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Version: 5.8

Release Notes

In the new version TimePunch 5.8 – our Easter release – we have once again implemented numerous requests from our customers and added many useful features, both visible and “under the hood.”

New features – for all modules​

FS#1981 – MSI installer: Start updates directly from TimePunch​

From now on, the system will automatically check for new versions when you log in. If a new version is available, you can start the update directly from the respective module – without having to uninstall the previous version or download it manually. This saves time and simplifies the update process considerably.

FS#1934 – Extended audit emails for changes to time entries​

Audit emails now also contain the description, project, and activity of an edited time entry. This allows changes to be traced more quickly in the right context – for greater transparency and traceability within the team.

New features in TimePunch Management​

FS#1974 – Edit descriptions and additional fields in batches​

Following the addition of the option to assign projects, activities, and customers to multiple time entries in previous versions, descriptions and additional fields can now also be edited in a single step. This allows all information in a time entry to be applied to multiple entries at once, making post-processing even more efficient.

FS#1990 – Intelligent name suggestion when saving reports​

When saving a report, the suggested file name is now automatically derived from the content or context of the displayed data. Manual adjustment is now a thing of the past – saving time and reducing sources of error.

FS#1909 – Better overview of individual entries​

The overview of individual entries now also shows days off, weekends, holidays, and weekdays without entries. This provides a complete view of all calendar days – ideal for quick checks and overviews.

FS#1968 – Visual highlighting of activities​

Activities are displayed in different project colors, making it easier to distinguish between tasks within a project. This facilitates visual assignment and creates more clarity in everyday work.

FS#1970 – Automatic preselection of working days for (series) entries​

When creating daily and series entries, the preselection of working days is now automatically based on the working time model of the selected person. This reduces manual entries and makes time tracking even more efficient.

New features for the attendance list​

FS#1926 – New compact mode for the attendance list​

The attendance list has a new compact mode that makes it easier to keep track of things, especially in larger companies. Previously, you had to scroll to see all employees, but in compact mode, all teams are visible at a glance – compact, clear, and time-saving.

New features for the calendar​

FS#1930 – Flexible control of substitute rules​

In the last version, the substitute's approval was mandatory for vacation approvals. In response to numerous customer requests, we have now made this rule optional: The substitute's approval can be activated or deactivated as needed – for more flexibility in practice.

Bug fixes​

  • FS#1993 – Error when logging in with a login name containing capital letters fixed
  • FS#1992 – Project distribution list was deleted when description was set as mandatory
  • FS#1991 – The subtotal of overtime in the monthly report was displayed incorrectly
  • FS#1988 – Error “Has been modified by another person” when creating time entries fixed
  • FS#1986 – The Time Models and Access Models dialog did not update
  • FS#1984 – When deleting an employee's vacation request, the wrong name was displayed
  • FS#1980 – Incorrect text display in the “Request cancellation” dialog box
  • FS#1977 – Changes to requests were sent directly to the approver, even if a substitute was set
  • FS#1967 – In the event of simultaneous incorrect bookings, all group leaders received all information about the incorrect bookings
  • FS#1959 – Absence requests with the booking type “Working time” were not displayed in the calendar
  • FS#1944 – No documents could be added to the organization
  • FS#1933 – The calendar ICS file import no longer worked in the new Outlook
  • FS#1719 – No info email was sent when logging out twice on different days
  • FS#1994 – Correction in the “Vacation accrual” report
  • FS#1971 – Interruption from end of work to home office was displayed as a break

Improvements in the backend​

  • FS#1990 – Checking the maximum number of days when creating series has been moved to the front end
  • FS#1989 – When saving profile changes, the profile is removed from the attendance cache
  • FS#1925 – The check of the data affiliation of time entries when saving has been improved