Project management
/Time Tracking
Time Tracking
Time tracking helps monitor and record work activities efficiently. Our system offers two methods for tracking time:
Method 1: Time Tracking Module
The Time Tracking module provides an overview where you can log your work hours. Below is an example of the module interface:
Fig: Time Tracking Module
The top section allows you to select start and end dates, limited to a range of 3 days backward or forward.
To change the range, navigate to the Control Panel: On the Home Screen, click the top-left corner icon, select the 'Wrench' icon, and go to Other Settings.
There you will find the option for changing the range of the tracking time
You can choose a category from the following options:
- Administrative
- Project Work
- Billable Work
- Non-Billable Work
- Overhead
- Research and Development (R&D)
The selected category determines additional fields:
- Administrative, Overhead, Research and Development: Includes a Comment field for notes.
- Project Work, Billable Work, Non-Billable Work: Includes fields for Project, Task, and Comment.
After filling in the details, click Submit. Your entries will appear in a table below:
Fig: Submitted Time Tracking Table
Method 2: Directly Within a Task
Track time directly by navigating to the specific task:
- Open the task you want to track time for.
- Click the Track Time button to open a pop-up:
Fig: Track Time Pop-up
This method automatically sets the Category to Project Work and pre-fills the task. You can:
- Select the date (within the same range as Method 1).
- Use the drag option to specify the time range.
- Add a comment if desired.
After submitting, the tracked time will appear in a table under the task, displaying all details.
Important Note
The drag option is limited to the remaining available time. For instance, if you track time from 9:00 to 12:00, the next available range will be from 12:00 to 24:00 or 00:00 to 9:00.
Constraints for Time Tracking
Tracking time is subject to specific constraints to ensure accurate and relevant entries. These constraints are:
- Task Assignment: You can only track time on a task if the task is assigned to you or you are added as a colleague in the task. Below is an example of how this looks:
Fig: Task Assignment Example
- Task Status: Time can only be tracked if the task is in the In Progress step. Tasks in other statuses will not allow time tracking.