In SiteMax, we have Time Center and Timecards, which most users get confused about. Let's explore the differences between these two features to ensure smooth operations and accurate project management.
Time Center: A Comprehensive Time Tracking Hub
This feature provides a comprehensive view of time entries across various projects and users. Whether you're keeping tabs on labor efforts or equipment usage, it's all in Time Center. It's like having a bird's-eye view of the entire construction landscape.
Key Permissions in Time Center
View: With this permission, you gain the ability to see all time entries within Time Center.
Create: It enables you to add time entries for labor and equipment, not just for yourself but for anyone involved in the projects.
Edit: Need to make changes? Edit permission allows you to edit any time entry
Manage: Allows you to see deleted entries, change status, and lock periods. Access to reports
Timecards: Project-Focused Time Tracking
Timecards, on the other hand, zoom in on specific projects. Think of it as your project-specific time compass. When you're on a particular project, Timecards guide you through precise time entry management tailored to that project's needs.
Key Permissions in Time Cards
View: Similar to Time Center, this permission lets you observe time entries. However, the scope is limited to the project you're currently working on.
Create: Allows you to create time entries on Project for assigned users.
Edit: Mistakes happen, and that's where the edit permission comes in. You can easily modify or remove time entries.
Manage: Allows you to Approve and see reports for the project
A Quick Note on User Permissions
Understanding who can do what is important. Full Users and Lite Users, get all these permissions, giving them comprehensive control. Collaborators, who are Free Users, are limited to view permissions, making sure they're part of the loop without unintentionally changing important data.
Time Center provides a panoramic view of time entries across all projects and users, while Timecards focus on project-specific time entry management.