We have released a new version of the adobe air widget. Only one fix but a pretty big one :

In case of lost internet connection (just coming out of hibernation, network down, …) the widget kept going and you were not able to do anything with it. We’ve fixed this and the widget will timeout after 15 seconds.

After that you can just hit the “reload” button whenever the connection is back to start time punching again.

There is a 1.0.5 version out of the Adobe Air widget with some small bug fixes:

• bugfix : authentication failure due to special characters in the password
• bugfix : posting of description at when registering timeblock
• bugfix : reloading trackers when switching users
• feature : progress icon showing activity when the tracker is doing something
• feature : right click in system tray now allows you to stop/start tracking
• feature : hovering over title bar/tray icon will now show you which project you are working on, and for how long
• feature : stop/start buttons will give you a visual aid to show you when you are already tracking/stopped

Keep sending suggestions/feedback to make this tool even better !

We are glad to announce that we created a new desktop widget.  This widget is based on the Adobe Air 1.5 platform.

The widget now has a username/password validator.

We’ve also expanded our API with extra functions (including the acountValidation function used above).

For more details visit the Extras page

As mentioned in yesterday’s blog post, some users were experiencing connection problems using the Yahoo widget.

In collaboration with one of our users, Adrian Gawrys, we were able to determine the problem. It turned out that we weren’t escaping usernames (or password) which might contain url-obstructive characters, resulting in a mall-formed url and a failure to load that url. At the same time we have made the ‘unable to connect’-message give a more detailled story.

Anyhow, download the latest widget and everything should be fine.

PS: we’re still looking for Adobe Air widget developers.

Some of our users are experiencing connection problems when using the Yahoo widget and since we (digitalbase) aren’t having enough time to spare, we’re now looking for third-party developers who can develop a new widget for us.

We’d like it to be developed using Adobe Air, so if you’re skilled, interested and up for the job, make sure to have a look and bid at Elance.

We updated the TrackMyPeople Widget for the Yahoo Widget Platform.

There were a lot of Bug Tickets about this Widget on MAC (“No Internet” message), but now we’ve successfully tested the Widget on a MAC and it works!

• The Methods for negotiating with the API are updated
• The Widget now uses JSON instead of XML
• Works on MAC (no more ‘No Internet’ error)

Some novelties are also planned for the near future:

• ability to edit/delete time from the widget
• ability to manage trackers
• view reports/time sheets
• working on a new layout

Download the new and improved widget for windows or for mac.

To please more developpers, we introduce today our JSON API.

You could already write your own apps using our API (see documentation), but if you prefer the JSON format than you can now use for example https://secure.trackmypeople.com/api/status.json instead of https://secure.trackmypeople.com/xml/status.

Please note that some xml responses have changed, so if you were already writing an application then you better use the new xml-url, which is https://secure.trackmypeople.com/api/$action.xml, where ‘.xml’ may be ommitted.
All old xml responses remain the same if you use the old url: https://secure.trackmypeople.com/xml/$action, but it will become deprecated and the new responses contain more information.

As always further suggestions are welcome at info@trackmypeople.com.

A new version of the gnome applet is online. We fixed some small bugs.

• bugfix: The widgets wont start tracking when there is no internet.
• small: "user logged in success!" => "User logged in successfully!"

Feel free to informs us about bugs or leave some feedback or suggestions.

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