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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