Upgrade for TimePro v5.0 released

A new upgrade for Intertec TimePro v5.0 has been released. This upgrade (v5.0995) adds a number of new enhancements to the system, including:

• longer descriptions for Global Tasks


• two new drop-down menus are now available in the Check Timesheets screen that will allow you to filter the list of Staff displayed in the Staff Time Summary table; useful if you have a large User licence


• SSL compatibility lets Intertec TimePro+ In-house customers who would like to run Intertec TimePro in a more secure environment


• editing time records which have been previously invoiced and batched for MYOB will now retain those time records' batched/invoiced status.

Further information about these enhancements can be found on the TimePro Upgrades List in the Support section of http://www.timesheets.com.au/.

The online time sheet: Leveraging the power of the Web

What makes TimePro different from our competitors?

1. Whether you're using our Hosted subscription or In-house solution, our time sheet solution is 100% web-based. In other words, there is no need to install anything on your local computer. Simply log-in to the website to use the TimePro time sheet system, either as a User or an Administrator. TimePro leverages the power of the World Wide Web to give you time sheet access to the system anytime and wherever you are connected to the Internet.
   


2. Our time sheet is available via mobile devices. If an employee is on site and does not have access to a computer to enter their time sheet, they can access TimePro on their mobile device via our Compact Interface. This provides a neat and easy-to-use interface for time recording. TimePro Administrators can also access the Compact Interface to view and edit time sheets on behalf of staff.
   


3. Our timesheet integrates with MYOB for sales invoicing, purchases invoicing and payroll integration. Once staff time sheets have been completed, you can export the data as sales invoices, purchases invoices or activity slips into MYOB and automatically generate invoices, or process the activity slips for payroll integration or time billing. Have a look at our MYOB Integration Quick Tour to see how easy it is to do this.

To find out more about TimePro's innovative and easy-to-use time sheet functions, have a look at our Key Time Sheet Features Listing.

Intertec TimePro v5.0 - released

We are proud to announce the release of our next major upgrade for Intertec TimePro: Intertec TimePro version 5.0. Now, you can track time anywhere, anytime, more effectively and more efficiently, thanks to a suite of new features and enhancements in TimePro.

Version 5.0 sees a whole host of new features and functionality added to the already proven and easy-to-use TimePro solution. Some of the major enhancements include:

New Stylish Interface – Choose a Colour Scheme
TimePro v5.0 features a new stylish interface which updates the look and feel, making the interface more visually appealing as well as easier to use for both Administrators and Users.
Choose between Blue, Green, Orange, Grey, Brown and Black based colour schemes to more closely align with your existing corporate profile.

Global Projects
In the past, to make a Project visible to all Staff, the Adminstrator was required to assign each Staff member to that Project either manually or using the application's Copy Project/Staff features.

In TimePro v5.0, the Administrator is able to flag a Project as "Global", meaning that it will automatically become visible to all Staff without any need for the system administrator to make the assignment. To achieve this there are other associated enhancements such as Default Staff Cost and Charge Rates stored at the Staff level and used by the application when assigning Staff to Projects.

This functionality will significantly reduce the amount of administrative overhead for organisations that require all or certain Projects to be set up to be visible to all Staff.

Staff Projects - Bulk Change
Staff Projects - Bulk Change is a powerful new feature in TimePro v5.0 designed to streamline the task of maintaining Staff-Project records in TimePro. In the past Administrators had to make changes one record at a time, which could be time consuming when rolling out rate changes and the like. The new Bulk Change function simplifies the process by letting TimePro Administrators update multiple Staff Project records at once, significantly reducing the time and effort it takes to perform these changes. Bulk Changes can also be made to apply from an effective Date, allowing the Administrator to retrospectively apply changes to existing Time records.

Text Search in Admin Records Listings
Administrators can now perform a text search on the maintenance pages in TimePro, making it easier to find specific records without having to browse through all records in the list.

The text search function cleverly looks through all relevant columns for matching records and is available on all the Admin maintenance screens.

Other enhancements
TimePro v5.0 also features a number of minor enhancements that extend on exisiting system operations:

• Negative Time Entry: TimePro can now be configured to allow for the entry of Negative Time into the timesheets. Negative Time is deducted from the total of hours recorded against a project, and is useful for correcting errors in times recorded in previous periods.


• Entry of Zero Time: You can now configure TimePro to allow Entry of Zero Time. This is useful when Staff are required to submit a timesheet for a period even if they have not worked during that period.


• Enter Expenses Including Tax: This is a new configuration setting that allows Administrators to determine whether Expense entry in TimePro is to include or exclude Tax.


• Default Charge and Cost Rates: The Manage My Projects screen, which lets Users assign themselves to Projects, has been enhanced to take advantage of the Default Charge and Cost Rates which can be assigned to Staff Records. When Users add themselves to Projects using this screen, the Default Charge and Cost Rates in their Staff records will be automatically applied to their new Staff Project record assignments.


• Project Specific Tasks sequencing in Time Entry: Project Specific Tasks listed in the Task Undertaken drop down menu in Time Entry is now in numerical order, based on the Sequence Number assigned to the Project Specific Tasks, making for easier identification of Tasks by Users. If Task Sequence Numbers are not used then the ordering of tasks is as it was previously (description order).


• Administrator Access Only: It is now possible to immediately prevent all access by non-Admin Staff by setting a configuration option. Previously it was only possible to prevent non-Admin Staff members from logging on, and thus there was no way of preventing access for those already logged on.


• Rate Change Options: When using the special edit function ‘’ located on the Staff Project screen alongside the Charge Rate, Cost Rate and Cost Code fields, you can now choose to make a Standard Edit or a Historical-Preservation Edit. The Standard Edit modifies the selected record directly, affecting historical time and expense records already attached as well as any new time and expense records to be entered. The Historical-Preservation Edit is different in that it disables the selected Staff Project record, thus preserving the Charge Rate, Cost Rate and Cost Code fields attached to existing time records – a new Staff Project record is then automatically created with the new values to which all future time and expense records are associated.


• Displaying Roles in Print and Authorise Timesheets: TimePro Print Timesheets (Project Timesheets, Summary Timesheets and Detail Timesheets ) and Authorise Timesheets have been enhanced so that Roles, if used, will also be shown with the Project, Task and Task Description data displayed on these timesheets.

MYOB Integration Module Updates
Integration with the latest MYOB releases: The MYOB Integration Module in TimePro v5.0 has been updated to integrate with the most recent releases of MYOB Accounting and Business Products:

• MYOB Accounting 17 (Australia)
• MYOB Accounting Plus 17 (Australia)
• MYOB Premier 11 (Australia)
• MYOB Accounting 17 (New Zealand)
• MYOB Accounting Plus 17 (New Zealand)
• MYOB Premier 11 (New Zealand)

Default MYOB Activity Record: When using the Global Project feature, a default MYOB Activity Record called "Not yet assigned" will be inserted in Staff Project Records if there is no existing MYOB Activity record in the system, or if multiple MYOB Activity records exist. This default record will remind Administrators that they need to assign a MYOB Activity to the Staff Project Record.

Upgrading to TimePro v5.0
TimePro Hosted customers pay a small once-off migration fee to cover the site setup and data migration of their TimePro systems to the new version v5. The upgrade fee schedule is based on the number of steps required by the database administrator to upgrade you from your current version, as follows:

• Versions 3.4 – 3.8 - $600 inc GST
• Versions 4.0 – 4.2 - $450 inc GST
• Versions 4.3 - 4.5 - $300 inc GST
• Version 4.6 - $150 inc GST (Free for customers who commenced in 2008)

TimePro+ In-house customers who are currently on support and maintenance are eligible for a free upgrade when the version 5.0 upgrade is released for TimePro+ in March 2008.

Test-drive TimePro v5.0
TimePro v5.0 is now available for demonstration in our TimePro Demo Rooms. To visit, point your web browser to http://www.timesheets.com.au/ / http://www.timesheets.co.nz/ and:

1. Select the “Demo Rooms” tab
2. Enter the login details - Login ID: admin Password: password

New Year Greetings from Team TimePro!

Team TimePro would like to wish all our existing and prospective customers a happy 2008.

The new year sees us finalising TimePro version 5.00 for release in the next few weeks. If you are an existing TimePro customer, keep an eye out for the release of our Summer 2008 Newsletter, which will announce the upgrade and detail key features and functions in the release.

In the meantime, if you would like a preview of version 5.00, our TimePro Demo Rooms have been upgraded to version 5.00. You can give TimePro v5.00 a solid test run in the Demo Rooms:

• Try out new features, such as Global Projects, Bulk Change, Text Searching and Negative Time Entry.


• Have a look at the brand new interface design, which you can change via the Configuration Settings (under the Settings Tab > General Settings > Colour Scheme).

On behalf of the team at TimePro Sales and Support, we'd like to wish you all the best for 2008, and we look forward to working with you this year.

TimePro Deluxe - Version 5.00 nears release

This year, Intertec canvassed our broad customer base to enquire about improvements they would like to see in TimePro v5.00 - our next major upgrade for Intertec TimePro web timesheets.

The new features, functions and improved performance of TimePro v5.0 are based on feedback and requests for enhancements to the system we received from you, our valued customers.

With the New Year just around the corner, the Intertec TimePro team is busy finalising the development of TimePro v5.00. Look for our official announcement of the release of Intertec TimePro v5.00 on our website (http://www.timesheets.com.au/) and in our Summer 2008 newsletter!

Team TimePro takes on the Great Bike Ride

Team TimePro has taken to the streets once again on their "deadly treadlies" for this year's City of Perth Great Bike Ride on Sunday 25 November 2007.

The City of Perth Great Bike Ride is an annual event, offering participants of all abilities the opportunity to participate in one of WA's premiere cycling events. A range of routes are available, with some of the best views the city of Perth has to offer.

Sporting our characteristic TimePro jerseys, the team placed well this year, with a number of cyclists coming in the top 10 in the 53km Timed Ride.

Coming Soon to TimePro: Global Projects, Bulk Rate Change and a New Interface

We continually strive to enhance and improve Intertec TimePro web timesheets by adding functionality that is applicable to our broad customer base. In this light, we are planning to release the following important new features with our next major upgrade: TimePro v5.0.

Global Projects
In the past, to make a Project visible to all Staff, the system administrator was required to assign each Staff member to that Project either manually or using the application's Copy Project/Staff features.

In future the Administrator will be able to flag a Project as "Global", meaning that it will automatically become visible to all Staff without any need for the system administrator to make the assignment. To achieve this there will be other associated enhancements such as Default Staff Cost and Charge Rates stored at the Staff level and used by the application when making the assignment of Staff to Project.

This functionality is expected to significantly reduce the amount of administrative overhead for organisations that require all or certain Projects to be set up to be visible to all Staff.

Bulk Rate Change
The new Bulk Rate Change feature is designed to streamline the task of maintaining Staff-Project rates in TimePro. With Bulk Rate Change, Administrators can change the Cost and/or Charge Rates for all or nominated Staff on Projects.

Staff will also be assigned default Cost and Charge Rates, which will be used when you assign Staff to Projects.


New Stylish Interface
TimePro v5.0 will feature a new stylish interface which updates the look and feel, making the interface more visually appealing as well as easier to use for both Administrators and Users.

Moreover, you can now select the colour scheme for the interface from a choice of available colour themes.

TimePro v4.6 - Now Available

TimePro v4.6 is now available for all new clients and prospects. This upgrade includes new features, such as the Compact Interface (for PDA or mobile devices), Staff Manager Authorisation and Advanced MYOB Integration.

You can test run the latest version of TimePro by registering for our Demo Rooms at www.timesheets.com.au. Remember that we also offer a free 30-Day Trial of TimePro, which you can populate with your own organisation's records.

For more information about the new features in this upgrade, please visit our TimePro Features Upgrade webpage.

Existing TimePro Hosted customers on TimePro version 4.4+ are eligible for a free upgrade upon request. For other Hosted customers, there is a small once-off migration fee to covers the site setup and data migration. The upgrade fee schedule is based on the number of steps required by the database administrator to upgrade you from your current version, as follows:

• Version 3.4 - $600 inc GST
• Versions 3.5 & 3.6 - $450 inc GST
• Version 3.7 - $300 inc GST
• Versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 - $150 inc GST

TimePro+ In-house customers who are currently on support and maintenance are eligible for a free upgrade when the upgrade is released for TimePro+ at the end of March 2007.

For more information, please contact TimePro sales at: sales@timesheets.com.au or telephon +61 (0)8 9286 3911.