Table of Contents

Features Overview

Explore time cockpit's comprehensive feature set organized by capability. Find detailed documentation for each feature to get the most out of your time tracking.

Tip

Want a business-focused overview? Visit our features page to see how time cockpit solves specific business challenges. This page provides detailed technical documentation for using each feature.

📅 Core Time Tracking

Time Sheet Calendar

Intuitive graphical interface for tracking daily working hours.

Learn more: Time Tracking Calendar features

Access & Platforms

Track time anywhere, on any device.

Calendar Integrations

Connect your existing calendars and tools.

📊 Project Management

Project Structure & Setup

Organize work by customers, projects, and tasks.

Learn more: Project Time Tracking features

Budget & Profitability

Keep projects profitable and on budget.

Key capabilities:

  • Set hour-based and cost-based budgets
  • Real-time profitability tracking (revenue vs. costs)
  • Forecast project completion and identify overruns
  • Track billable vs. non-billable time
  • Analyze internal costs vs. customer billing

Learn more: Boost project profitability | Track project KPIs

💰 Invoicing & Billing

Invoice Creation

Convert tracked time into customer invoices.

Key workflows:

  • Create invoices from unbilled timesheet entries
  • Manual invoice creation for fixed-price projects
  • Retainer and recurring billing

Learn more: Project Invoicing features | Maximize revenue

Pricing & Rates

Configure billing rates and pricing strategies.

  • Hourly Rate Management & Pricing - 💵 NEW! Complete rate configuration guide
    • Rate hierarchy (task → project → user → company)
    • Customer-specific pricing strategies
    • Role-based and service-based rates
    • Multi-currency considerations
    • Rate change workflows

Key capabilities:

  • Set project-level, task-level, and employee rates
  • Track internal costs vs. billable amounts
  • Implement blended, role-based, or service-based pricing
  • Manage rate changes mid-project
  • Ensure profitability through margin analysis

👥 Employee Time Tracking

Working Time Management

Track employee hours, absences, and compliance.

Learn more: Employee Time Tracking features

Approval Workflows

Structured approval processes for absences and timesheets.

  • Approval Workflows - ✅ NEW! Complete workflow guide
    • Vacation approval process
    • Sick leave and compensatory time approval
    • Role-based permissions (Department Lead, HR Admin)
    • Automatic notifications
    • Timesheet approval workflows (custom)

Key capabilities:

  • Enable approval requirements per absence type
  • Department leads approve for their teams
  • HR administrators handle cross-department approvals
  • Absence calendar with pending approvals
  • Notification system for requests and decisions

Permissions & Security

Control who can see and do what.

📈 Reporting & Analytics

Built-In Reports

Pre-configured reports for common analysis needs.

Common reports:

  • Project time by employee
  • Billable vs. non-billable time
  • Absence calendar
  • Budget variance
  • Revenue reports

Learn more: Reporting & Analytics features

Custom Reports

Create tailored reports for your specific needs.

🤖 Activity Tracking (Desktop Only)

Automatic Time Capture

Let time cockpit track your computer activity automatically.

Learn more: Activity Tracking features

Note

Signal tracking requires the Windows desktop client. View captured signals in the web client.

🔗 Integration & Data Exchange

Import & Export

Connect time cockpit with external systems.

Learn more: Integration features

API & Automation

Integrate time cockpit with your workflow.

⚙️ Customization

Data Model Customization

Adapt time cockpit to your business processes.

Learn more: Customization features

Scripting & Automation

Automate business logic with Python scripts.

🏢 Enterprise Features

Azure Active Directory Integration

Enterprise-grade authentication and user management.

Learn more: Enterprise features | Security features

🎓 Learning Resources

Getting Started

New to time cockpit? Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers organized by role.

General:

Role-Specific:

Data Model Reference

Understand time cockpit's data structure.

🔍 Find Features by Use Case

"I need to..."

...track time on client projects → Project Time Sheets | Customers, Projects & Tasks

...prevent project budget overruns → Budget Tracking | Budgetary Control

...invoice customers for time worked → Invoicing | Hourly Rates

...manage employee vacation requests → Absence Management | Approval Workflows

...track employee working time for compliance → Working Time | Working Time Regulations

...approve team absences → Approval Workflows | Department Lead FAQ

...track time on my phone → Mobile Guide

...understand project profitability → Budget Tracking | Hourly Rates

...automate repetitive tasks → Scripting Actions | Triggers

...integrate with external systems → Web API | Data Exchange

...customize time cockpit for my workflow → Customization Overview | Entity Customization

...generate custom reports → Custom Reports | TCQL

📱 Feature Highlights

New & Recently Enhanced

Features recently added or significantly improved.

Top 5 by usage:

  1. Time Sheet Calendar - Daily time tracking
  2. Project Time Tracking - Customer project work
  3. Invoicing - Billing customers
  4. Absence Management - Vacation and sick leave
  5. Reporting - Time and budget reports

Power User Features

Advanced capabilities for experienced users:

🛠️ Support & Resources

Documentation

Getting Help

  • **Email

:** support@timecockpit.com

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