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Timer Control Tutorial

Timer Control Tutorial

A Timer Control is an invaluable tool for tracking time efficiently and accurately. By starting and stopping with a simple press, it allows users to monitor task durations, billable hours, or time-sensitive activities without hassle.

This control eliminates the need for manual timekeeping, reducing errors and improving productivity. Its intuitive functionality makes it ideal for workflows in project management, customer support, and personal productivity, ensuring every second is accounted for with ease.

In this article we will explore how the timer control works and potential implementations

Timers could be beneficial to you forms

In this tutorial we will set up a cost per hour form to calculate how much to pay by the hour

Let's create a Demo Form for the Timer Control

We will create three controls for this demo:
  • Time Worked - This is the timer that will save time passed in seconds
  • Cost Per Hour - This is the amount we want to charge per hour
  • Total - This is the calculated price for the time worked
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Timer Events

Let's create the events to calculate the correct total
  • Reset Timer - Reset to zero
  • Update Timer To Total Seconds - This updates the Total Control to what the timer's total seconds are
  • Divide Timer by 3600 to get the total hours - From Seconds we can calculate the hours by dividing by 60 twice or 3600 once
  • Multiple Total with the Cost Per Hour Control - This will give us our final calculation
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Timer Control in action

Putting everything together we will see the Total being updated as the timer continues
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Here are some concise business use cases for using progress bar controls on a website:

Project Time Tracking

Utilize timer controls to track the time spent on different projects or tasks. It allows businesses to accurately monitor and record billable hours, assess project progress, and optimize resource allocation.

Task Management

Implement timer controls to track the time spent on individual tasks within a project. It helps businesses evaluate task efficiency, identify bottlenecks, and improve productivity and time management.

Freelance Billing

Use timer controls to accurately track billable hours for freelance work. It enables freelancers to provide transparent and precise invoices based on the actual time spent on client projects.

Productivity Tracking

Incorporate timer controls to measure and analyze individual or team productivity. It allows businesses to identify productive periods, track time spent on different activities, and optimize workflows for improved efficiency.

Time-Based Billing

Utilize timer controls to accurately track and record billable hours for time-based services, such as consulting, legal services, or coaching. It ensures accurate and fair billing based on the actual time spent with clients.

Remote Work Monitoring

Implement timer controls to track and monitor remote work hours. It helps businesses ensure compliance with work hour regulations, measure remote team productivity, and manage distributed workforce effectively.

Client Meeting Duration

Use timer controls to track the duration of client meetings or consultations. It enables businesses to allocate appropriate time slots for meetings, manage schedules, and ensure efficient use of both the business's and the client's time.

Task Billing and Invoicing

Incorporate timer controls to track billable hours for specific tasks or services provided to clients. It simplifies the billing process, ensures accurate invoicing, and improves transparency in client billing statements.

Employee Time and Attendance

Utilize timer controls to track employee time and attendance, including clocking in and out for work shifts. It helps businesses manage work schedules, calculate payroll accurately, and ensure compliance with labor regulations.

Meeting and Event Timing

Implement timer controls to track the duration of meetings or events. It helps businesses manage time effectively during meetings, conferences, or presentations and ensures that the agenda is followed.

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