The Enter Activity Slip window has a timer that allows you to record the time you spend performing an activity. When you have completed the activity, the information is already in the
Enter Activity Slip window, eliminating extra data entry.
To use the timer, you must leave the Enter Activity Slip window open until completion of the activity. You can still use other software or access other windows during this time.
If you enter a start time that is before the current system time, the difference will be added to the elapsed time measured by the timer. For example, if you entered 8:00 a.m. in the
Start Time field and then clicked
Start at 9:00 a.m., 1:00:00 will appear in the
Elapsed Time field and the time calculated by the timer will be added to that amount.
Leave the Enter Activity Slip window open as you perform the activity.
You can edit the start and stop times if you want. The entries in the
Actual Units and
Elapsed Time fields will be updated automatically. You can round your timer entries in the
Units field automatically. See
Setting time billing preferences.
The activity hours (units) recorded for this activity are assigned to this payroll category on the employee’s timesheet.
When you record the activity slip, the activity hours are assigned to the employee’s timesheet on the date entered on the activity slip. If you want to record activity hours over a number of days or pay periods, you need to record the hours in the
Enter Timesheets window (see
Timesheets).
If you entered a chargeable activity on the activity slip, the activity becomes available for billing in the
Prepare Time Billing Invoice window.