Track your time on the go using timers in BigTime Mobile. This article shows you how to start and stop timers, and how to review and complete time entries.
Table of Contents
Overview
Start a Timer
Stop the Timer and Review Your Entry
What Are Custom Fields?
Overview
In BigTime for desktop, you can set timers to track your work on tasks or projects accurately and in real time. You can also do this in BigTime Mobile if you need to set a timer on the go. The workflow for doing so is simple, but differs from the one you follow on a desktop. This article will walk you through how to set timers in the BigTime Mobile app.
When you first open BigTime Mobile, you will by default be directed to the app’s home screen, which is where the timer function lives. If you haven’t started a timer yet, you’ll see the timer set to 00:00:00. Below the timer you’ll also see a button labeled Start.
Start a Timer
- Open the BigTime Mobile app.
- Tap the Timers tab.
- Tap Start Timer.
- Choose your Project, Task, and other required details.
- Let the timer run while you work.
You can pause and resume the timer as needed.
Stop the Timer and Review Your Entry
When you're done, tap Stop Timer. BigTime will turn your timer into a draft time entry. You’ll see the Time Entry form, where you can:
- Adjust the hours
- Add notes
- Fill in any custom fields
What Are Custom Fields?
Custom fields are extra fields your organization adds to the time entry and expense form. They help collect specific project, billing, or compliance information.
Some fields may be required. You’ll need to complete them before saving or submitting the entry.
For staff-level users, these are simply additional fields to complete when saving time entries.
For example, in this article's Stop the Timer and Review Your Entry section, you can find a screenshot of the Save Time Entry sheet. There are no custom fields configured for this. Below, you can see the Save Time Entry sheet with some custom fields configured and labeled as CF: for better visibility. The system admin configures both the header and prefilled value. The form is the same, but requires information specific to your organization.
Want to learn more?
Read: Working with Custom Fields in Mobile Time Entry