Projects

Projects are the core organizational unit in Timesheet Android App, helping you track and manage all your work activities.

Creating and Managing Projects

Project Structure

• Each project contains multiple Tasks (time entries)
• Total work time is calculated by summing all task durations
• Projects can be:
  • Active: Currently in progress (visible in Timer)
  • Archived: Completed projects (hidden from Timer)

Key Project Details

When creating a project, include these elements for better organization:

1. Unique title (e.g., "Website Redesign - Acme Corp")
2. Client/Employer name
3. Description of work
4. Location (office, worksite, etc.)
5. Color coding for visual identification
6. Hourly rate (optional, for earnings calculation)

Financial Tracking

• Set an hourly rate per project
• View estimated earnings based on tracked hours
• Calculations update automatically as you log time

Creating Projects

To set up a new project:

1. Tap the "+" button in the Projects view
2. Enter these key details:
   • Project Name: Unique identifier (e.g., "Acme Corp Website Redesign")
   • Client/Employer: Organization or individual name
   • Description: Work scope or important notes
   • Location: Office or worksite address (for geofencing)
   • Color: Visual identifier (automatically assigned or custom)
3. (Optional) Set an hourly rate for earnings calculations
4. Tap "Save" to create the project

Project List

• Overview of all projects (active and archived)
• Displays:
  • Project name and client
  • Total tracked hours
  • Earnings (if rate is set)
  • Color-coded status

Finding Projects

Use the toolbar icons to locate projects:

1. Search (magnifying glass icon):

   • Find by project name, client, or description
   • Supports partial text matches

2. Filter & Sort (funnel icon):

   • Filter by:
     • Active status
     • Archived status
     • All projects
   • Sort by:
     • Alphabetical order (A-Z)
     • Client name
     • Total tracked hours
     • Most recently used