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What Are the Main Parts of the Interactive Desktop App?

 

Note: Interactive Desktop App — Main Parts is available in all Time Doctor plans and can be accessed by all user roles

 

TL;DR: 
Identify the main controls in the Interactive Desktop App, understand what each section shows (including Worked Todaydetails on hover), access Settings/FAQ/Sync Status quickly, and use the Activity Bar to keep the current task and timer visible on top of other windows. Enable Edit Time via the Can edit time setting if adjustments are permitted.

 

The Desktop Application — Main Parts

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  1. Pause / Play
    Start or pause tracking for the active task.
  2. Tracked time on the active task
    Show total hours/minutes tracked on the current task.
  3. Worked Today
    Display total hours/minutes worked today.
    Hover to reveal a tooltip with additional details.
  4. Dashboard shortcut
    Open the web Dashboard to review time and activity data.
    Related: What is the Difference Between the Time Doctor Dashboard and the Desktop Application?
  5. Edit Time (if allowed)
    Open the Edit time page when the Can edit time permission is enabled in Settings → Users.
  6. Settings
    Open the desktop app Settings to configure preferences.

    1. Activity Bar
      This will show options to either make the activity bar visible or hidden

    2. Tracking
      Notify when Tracking starts
      This sends notification to the user as soon as tracking starts

      Auto-Start Tracking Each Day
      This option appears if the company owner disabled Auto-start tracking in desktop apps every day via Company Settings.

    3. Startup
      Launch at Sign in
      Allows Time Doctor Desktop app to automatically open as soon as the device is turned on – it does not  automatically start tracking.

    4. Reminders
      This setting sends reminders to users if tracking hasn’t started yet at a set interval.

    5. Time Zone
      Allows users to either select to track time using company time zone or the users own time zone

    6. Language
      Allows users to set preferred language to use for the application

  7. FAQ & Sync Status
    Open FAQ resources and view the app’s Sync Status to confirm data is up to date.
    Related: How Long Does It Take To Sync Data Between the Desktop App and Reports?
  8. Projects list
    Show available projects when Projects & Tasks are enabled for the company. Hidden when the feature is not in use.
  9. Task list
    Show tasks associated with the selected project when Projects & Tasks are enabled. Hidden when the feature is not in use or when using no-task mode.
  10. Current / Active Task
    Display the current task. When tasks are not used, show Working as the active label.

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When Not Actively Tracking

Show the desktop app in an idle state (no timer running).
 

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Activity Bar (always on top)

Keep the current task and its elapsed time visible above other windows, even when the main app is minimized. Start or stop the timer directly from the bar.
  • Close the Activity Bar with X.
  • Change visibility from Settings in the desktop app.
  • Choose among three visibility options to suit the workflow.

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Troubleshooting: If the Activity Bar is missing, follow the official steps to restore it. (Fix Missing Activity Bar in Time Doctor Desktop App)
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.