![]() ![]() In that respect, ManicTime creates a somewhat tedious replacement, because it provides a fragmented minute-by-minute view of what I was doing. My e-mail SP is pushing me to upgrade from Outlook 2007, so I'm looking for an alternative for tracking file access. Microsoft hobbled the Journal in Office 2010, removing automatic document tracking. I often work with other file types, especially PDF files, and ManicTime has helped there. I have relied on the Journal to track what "primary" document I was working on. I've been using ManicTime for a few years, and it's useful, but unless I'm missing something, it does not track opening and closing files it only tracks what window you have open on top. Thank you to all of you who contributed to helping me with this! If I decide to change, I'll try to remember to post it here. Probably the best part is, it works in the background and I have not noticed a significant (if any) increase in resources.īottom line, ManicTime has been working great since I installed it. ManicTime tracks not only when each file is actively being worked in or what website I'm reading, but when I'm not using my computer (the time is set to 10 minutes right now, but can be changed), it tracks that time as well. Or I would have two different files open at the same time, but only working with one, or have to research the internet for a problem for a different job, etc. This is better than MS Journal, because sometimes I would start a program go get coffee, get distracted by other items that need my immediate attention and then that file would be open and tracked by Journal during that time. The result is great! It does track which files are open and active time in each. I figured it was the easiest solution to try without having to trial-and-error with VBA code or troubleshooting with other ideas and if I didn't like it, I would remove it. I installed the free version of ManicTime after my previous post on April 6. Working on one job, then taking/making multiple phone calls for another, and answering emails for yet another)? Can I keep track of multiple jobs at one time (i.e. I don't necessarily need to keep track of individual file time (which is my preferred option), but rather time I spent on a job. We looked at the possibility of exchange, but it's not worth the required administration for us.īrianinca, I looked at slipstick and I think there are some viable VBA options there.ĬE Harden, maybe I'll give the free version of ManicTime a shot (even though I'm not a lawyer). We are a small business (<5 employees) with a single server. Also, I usually have 3 or for files open at one time. It's not hard to do, I just have to remember to do it. ![]() I looked into using tasks, but if I understand it correctly, I have to manually open up and fill out a new task every time I open a new file. Report back your findings so we can try and hash this out. You can use Tasks setup properly to get what you need.Īlso consider the Journal options offered on Exchange 2013 or Exchange Online that will get you similar if not better results. ![]()
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