The start / stop timer is found at the top right of the task worksheet, as well as on the top right of the task header when you're adding labour to a task.

Task Overview
The start / stop timer can also be accessed from a task overview. See Calendar View.

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Read more below - Record labour using the start / stop timer

The easiest way to manually record a labour entry is to use the Task shortcuts ( button)  > Add Labour.

Alternatively, to view recorded labour entries first, access the labour worksheet via the Job Costs Overview, or via the Items tab > Labour.

Tap the to add an entry.

Read more below - Record labour using the Add Labour fields

Checklist items can be configured to display the date and timestamp of when the checklist item is completed, e.g. what time you arrived on site. If this has been enabled, tap the (box with arrow) to easily create a timesheet entry. The start time will be prefilled with the time the checklist entry was marked as completed. All you have to do is fill out the finish time and any extra details if necessary.

See Start or stop the timer from a checklist item, below

When you start working on the Task:

1. Open the Task.
2. Tap (Start Timer) on the top right of the task worksheet.

The timer will start. Elapsed time will replace the Start Timer button.

Once you have finished the Task:

1. Open the Task.
2. Tap the elapsed time. The Labour Timer window will open. 
3. Tap Stop Timer.

From the Labour Timer Window, confirm the fields required for a labour entry:

Labour Timer Window

Access the Labour Timer window by tapping the elapsed time from the task worksheet, or above the header in the Labour section.

 

 

1. The logged-in user is automatically added to the timesheet. Confirm the default work type that has been set.
   

   More info

   Work types are not only used to define the various labour rates your business charges for services, but are also used for calculating overtime such as time & a half or double time for payroll purposes.

    

   This list of work types may be filtered based on business unit or user settings. To view all work types, tap Show all at the bottom of the list.

    

    
2. To add other users to the timesheet, you have two options:
   1. tap Select Users and select them from the list, or alternatively
   2. tap Add Scheduled Users to automatically add all users scheduled to the task
      

      Permissions

      Any user can view their own timesheets and enter their own records. Users in the Supervisor and Management permission groups can also view timesheets for other resources and enter labour on their behalf.

       

      For custom permission groups, set permissions via:

      - Permission Groups > Users > Filters > Current User (set to unticked).
      - Permission Groups > Timesheets > Fields > Users > View (set to ticked).
      - Permission Groups > Task > Filters > Labour Created by or Assigned to User (set to unticked).

       

       
      Whichever option you choose, confirm the default work types for each user.
3. If the timer is still running, tap Stop Timer.
4. Record a Tracking Centre (optional), if they are used in your business.
5. Record a Note (optional) - this is useful for recording notes about the work performed, which may be included on an invoice.
6. Tap Create Timesheet Entry.
   

   To cancel the timesheet entry and resume timing, tap Cancel and close the window.

    

Managers, Supervisors (and those with permission) can use this to view active timers on the Task.

1. Open the Task.
2. Under the More tab, tap Task Timers.
3. From here you can stop a timer, create labour entries or add other users to an active timer.
   

   You can also start a timer on behalf of other users who are assigned or scheduled to the task.