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If you are an active trackmypeople user you will notice we change alot of things, on a daily base. For those of you who did not notice those changes, a brief summary :

• User Profile : Edit / Information : We totally reworked this functionality. You can now easily update your (and your employees/contractors) profile with some advanced validation/error correction
• Tracker Edit / Information : Editing trackers (can be companies/departements/tasks or projects) never was this easy. Use one of the information tabs to get more information about a tracker
• Set your project (tracker) color. Each use can now assign his own color. These colors will be used when browsing through the calendar interface
• Create a user : Easily create users/employees and assign him/her to the trackers you want. This page will automatically send an email to the "created" user
• Calendar Tabs. We changed the calendar interface to support 'tabs'. From now on you can switch between day/week/month view without having to change page
• Updated the "MyTrackers" page
• Fixed various layout issues
  
• Timezone & Culture detection (when editing profileà
  
• Persistent User Login : Login once, check the "remember me" checkbox and stay logged in for the next 30 days (only on the same computer)
  
• ...

Login to your account and try all those new features, or join us now, while trackmypeople still entirely free !

Today we updated the TrackMyPeople system. You'll note this immediately when you log in.

The backend part of the site has been seperated from the public (main) content and is totally secured.

PLEASE NOTE: The URL for the backend has changed as well to https://secure.trackmypeople.com, so you need to update your widget (all OS's), which will connect to the new URL.

The system has been refactored to allow greater flexibilty. This way it is (will be) possible to:

• nest trackers (previously known as projects and companies)
• track time for any tracker, meaning you can also track time for a company
• assign multiple (and soon custom) roles per tracker per user; detailed definition and permission explanation will follow soon
  
• new (predefined) role types: employee, reporter (soon also freelancer, contracter, client, etc...)

We also migrated all current projects and companies to this new tracker system. The attendance project is no longer shared, but personalised. Each user now has a default tracker, which we guessed during the migration process.

We followed these rules:

• users with a single company (owned  or member) have this company as default tracker.
• users with multiple companies now have a new Task named "Attendance"
• users without any companies or projects also have this new task

We migrated all attendance block as well (to match these new trackers). Log in and check the new tracker tree (your organisation structure).

If any of your data has errors, please notify us .

We’re performing infrastructural changes this coming Thursday at 5PM  Brussels time (what time is that for you?).  TrackMyPeople will be unavailable for approximately 1 hour while we make some upgrades to our service infrastructure as well as update the system.

As our service userbase is constantly growing, the architecture of the trackmypeople system quickly showed us some features were really hard to implement. To make sure we can develop/create new functionality faster, we decided to refactor, to make the system more flexible.

Some of the features you can expect in the new version (online after tomorrows update)

• Custom Organisation Structure (departements, multiple projects...)
• Multiple Projects per User
• Custom Permissions & Roles
• Seperate secured backend
  

See you tomorrow.

We advice everyone to use one of our widgets to track your time right from your desktop. Next to that we have a "time entry" page where you can easily update your timesheet for the day or week. This could happen if you are visiting customers, forgot to use your widget or just need an easy way to add your data all at once.

Meet the "Time Entry" page. This interface is split up in a daily & weekly view.

On the daily view you can add descriptions for timeblocks

Use the weekly view to easily register all the work done for a certain (or multiple) projects. When you're done just press save, and the "time entry" system will create the according 'free blocks ' for you.

We have just released a new Windows/Mac version for the time tracking applet and now we have an update of the  Linux Gnome applet. Download the .deb here , and install it using synaptics.

A list of things we changed:

• small : language fix 'iva' -> 'via'
• bugfix : fixed day timer (time you have already worked for today) when refreshing applet
• feature : added autostart option : this option will automatically start tracking your attendance when the widget launches
  
• feature : autoload support : use this option to automatically log in using a certain user
• feature : authentication over http auth (improved)
• feature : using new XML/API protocol
• feature : improved checking of password when setting up an account
• feature : you can now enter a description spanning multiple lines
• feature : auto reminder on new version : the widget will tell you when there is a new version available
  
• fixed few minor bugs
  

As always, feedback welcome. Keep in mind we need your feedback to make trackmypeople the best available web timesheet software that is free !

After a few days of testing we got plenty of feedback resulting in a big update. Use our new & improved time widget to track your time from your desktop (download here ).

What's new ?

New features :

• added option "open urls": this option will allow us to open an url from your widget. In the future we will use this to inform you about widget updates, conflicting time blocks or other urgent issues that need your immediate attention.
• added option : "automatic attendance tracking" : when this option is enabled, the widget will automatically start tracking your attendance as soon as the widget is loaded (or when you start your computer)
• added option : "stop on close" : this option will automatically stop your time tracking session as soon as the widget (or your computer) is closed.
• added option : "choose your display" : choose wether you want to use the widget in small / large view (see screenshots)
• new feature : timeblock comments : when closing a time block (after you have worked on a single project) you can enter a description. This description will be stored together with the timeblock details for future reference.
• bugfix : parsing errors when pressing stop multiple times
• bugfix : parsing errors when there is no internet connection

You don't believe we did all that in a few days ? Check out some screenshots below.

Widget preferences

Right click your widget and select "widget preferences" to set these options.

Display Options

How does it look ?

I present you : the "light" layout. You can set this widget as 'always on top' to check your current working time from every application, all day long...

Normal Layout

Don't forget to keep sending your feedback & suggestions : support@trackmypeople.com

We are proud to announce the release of the first version of a new time tracking widget. This tool is based on the "yahoo widgets " platform, that also means you can use it on MacOS aswell as on windows (vista & XP). For more information try the "get started " manual. When you are set, you can get the widget over here .

You can use this widget to punch in & out. Allowing you to communicate with the TrackMyPeople systems without even opening your browser. 

Users who are owner of a company are able to create new users, which are automatically bounded to their company. The user will receive an email with all the information necesarry to use the timetracking service of TrackMyPeople.

Feel free to inform us which functions you would like to see integrated into TrackMyPeople.

TrackMyPeople wants to be the best. And to become that nr 1 time tracking solution, we are fully aware we need to constantly improve our services to walk that 'extra mile'. For that same reason we are very proud to announce a new feature : custom user & project reports. For now we added the most important charts, if you have any specific reports in mind that will help you run your business easier, please let us know , we might add it...

On the "manage users" & "manage projects" pages you can now see a little icon in front. Use this icon to go to the reporting page. You should see something like this :

If you are listed as a project/company manager, you should be able to switch to other users or projects.

You can now create custom reports using the dateslider 

If you play with these sliders (available on day/week/month page) you should be able to create reports like :

  These reports will give you a better overview of a certain users time punching behaviour or general projects activity

Pretty impressive for a free time tracking solution, isn't it ?
Please let us know what you think about it, we'll be adding more reports pretty soon.

We are improving and expanding on a daily basis. Today we are proud to inform you this new feature: invite your MSN Live Messenger friends to track their time for free, here at TrackMyPeople.

By providing your credentials, the system will fetch your online MSN Live Messenger addressbook and provide a listing including name and email. The next step is to select those contacts you would like to invite. After confirming your selection, the system will send out an invitation email. Expand your friendslist now !

Because we want you to access your (and your employees) timesheet we just made it easier for you. From now on you don't need to enter your password everytime you enter our timetracking solution. 

Next time you login make sure to check the "remember me" box on the login page . From then on simply point your browser to www.trackmypeople.com and you will automatically logged in.

It has been silent for a while. As we are working on alot of projects at the same time, we must sometimes make priorities.Today we realized some long awaited changes.

Online Timesheet Calendar

We improved the general "Look & Feel" of your personal timesheet as well as the employee timesheets (day, week & month view). You can now click timeblocks to get the time punch details (start date, stop date, description, project, ...)

Personal Profile

Personal profile is now divided in different "sections". As the list of options/configuration is rapidly growing, we decided to split up the personal profile in different parts.

Our TODO list 

• Make auto attendance switch configureable (at client side)
• Improve API authentication
• Better integration for free timeblocks
• Enhanced time reporting
• Better documentation
• New movies/screencasts
• More FAQ & Bigger Knowledge Base

We've updated our graphical views for your timetracking projects.You can find these under the manage menu -> projects -> actions -> view (the graph icon).

This option gives you the ability to easy get a column overview of your projects and users. You can select a year, month or week view for one or all users that are working on the current project.

 We've updated our timeblock system. You now have the option to add Free Blocks to your TimeSheet.

Free blocks vs Fixed blocks

Free blocks are basically timeblocks without a stop or start moment. This allows you to easily add new blocks with a total value. Another advantage is that you can add 'negative' blocks. (e.g. for a discount.)

Screenshot with free (green clock icon) and fixed (red clock icon) blocks:

Update: We've also updated our visual timesheet layout. Blocks that span multiple days will be split into blocks spread over several days. This will only occur in the calendar timesheet itself, don't worry we won't be splitting up your timeblocks, we implemented these changes to make sure you can clearly see that a block is spanning multiple days..

We hereby announce that TrackMyPeople has upgraded it's dashboard layout. To give you a clearer and easier user experience.

We hope you enjoy it. Suggestions are always welcome.

A new version of the Linux-Gnome applet is released, which is available in our download section .

BUG FIXED

• Applet returned "503"-error when trying to login.

If you are still having troubles with our widget or website functionalities, or you have a great idea which we should include in our free timetracking service, do not hesitate to contact us or file a bug report . Keep in mind that you need an account to make us of the bugtracker. Registration is easy and free!

Our FAQ includes now more than one hundred (that's +100 !) frequently asked questions, providing the best solution to your problem. We have reorganized the categories, in order to optimize the navigation to find the right question & answer.

On top of that we have integrated a search function and rating stars. Feel free to rate the answers that helped you solve a problem.

If you are still having troubles with a certain feature on TrackMyPeople, don't hesitate to report a bug or question .

We are proud to announce the 'export to excel' feature. From now on you can analyse your employees timesheets offline, just use the 'export to excel' button below the timesheet listing to receive an excel of your records.

Keep in mind that this features keeps the current filtering in account, that means if you are looking at data of employee "John Doe" you will receive an excel time sheet with records of this user only. 

Please note the generated excel files are in open office format, that means you need Microsoft Office 2007+. I know i know, alot of you are using older versions of the office suite, that's why we will be adding support for older excel versions. But if you already want to open the current spreadsheets use a decent an office suite like openoffice, star office or Google Docs. It's totally free (unlike other office suites).

We'll be adding support for multiple cultures (format the date/time just you want it), adding formulas for totals and improve the layout in the upcoming days

We just rolled-out a new version that contains filtering options for your personal timesheet as well as the manager timesheet for one or multiple employees. Just below the tabular listing you will find the 'total'.

If you use the filters properly you should be able to pull the following reports :

• Hours by Project by User by Custom Time Period 
• Hours by Project for all Users by Custom Time Period
• Total Hours by User by Custom Time Period
• Total Hours by Project by Custom Time Period
• Total Hours non billable
• Total Hours billable

We are currently working on alot of user suggested features like excel exporting, custom charts/graphs and alot more. Keep an eye on this blog for more info...

A web based timesheet used everywhere in the world

Because trackmypeople is a web based timesheet application we get signups from all around the globe. Recently alot of our users suggested us to improve the localised support. For example the calendar timesheet overview should show time in the preferred format, based on the user's culture.

That's why we improved the support for different cultures/languages & timezones. Go to your personal profile to update/correct your timezone & culture settings.

Why would you need my timezone ?

To make sure all your "clock punching" actions are stored correctly (based on your timezone) we need to know your timezone. Based on the timezone setting we convert all your start/stop dates to a central unified format. So if your blocks have a strange offset (they start/stop one or multiple hours different from your computers time) make sure to check your timezone settings (in your personal profile).

Once you have correctly stored your personal timezone you should never have to update this again.

From today on, you can visit trackmypeople in your favourite browser. We now support Internet Explorer (6.0 -> 7.0), Mozilla Firefox (1.x -> 3.x) and Opera.

Make sure to tell us if the website suddenly looks strange, don't forget to mention your browser & operating system.

A quick list of most important changes to make our "timetracking application" a little better.

Online Time Applet

• Fixed redirection after starting/stopping a time block
• Switch project now works like it should (switch project = change task)
• Start Tracking : punch clock principle : when pressing the 'start' button the clock starts ticking automatically

Various Other

• Redirection when logging in : if you try to access a certain tracking or reporting feature without being logged in, the site will automatically redirect you to the page you initially requested
• 'Switch to dashboard' / 'Switch to public website' quicklink updated

As always, suggestions welcome.

I know, i know. It's been awhile....But in the background we are working on new features/bugfixes/improvements.

That's why i present you today

Timesheet : Month View

Using the online timesheet you can instantly get a clear overview of the time your employees (or yourself) are spending on a project.

Enjoy, and remember to send us your feedback ! (info@trackmypeople.com)

New functions listed below.

Goto a User Calendar (requested feature)

See those 2 buttons at the start of each user line ? Use these buttons to instantly go to that user's calendar. Note that this functionality is only for managers/company owners, so if you are using trackmypeople as a freelancer (single user), you won't see these buttons.

Improved distinction "My Timesheet" and "Reports"

The "My Timesheet" section only holds personal data. If you are company owner or project manager you will have a "Report" section where you can get an overview of all your assigned user timeblocks.

Just on top of the day or week calendar on the report page you have a dropdown of related users/employees. Use this to switch the view to the users view.

Switch to "Today" (requested feature)

We added a small button just between the go forward / backward buttons. Using this button your calendar will switch to today.

More features coming soon...

Another small list of updates / fixes :

• fixed issue where events/timeblocks where not correctly loaded when switching the timeframe of the calendar
• fixed permission issue on support section (tnx oscar.st)
• fixed issue where API would return incorrect totals for attendance/totals block (tnx bvanders)
• fixed problem on the timesheet listall page: not showing all blocks (tnx jodorovski)
• updated download link of Linux Gnome widget (tnx oscar.st)

Please make sure to report bugs when you encounter them, as you can see we are quite fast fixing those issues.

You may have noticed we haven't been updating trackmypeople.com that much the last 2 days. In the background we were working on a much requested 'calendar' integration.

Log-in to your account and find out what we are talking about. In the 'my timesheet' section you will find two new buttons : Day View & Week View, these pages will give you a visual overview of the registered timeblocks for that period. Use the controls on top to navigate to previous weeks/days.

You can use the 'edit project' page to set a color for your project, this way all timeblocks for that project will be colored as specified. We will be adding a month calendar overview page soon

Other bugfixes / Improvements :

• Better support for different Cultures (i18n)
• Improved API response times
• Enhanced FAQ styling
• Seperate Support/Help page
• Added colorpicker on project preferences
• Added company-invite for users with no account
• Ticket / Bugtracker : reply notification (user will now get a message when ticket was updated).

Keep en eye on this blog for more news.

The new Linux Gnome Applet for TrackMyPeople is now available. We're at version 0.2.1211542279

Fixed bugs

• New GUI user administration / preferences
• Global config (include debug option)
• Updated language xml file
• Updated icons
• Project sorting fixed
• Increased size of description (when stopping/switching project)

Download this new version (0.2.1211542279) here.

If you come across any other bugs, please let us know at support@trackmypeople.com so we can correct them.

The new Windows Widget for TrackMyPeople is now available. We're at version 1.0.0.15.

Fixed bugs

• Starting and stopping projects is more stable
• Refresh of project list now happens without logging in again
• Added an 'OK' button in the select project window for usability
• The projects you created on the website now list correctly after a fresh install of the widget
• Switching projects is more stable
• When a project is started and a user clicks the 'Stop' button multiple times on the widget, the user only gets one 'Stop project' window

Uninstall the previous version of the Windows Widget for TrackMyPeople and download the new version (1.0.0.15) here. Install the new version and you're good to go.

If you come across any other bugs, please let us know at support@trackmypeople.com so we can correct them.

Below a small list of things we have updates / improved

• new features page (clearer & better looking) 
• automatic log-in (tnx oscar.st) : make sure to check the 'remember me' box when logging in
• fixed redirection after certain actions (punch time, edit personal profile)
• better & clearer navigation (managing functions are now joined under the 'manage' tab)
• invite-friend / invite-to-company functionality fixed
• new windows applet
• new gnome applet

More bugfixes/improvements soon, all suggestions are welcome at support@trackmypeople.com

To give you an idea where we are heading with this project a small list of things we will be working on.

• Enhanced Reporting (better, faster, more detailed...)
• Exporting Capabilities (pdf, excel...)
• Calendar Integration : edit your timeblocks using a simple calendar
• Better Management Tools (edit/update clients & projects)
• Better / Faster widgets/applets (faster, more features...)

Keep an eye on this blog and stay informed...

When registering a new company, there was only a limited list of countries.This is fixed now.

We added a big list of available countries together with their ISO 3166-1 country code.

Note that it's not exactly clear what constitutes a country. Read David Madore's article How many countries are there in the world? to get an overview of ways to answer the question.

We just added a blog on this website to inform you about updates / new features or bugfixes (are there any bugs ??).

Keep an eye on this blog and stay informed !

We appreciate your feedback so feel free to drop us a mail over at support@trackmypeople.com