Applies to versions: 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2

Desktop App Configuration

Configure and use the TimeIPS Desktop Clocking Application.

Administration » Clocking » Clock Configuration » Desktop App page

Configuring TimeIPS Desktop Application

Login to your Desktop Clocking Application (see article 861 "Desktop App Setup" for instructions).

The General Configuration tab allows you to:

• Set a Name for the connected computer using the Desktop Clocking App.

• Set if the connected Desktop Clocking App is Active.

• Set the Login Method. This can be either Badge or Username/Password.

• Choose whether or not to Require a Pin number.

• Assign the Desktop Clocking App to a specific Division if your system has multiple divisions. (The system defaults to the Top Level division.)

The Advanced Settings tab is used to:

• Choose whether or not to require the Use of Biometrics when accessing the Desktop Clocking App.

• Set the Frequency for the Desktop Clocking App to check for updated employees, jobs, work orders, etc. and changes to their configuration.

  • Choose whether or not the Desktop Clocking App can override the server setting with its own preferences for this setting.

• Set how frequently the Status Screen Refreshes.

  • Choose whether or not the Desktop Clocking App can override the server setting with its own preferences for this setting.

• Configure a Connection Timeout length before switching to offline mode.

  • Choose whether or not the Desktop Clocking App can override the server setting with its own preferences for this setting.

• Set the number of seconds the application should wait to automatically log a manager out if no activity is detected.

  • Choose whether or not the Desktop Clocking App can override the server setting with its own preferences for this setting.

• Configure what Action to take if the status screen is double clicked.

  • Choose whether or not the Desktop Clocking App can override the server setting with its own preferences for this setting.

• Select if the Desktop Clocking App is to use the IPSREMDTC module License.

The Employee Membership tab is where you:

• Configure which employees are allowed to use the Desktop Clocking App.

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  • Options include All Employees in a division or Selected Employees limited by the selected Employee Selection Group.

• A Standby Employee Selection Group can be configured. The Standby Employee Groups are not shown by default on the client, but can be enabled and used while offline.