LogIt! Time Logger Support Page
Be sure to also check the
FAQ page for answers to many questions about LogIt! Time Logger.
Installation
LogIt! Time Logger installs easily by just double clicking the downloaded
.msi file.
Installation Requirements
The requirements for installing and running LogIt! Time Logger are:
- Microsoft Windows XP
- 512 MB RAM Recommended
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
During installation, your machine will be checked to make sure that the Microsoft
.NET Framework 2.0 is installed. If it is not, a dialog box will appear allowing
you to download it. Most people will require the x86 redistributable package
from the download site. After you download and install the Microsoft .NET
Framework 2.0, you will need to re-start the LogIt! Time Logger installation.
Uninstall
LogIt! Time Logger uninstalls cleanly using the Windows Add/Remove Programs feature
in the Control Panel.
Usage
LogIt! Time Logger is a simple program to use, so no lengthy manual is necessary.
Here is a breakdown of program functionality.
Using LogIt! could not be any easier. The application will run silently in the background
and then display a window every hour asking you to log your time. You will know
LogIt! is running because the LogIt! icon
will show in the system tray.
To show the LogIt! Time Logger screen at any time, simply double-click the LogIt!
icon
in the system tray.
Log Entries
When you make a log entry, all four elements are required:
- Project / Company
-
Enter the name of the project and/or company. You can type anything in the box,
or choose from the dropdown list. When you make a new entry, it will be available
in the dropdown list thereafter.
- Code
-
Enter any code you wish to categorize the time spent on this project or company
for this entry, or choose a code from the dropdown list. When you make a new entry,
it will be available in the dropdown list thereafter. The codes are associated with
the project/company. So, when the project/company field changes, the appropriate
codes are loaded in the code dropdown list.
- Notes
-
Enter any text you want here to annotate the time spent.
- Hours
-
Enter the time spent on each task here in hours. Precision to two decimals can be
entered. Notice at the top of the screen (unless this is the first
entry you have made since starting LogIt!) - the time elapsed since your last log
entry will show and the boxes will be pre-filled with the elapsed time in the same
proportion as the last entries. This is a very nice time saving feature.
Modifying Log Entries
To modify past entries, simply choose the menu item 'Modify Log Entries'. A calendar
will appear asking you to choose the date you want to modify. Click the date for
which you want to modify entries and then click the OK button. The screen will load
the entries for that date and allow you modify or add new entries. To remove an
entry, simply enter 0 as the hours for that entry.
LogIt! Time Logger Reports
LogIt! Time Logger reports are simple and very powerful. Simply click the 'Reports'
menu item. A set of calendars will appear, one for the start date and the other
for the end date of the report period. Choose the appropriate dates and click the
'Generate Report' button.
The report will show the following:
- The reporting period begin and end dates.
- For each day in the period, the sum of hours for each project/customer and code
combination, and the total hours for that day.
- The total hours for the reporting period
- Below the total hours, the following items are listed
- The sum of the hours for the entire reporting period for each project/customer and
code combination
- The sum of the hours for the entire reporting period for each project/customer.
- The sum of the hours for the entire reporting period for each code.
Buttons on the toolbar for the report allow closing the report window, printing
the report, and saving the report to a file in HTML format.
Exiting LogIt! Time Logger
To exit the LogIt! Time Logger application, right-click the LogIt! icon in the system
tray and choose Exit.