Time tracking for tasks
kdriscoll says:
Allow for time logs (like this task took 4 hrs to complete). And then make a nice printable report for each task based on time logs.
hoffman_c says:
An integration (reimplementation?) with SlimTimer would be fantastic. Reports on estimates vs actuals would be a killer feature.
ademoor says:
In my opinion, this should be a key development priority. See also related topic:
http://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/ideas/1027/
http://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/ideas/1027/
richard.white says:
Don't say "reimplementation" :)
I'm looking into this from my end as well. RTM and ST have very similiar models for tasks/tags etc so that helps.
I'm looking into this from my end as well. RTM and ST have very similiar models for tasks/tags etc so that helps.
richard.white says:
Should mention that I'm the developer of SlimTimer (slimtimer.com)
samokhov says:
Hey, SlimTimer looks exactly like what I've been searching for.
Yes, integration would be very welcome.
Yes, integration would be very welcome.
binor says:
http://www.slimtimer.com/images/screenshots/report.png
It's too funny to see 'Office Space' references in software documentations everywhere. I love that! :)
I would appreciate an interaction between RTM and SlimTimer too.
It's too funny to see 'Office Space' references in software documentations everywhere. I love that! :)
I would appreciate an interaction between RTM and SlimTimer too.
ademoor says:
I created a SlimTimer account, and think it covers many of the (completed) task _tracking and reporting_ needs I have. However, I much prefer RTM for task _management_
My ideal solution would be to use RTM as my to do-list manager, then if I am in "reporting" mode press a button 'track time', and be transported to ST for tracking and time reports. This would require ST to import the task list from RTM, while RTM could import duration, completion etc info from ST.
Richard, Emily, any plans in that direction?
PS Richard: one essential option still needed in ST seems to be to be able to add tasks that were done while offline. I only seem to be able to track time of tasks I am doing right now. On the other hand, duration off such offline tasks now already can be reported in RTM, so some mutual alignment there would be great.
My ideal solution would be to use RTM as my to do-list manager, then if I am in "reporting" mode press a button 'track time', and be transported to ST for tracking and time reports. This would require ST to import the task list from RTM, while RTM could import duration, completion etc info from ST.
Richard, Emily, any plans in that direction?
PS Richard: one essential option still needed in ST seems to be to be able to add tasks that were done while offline. I only seem to be able to track time of tasks I am doing right now. On the other hand, duration off such offline tasks now already can be reported in RTM, so some mutual alignment there would be great.
binor says:
@ademoor
interesting ideas. I thought about it and my opinion is that RTM should inherit ST's timetracking method. May be the ST-like time display is integrated in RTM on the left side, or even show the ticking time in the taskrow. Whatever, the timetracking should be done in RTM by pressing buttons for start/stop tracking. I think it would be annoying to switch between these two nice applications all the time. ST's role would be creating reports on RTM data. It could easily import all the needed data from RTM, including the manually set durations of tasks you've spoken from.
interesting ideas. I thought about it and my opinion is that RTM should inherit ST's timetracking method. May be the ST-like time display is integrated in RTM on the left side, or even show the ticking time in the taskrow. Whatever, the timetracking should be done in RTM by pressing buttons for start/stop tracking. I think it would be annoying to switch between these two nice applications all the time. ST's role would be creating reports on RTM data. It could easily import all the needed data from RTM, including the manually set durations of tasks you've spoken from.
richard.white says:
@ademoor: There is a very crude "Edit Entries" interface in ST that allows you to manually add time entries. I'm working on making SlimTimer work offline so that should be there in the future.
ademoor says:
Sounds good. What about the (API?) interaction with RTM, though?
thisisjjs says:
I would love this feature!!!
d3a1i0 says:
I am getting a Pro account next week! This is just getting to be a great tool. I have gotten so much done since using it, and this feature would make it a ton better! I had never heard of SlimTimer so I ran over and intalled and the Bubbles thing so it shows in my task bar. 100% awsome. Intigration with this would be AMAZING!
wally.es says:
The ability to activate a timer on tasks and generate reports of time spent (actual, not an estimate) on tasks would be great. In the past I've used slimtimer to help me with my timesheets at work, and it worked well but I disliked maintaining two task lists (I used RTM as my task manager and just copied over tasks that I needed to track time on). Now I use RTM's completedBefore and completedAfter search operators to get a coarse look at the work I've done for reporting on my timesheets, but having the actual number of hours would be awesome.
Integration between the two apps would be cool--especially since not reinventing the wheel is cool. But I would also really like to see the UI for starting and stopping timers in the RTM UI and not have to go to a different site for tracking and reports whether or not RTM manages the timer's itself or not.
Integration between the two apps would be cool--especially since not reinventing the wheel is cool. But I would also really like to see the UI for starting and stopping timers in the RTM UI and not have to go to a different site for tracking and reports whether or not RTM manages the timer's itself or not.
jhclark says:
The above posts describe my dreams perfectly. With such a feature, I think I could convince many of my friends to not only start using RTM, but grab a Pro account.
RTM is already an amazing app, but I think this feature would bring it to a whole new level.
RTM is already an amazing app, but I think this feature would bring it to a whole new level.
time.tracker says:
SlimTimer is sharp, no doubt about it, but what about interfacing with TSheets?
miriam.lyons says:
Just backing up the call for a) a time tracking/reporting feature in RTM or b) an RTM task import option for any of the start-up time tracking services out there. I eventually gave up on trying to convince my co-workers to use RTM - but with this feature I'd definitely take another stab at it!
(closed account) says:
1+
eric.robison says:
Desperately needs time tracking. Check out how ToodleDo implemented it, something like that is needed.
amythyst says:
I really liked the way Forcedo did it. I thought that was better than Toodledo! However, I didn't like Forcedo or Toodledo in the end. Can we have something similar in RTM please?!
carmentalis says:
Seeing how this idea has first been requested three and a half years ago and there has been no official response whatsoever, I wouldn't hold my breath.
Forcedo has it, Toodledo has it, and I'm willing to bet that Google's bare bones task manager is going to have it before RTM does.
Despite all that, +1 for the idea, I'd love to have this.
Forcedo has it, Toodledo has it, and I'm willing to bet that Google's bare bones task manager is going to have it before RTM does.
Despite all that, +1 for the idea, I'd love to have this.
(closed account) says:
It would be perfect! Please, implement it! :)
arunram says:
I agree. Task tracking is needed. I started a topic requesting basic tracking Start date and Complete date with some basic reporting around it.
it is really essential.
it is really essential.
busbyjon says:
I'm working on a Slimtimer RTM sync tool
If enough people are interested.. I'll release this as a webapp...
If enough people are interested.. I'll release this as a webapp...
amirmasoudabdol says:
+1,
Please help us to TimeTrack own Tasks in RTM, Please, Please.
This is an essential feature for Task Management app.
Please help us to TimeTrack own Tasks in RTM, Please, Please.
This is an essential feature for Task Management app.
kamegojp says:
+1,
Please!!
Please!!
soloviov says:
+1
emanowusu says:
I just started using RTM yesterday. I like it so much that I have spent the greater part of today funneling all my various organizer tools into this system.
The only major feature RTM is missing is the ability to track the time spent on various tasks.
I'm a student so I have a lot of task like this: "Study for Exam X" or "Research topic Y". It would be nice to be able to start and stop a clock for each task as a way to monitor my progress on tasks that aren't completed in one sitting.
If you subscribe to the GTD methodology a major component is the periodic review. Being able to compare the estimated times to the actual time spent on various tasks is key to identifying problem areas.
+1
The only major feature RTM is missing is the ability to track the time spent on various tasks.
I'm a student so I have a lot of task like this: "Study for Exam X" or "Research topic Y". It would be nice to be able to start and stop a clock for each task as a way to monitor my progress on tasks that aren't completed in one sitting.
If you subscribe to the GTD methodology a major component is the periodic review. Being able to compare the estimated times to the actual time spent on various tasks is key to identifying problem areas.
+1
pandorathecat says:
+1
I love RTM so much, but I think I may have to give it up, because I need to be able to track time for work. I don't need a stop watch - just a way to enter a "start" and "end" time. Tags can be used for clients, so that's already taken care of.
I love RTM so much, but I think I may have to give it up, because I need to be able to track time for work. I don't need a stop watch - just a way to enter a "start" and "end" time. Tags can be used for clients, so that's already taken care of.
leah.shalom says:
I realize that this may be a bit cumbersom, but what about using the notes tab to record the start and end times until there is a better solution?
mariusbernard says:
So at least there should be shortcut for entering time and date
(closed account) says:
Absolutely need time tracking in this! I use RTM to book jobs in for my computer repair business, and logging time spent on each task would be superb.
Of course there are other apps that do time tracking, but there is a limit to the number of apps we have to juggle just to do a simple job.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE IMPLEMENT SIMPLE TIME TRACKING!
Of course there are other apps that do time tracking, but there is a limit to the number of apps we have to juggle just to do a simple job.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE IMPLEMENT SIMPLE TIME TRACKING!
charl.immelman says:
I think it would be great, but seeing as this is a five year old request, I don't think we're going to see it. Thanks though RTM for the rest of the great stuff.
edude says:
+1
mdesandoli says:
+1
(closed account) says:
+1 time tracking was my BIG loss moving from astrid to rtm pro on Android
andy.mason says:
+1 I'd love to be able to track my progress on a task.
anton.potapov says:
+1
lnardi says:
+1
danep says:
Yep, would definitely love to have actual time in addition to estimated time.
magbeat says:
+1
c_07 says:
+1
stefan.simroth says:
+1
I was actually expecting this feature! Now I am slightly disappointed that I cannot compare my estimates with the actual time the task completion took...
I was actually expecting this feature! Now I am slightly disappointed that I cannot compare my estimates with the actual time the task completion took...
akrde says:
Yes, please. +1
davorivas says:
c'mon you know you wan to +1
john.housden says:
I would like to be able to track time spent on tasks; buttons to start and stop a timer for a task would be useful as would being able to generate a timesheet style report to see where all my time goes!
I concur with the previous comments about SlimTimer. I use SlimTimer for time tracking (best tool out of the "millions" out there), mainly because it meets my need to track time from a start and end hour:minute perspective, and enter those times retrospectively as well as whilst completing a task, rather than the rather too basic "I worked on this task for 4 hours" syndrome. If time tracking was to be added to RTM, it would need to be along the lines of SlimTimer. And, if this was done, together with some of the other ideas concerning adding slightly more "project management" type facilities (start and end dates for tasks, dependencies between tasks, subtasks, etc), then RTM could reasdily become the SINGLE tool for personal and small group (maybe even large group) time, task and project management.
bitvoy says:
Why not just use the time estimate field for this? That's what I do.
eking says:
+1
Wanted a SlimTimer and RTM integration solution.
Wanted a SlimTimer and RTM integration solution.
ulysseruel says:
+1
ericivan.soukenka says:
+1
(closed account) says:
+1
einmalfel says:
+1
andrii.pacific says:
+1 Desperately need this feature
lars_m says:
+1
sylvain.bannier says:
+1
mauro.crovato says:
+10
andrii.pacific says:
I don't think it's so hard to implement time tracking. Why there is no comments from developers on this feature....? No subtascks, no drag-n-drop of tasks, no time tracking. Come on, developers! You have made fantastic job already. Why not to polish RTM a little bit more? WE NEED TIME TRACKING!
levbor says:
Also buttons "Start working now" and "Stop working now"
peggrady says:
+1 especially on levbor's idea, a "Start" and "Stop" button for a task allowing automatic logging of how long a task took to complete and when it was done.
patrick.enlow says:
Stop time wold be nice so the task displayed ona subscribed calendar would show the correct times :(
mjk183 says:
Just started using RTM but my first thought was "where do I record how much time I have spent on the task". I think for me one of the key reasons for this is to compare against the estimated time so that I can improve estimated times for future tasks therefore provide better planning.
justin.yqyang says:
It would be great if rlm can integrate the pomodoro
bevictor says:
+1
xinnia.chang says:
+1
rothtimo says:
+2
eddy.kwok says:
Well. I guess why is this feature is not implemented because once we have this very feature, let says a start & stop buttons, at later time we would need more supporting capabilities from it, i.e: ability to edit the start & stop time, because we just sometimes forget to hit the stop button.
bsjpandya says:
I support eddy.kowk's POV - RTM doesn't need more features.
bgoler says:
+1
eddy.kwok says:
Sorry, I changed my mind. I just re-post similar suggestion with a more specific requirement here https://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/ideas/21818/
robgia says:
why not develop a small time tracking on the task?
zixzax says:
Please! Yes! I just switched to RTM and am honestly quite shocked there isn't any sort of integrated time tracking. This really feels essential. I hope you add it! Thanks!
stefank60 says:
+5000 - please add time tracking with reports asap
bgoler says:
+1
tatianamu says:
I have several ideas for improvement:
1. Add time tracking. A button "I started to work on it" and "I finished". And then show similar statistics as in Toggl.
2. Make an option to use Pomodoro for time tracking (e.g. remind every 25 min to take a break)
3. Add an opportunity to add time estimates for each task (in hours, Pomodoro cycles, or Story Points). Then, for tasks for today I can see how long I estimated and how long it took.
4. Add "Plan the day" mode. Everyday user prompted to choose tasks for today, estimate, and add meaningful (not too much, not too little) amount. The system would give recommendations based on historical ideas.
1. Add time tracking. A button "I started to work on it" and "I finished". And then show similar statistics as in Toggl.
2. Make an option to use Pomodoro for time tracking (e.g. remind every 25 min to take a break)
3. Add an opportunity to add time estimates for each task (in hours, Pomodoro cycles, or Story Points). Then, for tasks for today I can see how long I estimated and how long it took.
4. Add "Plan the day" mode. Everyday user prompted to choose tasks for today, estimate, and add meaningful (not too much, not too little) amount. The system would give recommendations based on historical ideas.
dannynelson says:
IMO, time tracking should not be a core competency of task management apps like RTM. There are many other apps that build their entire business model around time tracking, so it's better to integrate these apps with RTM than to reimplement this functionality in RTM.
For example, the Toggl Chrome extension has a great Remember the Milk integration. Simply download the Chrome extension, then enable the "RememberTheMilk" integration under the extension settings. This adds a button next to each RTM task in Chrome to start/stop tracking your time for that task.
Toggl offers most of the above requested time tracking features
- Start / stop tracking time for a given task
- Pomodoro timer (with the Toggl Desktop app)
- Time tracking statistics
- Idle detection (with the Toggl Desktop app)
- Reminder to track time (with the Toggl Desktop app)
For example, the Toggl Chrome extension has a great Remember the Milk integration. Simply download the Chrome extension, then enable the "RememberTheMilk" integration under the extension settings. This adds a button next to each RTM task in Chrome to start/stop tracking your time for that task.
Toggl offers most of the above requested time tracking features
- Start / stop tracking time for a given task
- Pomodoro timer (with the Toggl Desktop app)
- Time tracking statistics
- Idle detection (with the Toggl Desktop app)
- Reminder to track time (with the Toggl Desktop app)
quark48 says:
+100!!
growmap says:
SlimTimer shut down. Has anyone managed to integrate a timer with RTM?
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