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Creating a Time Report template
Creating a Time Report template

Making Time Reporting Easy: Create a Custom Template

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Written by Marjorie Galit
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Permissions

Always remember to ensure the correct people have the appropriate permissions to access your company and project materials. This can be done per individual or by applying Permission Templates.
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In order to access Company Time Reports, users will need Manage permissions for Timecenter
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In order to access Project Time Reports, users will need Manage permissions for Timecards


A Time Report Template is a pre-designed document or digital format used to record and summarize the time spent on various tasks or activities within a project.

Two Ways to Create Time Report Template

We want this article to be as easy to understand as possible before we begin. Check out the difference between Time Center and Timecards.

1. Create Using Time Center

Step 1: Accessing Time Center

  1. Navigate to the Dashboard.

  2. Locate and click on the "Time Center" module in the side menu.

Step 2: Creating a Time Report Template

  1. In Time Center, switch to the "Reports" tab.

  2. Look for the "+" symbol (Add Template) and click on it.

  3. This action will take you to the "Create Report Template" page

Step 3: Customizing Your Template

  1. Fill in the fields based on the data points you want to appear.

Note: You can calculate the sum of any of your Custom Fields in your reports. Go to the Columns and select the Custom Field for which you want the sum to show in your report and click on the "Show Total" icon.

Step 4: Saving Your Template

  1. Once satisfied with your selections, hit the "Save" button.


2. Create Using Time Cards

Step 1: Navigating to Timecards

  1. From the Dashboard, select a project of your choice.

  2. Click on the "Timecards" module in the side menu.

Step 2: Accessing Reports

  1. In the Time Card section, switch to the "Reports" tab.

  2. Click on the "+Add Template" button

  3. This action will take you to the "Create Report Template" page.

Step 3: Customizing Your Template (Similar to Time Center)

  1. Fill in the fields based on the data points you want to appear.

Step 4: Saving Your Template (Similar to Time Center)

  1. Once satisfied with your selections, hit the "Save" button.



Understanding Report Template Fields

  • Template Name: This is the name of your time report, which helps in easy identification.

  • Template Type: It categorizes your report (e.g., Payroll).

  • Template Description: Optionally, add a short description for reference.

  • Use Calculated Time Types: Choose between system-calculated overtime rules or manual input.

  • Show Financial Calculations: Opt to display financial calculations based on system time OT rules or manual input.

  • Columns: Customize the visible columns using the "eye" and arrange them using the "four lines" icon.

  • Group By: Organize the report by toggling visibility and arranging items.

  • Sort By, Date Format, Time Format, Hour Format, Name Format; As well as additional options for report customization, including by Office Managers and Field Managers.

  • Cost Type: Select from Labour, Equipment, or Material.

  • Include in Report: Decide what to include - Work Types, Cost Codes, Project Tags, and User Tags.

  • Exclude from Report: Choose what to exclude - Work Types and Cost Codes.

Filtering Time Reports

Once you've created a number of Time Center templates, you may find you want to narrow down your scope. This is where filtering comes in handy. If you just want to see reports that include certain materials, equipment, or employees, use the filter option below your list of reports.


From there, you can choose the filters you wish to search through your reports.

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