Time Tracking

Time tracking is the core of Dime.Sheets. Every hour your team logs becomes data that drives approvals, billing, project health monitoring, and ERP synchronization.

Creating a time entry

Each time entry captures the following information:

Methods of entry

Timer

The persistent timer lives in the top navigation bar and is available on every page. To use it:

1. Click the play button to start the timer.
2. Select a project and task from the dropdowns.
3. Work on your task while the timer runs.
4. Click stop when you finish. The duration is calculated automatically.
5. Review the entry, add a description if needed, and click Save.

The timer continues running even if you navigate away or close the browser tab. Your active timer state is preserved in your session.

Manual entry

For logging time after the fact, use manual entry:

1. Navigate to Time Tracking from the sidebar.
2. Click New Entry.
3. Select the project, task, and date.
4. Enter the duration in hours and minutes.
5. Add a description and click Save.

Weekly timesheet

For bulk entry, the weekly timesheet lets you fill in an entire week using a spreadsheet-style grid.

Calendar suggestions

If your organization uses Microsoft Outlook, Dime.Sheets can read your calendar and suggest time entries based on meetings you attended. Suggestions appear on the Track page as pre-filled cards — accept one to create an entry with the subject, duration, and date already populated.

Time entry templates

For recurring weekly work patterns, you can define time entry templates. A template specifies a day of week, duration, task, description, and billable flag. Apply your templates to any week with one click to create pre-filled entry skeletons that you can then adjust.

Templates are useful for consultants or team members who log the same type of work every week (e.g., "4h admin every Friday" or "1h standup every weekday").

Chat integrations

You can also log time directly from Microsoft Teams or Slack using bot commands. For example, typing @Dime.Sheets 3h design review in Teams creates a 3-hour entry without leaving your chat.

Time entry statuses

Every time entry moves through a defined workflow:

• Draft -- The entry has been created but not submitted. You can freely edit or delete draft entries.
• Submitted -- The entry has been submitted for manager review. Edits are locked until the entry is returned.
• Approved -- A manager has approved the entry. Approved entries are locked and eligible for ERP sync.
• Rejected -- A manager has sent the entry back with comments. The user can edit and resubmit.

Editing and deleting

You can edit or delete time entries that are in Draft or Rejected status. Once an entry is submitted or approved, it is locked to preserve the audit trail. If you need to correct an approved entry, contact your manager to have it reopened.

Mobile app

The Dime.Sheets mobile app for iOS and Android supports all time entry methods including the timer. Entries sync automatically when your device is online.