The latest news for Time & Project
What's New in the Latest Version
In the version available mid-April, we've focused on enhancing existing features to make them even easier to use. Below, we list some of the updates, but you can view all the details in the version information.
- Adjustment of reports that time reporters can generate
- You can now generate project reports for closed projects.
- A setting that allows you to generate reports showing billable time. This permission is set at the group level.
- Approvers can now adjust flex time for the upcoming month.
- Clearer indication of required fields when registering expenses on mobile. This makes it easy to see what's missing and needs to be filled in to register your new expense.
New settings for the project card
It is now even easier to manage which entries can be made on the project. Previously, there were options to configure certain time registration settings for projects, but we are now expanding these. In the new version of the system, it will be possible to set the ability to register:
- Articles
- Additions
- Expenses
- Allowance
- Driver's log
These choices determine whether the registration options are visible in the project's time reporting view. By default, the new options, Article and Addition, will be selected to ensure everything continues to function as before. However, you now have the complete ability to deselect these options for each project as needed.
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News for Follow up views
The development of the follow-up views is ongoing. This time, some adjustments have been made to the features.
- Saved column sorting: The column sorting you select in the new follow-up views will now be saved. This allows you to return to your chosen settings even if you leave the view. This feature was requested by a customer.
- New filter for internal projects in follow-up view: It is now possible to choose to display only internal projects in the follow-up. This makes it easier to track this type of project. You can find the option among other filter alternatives.
News for Time Reporting
In the January version, we have made several enhancements to optimize the design and user experience in the time reporting:
- We have increased the space for project names to allow more room for longer project names.
- A new setting allows the option to hide Saturdays and Sundays in the weekly view.
- The standard design for pages like expenses and allowances has been updated for a more aesthetic appearance when lists are empty.
- A updated design has been applied to all search fields to create a smoother visual experience and a more uniform layout.
- New, revamped confirmation messages are displayed when locking time.
Updates for the Follow-up Views
Filters and free-text search are now shared between the two new follow-up views. This means that as a user, you can switch between the views and get a complete picture of a project based on the same filtering.
Do you have feedback on the new views? Feel free to visit our development portal and share your thoughts. In the portal, you can also submit requests for new features.
Updates from Customer Feedback
- Clarification of the buttons in the approval view: You can now click directly on Report or Approve to retrieve the default reports or approve selected users without needing to open the dropdown list. Another update is that when the dropdown list is open, you can modify your selections and then click the new button in the dropdown to extract the report or change the status of the selected users.
- A border is now added around the selected day in the daily view for time reporting in the small calendar. This is to clarify which day you are registering on.
- New hover information in the small calendar for days with absences. This is to indicate the type of absence that has been recorded.
More news
- A new design clearly indicates that a receipt for expenses is mandatory. Contact our support to enable this feature.
- You can now log into the system using either your email or username. This is a step closer to using only email for login.
- New buttons for filtering statuses in the approval view, to make the view even more user friendly.
Expanded display of profile pictures
In the previous release, it became possible to upload a profile picture from My Pages in the time reporting view. Now, it is also possible to upload and change pictures for employees via the administration.
Additionally, profile pictures have become visible in more places within the system, such as the Select Project list. The profile picture will appear in even more locations in the future, so take the opportunity to upload a profile picture now if you haven't already done so.
New Opportunities for Feedback
The new project portal we have been working on is now in place. Here, you will be able to follow the development of our major projects and provide feedback on both upcoming and released features. Additionally, you can voice your opinions on which features you want or do not want us to proceed with.
The portal will be expanded with even more projects, but for now, there are a few available for you to familiarize yourself with - Go to the product portal (The link to the portal will soon be available from the menu in your system). In the portal, you can switch between what is in planning/development and what is already in the system through the tabs Time & Project and Released Time & Project.
To submit new requests, click the Submit idea button on the right side of the menu (see image above). Remember to write your message as clearly as possible and indicate its importance using the buttons. To submit a request, you must provide your email address. This information is only visible to us at Milient and will not be published.
All suggestions received will be addressed. However, only major changes will be presented here and will be translated into English before publication.
To vote, click on an existing project and choose from the options at the bottom. These range from Not Important to Critical.
Improvements in the time registration
The development journey continues, and we're thrilled to unveil a suite of enhancements aimed at making the interface not only more intuitive but also significantly easier to navigate. As always, we've valued your feedback in the planning process, and many of these updates are a direct response to requests from our customers:
- Horizontal mode on mobile devices
- Profile picture on My Pages
- Button for easy logging of return trips in the mileage log
- Expanded information in the calendar
- Quickly view comments and more on an entry in the weekly view by hovering over the pencil icon
Horizontal mode on mobile devices
Now, you will have the flexibility to use your mobile device in landscape mode as well. This means you can simply tilt your phone/tablet sideways to enjoy a wider view of all pages related to time reporting.
Profile pricture
It will now be possible to upload a profile picture on My Pages. This marks the first step, with future updates allowing for profile pictures to be added through the employee card in administration. We're set to integrate these images to display for project managers in the project list and then individually in the list within the approval view.
Expanded information in the calendar
In the calendar, found to the left in the web interface or the calendar tab on mobile, you'll find a comprehensive overview of the month. The enhanced calendar introduces new markers designed to provide additional insights into your days. The updates include:
- Half-days are now highlighted in blue across both the monthly calendar and in the day/week view.
- Days on which you log absences will be highlighted in red, making them easier to spot. This includes all types of absences, such as vacation days.
- Week numbers are now included.
Additional information in the Approval View
Your feedback drives more updates. This time, it means displaying more information about employees and streamlining various features to enhance user-friendliness even further. Among the updates in this version, you'll find the following changes:
- Registrations are now directly visible in the view, eliminating the need to extract countless reports. Simply click on an individual to expand their entry and view any associated allowances and travel logs for the period.
- Enhanced sorting capabilities
- Changes to easily view and unlock times that have been locked weekly or untill a certain date.
