |
| account_name | Name at archive time |
Data file opened
Summary example: Opened data file business.db
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| path | Full path to the file |
| file_name | File name only |
License activated
Summary example: License activated (2026 edition)
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| edition_year | Licensed edition year |
| license_id_masked | Masked license id when available |
Pending events while locked
Failed unlocks (and opening a different data file before unlock) may be written to a small local pending file until the database is unlocked. After unlock, those events appear in Activity with their original timestamps.