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ClickTime™ Release Notes (2006)

View the release notes for 2007 - present.

View the release notes for 2005 and previous years.

Version 4.9
This release includes new versions of the ClickTime Mobile Edition and ClickTime Desktop Application. The changes are as follows:

  • ClickTime Desktop Application 2.0 Beta 6
    This new beta version includes a "save" button and bug fixes. We strongly encourage all people who are using an older beta version to upgrade as soon as possible. Older beta versions will expire on December 31, 2006. You can download the new beta version by logging in and clicking on the Download tab.
  • ClickTime Mobile Edition for Time & Expense Tracking (beta)
    We've created a new version of ClickTime for Palm Treo, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry and Sidekick web users as well as other mobile devices (formerly known as ClickTime Handheld). Just point your mobile device's web browser to www.clicktime.com and log in to add and edit time on your timesheet or enter expenses on your expense sheet. The web browser on your handheld device must have cookies and JavaScript enabled.
  • New Report: Client Invoice (Excel)
    This new report can be accessed from the Client category. Separate invoices are created for each client covering a specified time period. Each invoice includes a breakdown by project and can also include the client's postal address so that the invoice can be inserted into a standard No. 9 window envelope for mailing. See the online help for more details about configuring your account for generating invoices.

Version 4.82
This version includes improved accounting package integration and browser support. The changes are as follows:

  • Accounting Package ID Fields
    The accounting package ID fields for clients, jobs, tasks, expenses, etc. have been updated to allow for up to 250 characters to be stored in each field. This provides improved integration for various accounting packages, including QuickBooks, that may require long ID values when synchronizing time and expense information.
  • Firefox 2.0
    We support the use of the newly released Firefox 2.0 web browser for the Mac, Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Internet Explorer 7
    We support the use of the newly released Internet Explorer 7 web browser for Windows.
  • New User Manual and Quick-Start Guide
    A new printable user manual and quick-start guide are now available. These PDF documents can be downloaded from the Quick View section under the Company tab. The user manual contains the information from the "Administrator and User Manual" that is relevant to standard users (people without manager or administrator permissions). An administrator can download this PDF and distribute it to employees as desired. The Quick-Start User Guide is a four-page PDF that can be downloaded and included in employee handbooks to help new employees get introduced to using ClickTime for entering time and expenses.
  • Updated Online Help
    We have updated the context-sensitive online help system to include frequently asked questions (FAQ) and other information. You can access it by clicking any of the "help" links that appear at the top and bottom of every page after you log in.

Version 4.81
This version includes improved browser support and enhancements to the Customizable Data Export. The changes are as follows:

  • Customizable Data Export Enhancements
    The Customizable Data Export is now even more versatile. The Advanced interface now includes options to export the current status of each timesheet (approved, rejected, etc.), the previous status of each timesheet, the date and time the timesheet status last changed and which person made that change.
  • Customizable Job and Project Breakdown Enhancements
    We have made several enhancements to the ability to break down a job/project into phases and sub-phases.
  • Internet Explorer 7
    We have improved compatibility with the Internet Explorer 7 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) web browser.
  • Job, Project and Task Customized Breakdown and Safari
    We have improved support with the Safari browser on Mac OS X when an account is configured to break down jobs, projects or tasks into multiple detailed items (e.g. phases and sub-phases).
  • Revised PDF Manual
    An updated version of the ClickTime manual is available for download. You can download the manual by logging in and going to the Quick View section under the Company tab.

Version 4.8
This version includes improved foreign language support and detailed job/project and task breakdown options. The changes are as follows:

  • Job, Project and Task Customized Breakdown
    Customers can now break down jobs, projects or tasks into multiple detailed items. For example, projects can now be broken down into phases and sub-phases. Tasks can also be further defined by using sub-tasks. For more information or to add this feature to your account, contact a sales representative.
  • Improved Foreign Language Support
    We now provide improved foreign language support throughout the web application. We have upgraded to use Unicode encoding (UTF-8). Reports viewed with the HTML Viewer should properly display foreign language characters. Reports generated as Excel files can be viewed using current versions of Microsoft Office on Windows and Mac.
  • New Online Help System
    We have implemented a new context-sensitive online help system. You can access it by clicking any of the "help" links that appear at the top and bottom of every page.
  • New Currency Options
    More than 10 new currency options are now available when entering foreign currency expenses and as your home currency in the Company Preferences section.
  • Incomplete Timesheet Settings Revised
    We've combined two different options into one when determining how and if to label a person's timesheet as incomplete. The new option appears in the "Time Entry, Expense and Approval Requirements" section when adding or editing a person's settings.
  • Timesheet View Revised
    The complete job name value is now displayed when using the Timesheet View.

Version 4.71
This version includes an updated version of the Desktop Application:

  • ClickTime Desktop Application 2.0 Beta 4
    This new beta version includes numerous bug fixes and performance improvements. We strongly encourage all people who are using an older beta version to upgrade as soon as possible. Older beta versions will expire on August 16, 2006. You can download the new beta version by logging in and clicking on the Download tab.

Version 4.7
This version includes new timesheet features and timesheet approval features. The changes are as follows:

  • Require Comments for Time Entries
    All customers can now require individuals to provide comments when entering time. This feature is supported on the Day View, Week View and Handheld Application but not in the Desktop Application.
  • Prevent Submission of Incomplete Timesheets
    We now provide the ability to prevent people from submitting timesheets for approval if the person's minimum number of hours per day/week has not been entered. This feature is available on each person's detail settings in the "Timesheet Approvals" section.
  • Web Services Version 1.2 Decommissioned
    The 1.2 version of web services which was deprecated several months ago has been officially decommissioned and is no longer available. Any customers still using version 1.2 will need to migrate to a newer version of web services.

Version 4.61
This version includes improvements to the Customizable Data Export:

  • Customizable Data Export Enhancements
    The Customizable Data Export is now even more versatile. This report now offers an Advanced interface for specifying additional fields to export.

Version 4.6
This version includes a new type-ahead time entry method, stopwatch improvements and break time tracking. The changes are as follows:

  • Type-ahead Time Entry Selector
    We now provide the ability to select the client and job using a type-ahead selector. For companies with more than 100 jobs, this makes filling out your daily timesheet much faster. This feature is available on the Day View and can be enabled in your "My Preferences" section.
  • Stopwatch Timer
    We have significantly improved the stopwatch feature and its integration with your company's policies for recording time worked. Use it to record how long you have been working on a project. This feature is available on the Day View and can be enabled in your "My Preferences" section.
  • Adjustment and Break Time Tracking
    We now offer an adjustment option for recording break times. This simplifies the time tracking for people who record the start and end times while working. This can be combined with the stopwatch feature and provide valuable details for companies who need to track the exact hours that people are working on projects.
  • Virtual Punch Clock - Start and End Time Tracking Enhancements
    We've added several powerful options when configuring a person's time entry requirements. Utilizing these new options and stopwatch controls provides a virtual punch clock for those employees required to record their time in this fashion.
  • Desktop Application
    The Mac Classic version of the Desktop Application is no longer available for download and is no longer supported. Version 1.4.38 of the Desktop Application for Windows and Mac OS X is going to be discontinued as of August 31, 2006. We recommend downloading and using the new 2.0 beta version. The new version includes a stopwatch timer, weekly summary, and other advanced features. You can download the beta version by logging in and going to the Download tab.
  • Rosetta Compatibility
    The Mac OS X 2.0 beta version of the ClickTime Desktop Application is compatible with Apple Computer's Rosetta Technology for use on the new Intel-based Macs. You can download the beta version by logging in and going to the Download tab.
  • Security Enhancements
    The login process is more secure now that submissions are always transmitted using SSL.
  • DCAA Compliance Changes
    When a company is configured for DCAA compliance, the QuickDay and QuickWeek options no longer appear as options. Additionally, if DCAA compliance is enabled but audit logging is not turned on, changes to the names and other significant information for clients, jobs, tasks, divisions and people are now included in the DCAA timesheet reports.
  • QuickDay and QuickWeek Confirmation
    When you click either QuickDay or QuickWeek you will now be prompted to confirm you want to duplicate time from the past day/week. This will help people who accidentally click the button.
  • Timesheets Waiting for Approval - Editable Notes
    We now allow administrators to override and edit time entry notes after a timesheet is submitted and waiting for approval.
  • Overriding Timesheets - Inactive Employees
    Timesheets for inactive employees can no longer be overridden. The employee will need to be activated in order for an administrator or manager to override the timesheet.
  • Browser Compatibility
    We support the most recent versions of the primary browsers on Windows, Mac and Linux including Internet Explorer (6.x), Firefox (1.5) and Safari (2.0). We no longer support old versions of Internet Explorer (5.x and older) and Safari (1.2x and older). For more information regarding browser and system requirements, click here.
  • Expense Sheet Review Sorting
    When you run the Expense Sheet Review, the expense sheets are now sorted by the person's full name and then by the expense sheet date (oldest to newest).
  • Customizable Data Export Enhancements
    We now provide "check all" and "uncheck all" options when selecting what fields to include in this export report. This report can be accessed from the Miscellaneous category.
  • QuickBooks Invoice Export
    This report is out of beta testing and can be accessed from the Miscellaneous category. The report is useful for exporting your data to QuickBooks (U.S. versions only) for invoicing purposes.
  • Updated Manual
    An updated version of the ClickTime manual is available for download. The new version includes information regarding the type-ahead time entry feature. You can download the manual by logging in and going to the Quick View section under the Company tab.

Version 4.51
This version includes performance enhancements and a new public beta version of the ClickTime Desktop Application. The changes are as follows:

  • Desktop Application - version 2.0 beta
    A new beta version of the Desktop Application is available for use. This new version includes a stopwatch timer, weekly summary, and other advanced features. You can download the beta version by logging in and going to the Download tab.
  • Web Services Enhancements
    Various improvements to web services were implemented including new methods for use with custom-built time entry applications.
  • Performance Enhancements
    We've significantly improved performance on the Day and Week View time entry pages when using task list controls.
  • Updated Manual
    An updated version of the ClickTime manual is available for download. The new version includes helpful links in the Table of Contents and information regarding the Handheld Access feature. You can download the manual by logging in and going to the Quick View section under the Company tab.

View the release notes for 2007 - present.

View the release notes for 2005 and previous years.