Daily Time Log

How to track daily time logs in HiDesc

Daily Time Log

The Daily Time Log is a section within the Reports module that provides a detailed view of the time each user has logged on a day-to-day basis. It's essential for understanding individual work patterns and ensuring accurate time tracking.

Daily Time Log Interface

Purpose

To view the working hours logged by a specific user across a selected date range, day by day. The Daily Time Log provides an overview of the tasks performed by a user over a specific period, allowing for detailed tracking of work completed including the time spent on each task.

Interface Overview

User

Displays the name of the user (e.g., Imran Ahammed) for personalized time tracking

Date Range

Users can select specific date ranges such as 24 Sept - 25 Sept for focused analysis

Export Option

Export time log data by clicking the "Export" button for external use

Task List

Displays tasks worked on with comprehensive detailed information and time allocations

Task Details

Task Information

Each task displays comprehensive information including name, category, priority, and duration:

Example Tasks:

"Build user role management module (Development – High – 5 days)"

"Create onboarding checklist UI (Design – Medium – 2 days)"

"Draft HR policy documents (HR – Medium – 3 days)"

"QA testing and bug fixing (QA – High – 4 days)"

"Set up PostgreSQL database schema (Database – Medium – 3 days)"

Time Tracking

Date

Specific date when task was worked on (e.g., Wed, 24 Sept 2025)

Working Hours

Time worked on each task (e.g., "00:00" for specific dates)

Task Metadata

Priority, duration, category, and additional contextual information

Total Worked Hours

Work Hours in Time

Example: "00:01"

Shows the total time worked for each task in a given period using standard time format for easy reading and calculation.

Worked Hours (base 100)

Example: "00:01"

The total worked hours calculated using a base 100 scale, providing standardized measurement for consistent reporting and analysis.

Task Expansion

Expand/Collapse Tasks

By default, all tasks in the time log are expanded to display detailed information, providing immediate visibility into work patterns and time allocations.

  • Complete task name and identification
  • Specific dates and time allocations
  • Working hours per task and date
  • Task priority and duration information
  • Project or category classifications

Task Information Display

For each task, you can see:

  • Task Priority: High, Medium, Low classifications
  • Duration: Estimated and actual time frames
  • Task Type: Development, Design, HR, QA categories
  • Additional Notes: Contextual information and specifics
  • Time Distribution: Daily and cumulative time tracking

Actions and Navigation

Expand/Collapse Button

Use this to expand or collapse task rows for better navigation and efficient task management across the timeline.

Export Function

Click the "Export" button to download time logs in convenient formats for reporting, invoicing, or archival purposes.

Collapse Toggle

Toggle switch allows collapsing or expanding all entries quickly for comprehensive overview or detailed analysis.

Key Features

Customizable Time Range

Users can filter their time logs by specific date ranges for precise tracking and period-based analysis of work patterns.

Total Time Calculation

Track total worked hours per task and across all tasks for specified periods with both standard and base 100 calculations.

Task Details

View comprehensive information for each task including time allocations, priority levels, status, and contextual metadata.

Filter Options

Refine the report using multiple filters to focus on specific aspects of time tracking and work patterns.

Clients

View activity associated with specific clients for client-focused reporting

Projects

Filter logs by specific projects for project-based time analysis

Templates

Filter time logs based on task templates used for standardized workflow tracking

To Apply Filters:

1

Click the filter icon on the top right of the interface

2

Select from available dropdown options for each filter category

3

Click Apply to refresh the report with selected filters

Expand/Collapse Rows

Detailed Breakdown

Click on the small arrow beside each date to expand and view comprehensive task-level information:

  • Task-level time breakdowns and allocations
  • Detailed time logged per individual task
  • Related project or client associations
  • Priority and status information
  • Duration and timeline details

Collapse Toggle

Quick view management

The toggle switch allows collapsing or expanding all entries quickly, enabling efficient navigation between overview and detailed analysis modes for comprehensive time log management.

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