This article explains how to report regular working hours using the Time module in the Next Mobile application. It walks readers through the step-by-step process of logging work time, including selecting a project and work order, entering hours, adding diary notes, and registering materials and salary supplements.
This article covers how to report your regular working hours using the standard setup in Next. Keep in mind that if you need to report overtime or comp time, you'll need to change your Role accordingly.
- Tap Time in the bottom menu.
- Navigate to the date you want to report time for, tap the orange plus button, then select Work.
Time module weekly view; no hours logged yet, add button highlighted.
Time module registration dialog; note the highlighted 'Arbete' (work time) option.
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Select your Project, Work Order, and — if applicable — your activity and status.
Need to change the project or work order? Tap the field to see a list of your recent projects and work orders. You can also search for the one you need.
- Check that your role is correct. For example, if you're reporting overtime or flex time, you'll usually need to change the role.
- Enter the number of hours you worked.
- Write a note about what you did in the diary note box.
- To add a photo of today's work, tap the camera icon to take or attach a picture.
- Tap Continue (or Save).
Time reporting wizard, Step 1: user must fill in hours and diary note.
Project selection dialog in time reporting; note currently selected project highlighted in orange.
Next, you'll reach the section where — if required — you can report the machines and materials you used during the day, as well as any salary supplements you're entitled to.
This view displays various favorite lists with items set up by your system administrator. If you notice anything missing, please reach out to your administrator for help — you cannot create your own favorite lists on mobile.
Enter the quantities for the items you used from the different favorite lists, then tap Save.
That's it — your time is now registered! You'll be taken back to the weekly view, where you'll see a summary of today's reports.
Step 2 (Artiklar) of time reporting, showing the Lön category with quantity input fields.
Tid (Time) module showing weekly calendar with daily hour entries and task details.
What do I do if I can't find the project or work order I need to report time on?
This could be because you don't have permission to access that project or work order, or because its status makes it hidden on mobile.
Reach out to your project manager or system administrator — they'll be able to help you out!
Time tracking with minute precision
When using start and stop for time tracking, it is now possible to report in minute intervals – not just in whole quarters or half hours. The feature is activated per database. Contact Next support if you wish to adjust the interval.