- General Questions
- What is Time Clock MTS?
- How Can I Try Time Clock MTS?
- Why should I Use Time Clock MTS?
- Are the reports in Time Clock MTS up-to-date?
- Can I use Time Clock MTS on a Network?
- What platforms does Time Clock MTS run on?
- How much does Time Clock MTS Cost?
- What is the difference between Clients and Employees?
- Do I have to pay for every Computer I Install it On?
- How do I buy Time Clock MTS?
- Installation
- How do I install Time Clock MTS?
- How do I get started once it is installed?
- How do I install the Time Clock MTS Client?
- How do I use Time Clock MTS in Multi User Mode - MS Access?
- How do I use Time Clock MTS in Multi User Mode - SQL Server?
- How do I use Time Clock MTS in Multi User Mode - MySQL?
- Where is my Time Clock MTS data stored?
- If I'm using an MS Access database as a Backend where should I put it?
- How do I uninstall Time Clock MTS?
- How do I uninstall the Time Clock MTS Client?
- Using the Software
- Administrative Mode/Normal Mode.
- Can I generate reports for payroll?
- How Flexible are Overtime Calculations?
- Can Time Clock MTS Round Report Data?
- Can I See Who is In and Who is Not?
- I Want to Stop Employees Clocking In and Out for Each Other
- Can I Use Time Clock MTS with a Touchscreen?
- Can I Use Time Clock MTS with a Barcode Scanner or Magnetic Card Reader?
- There's something I'd like to see added to Time Clock MTS.
- Support and Troubleshooting
- I've lost my license key.
- My temporary license key is about to run out and I haven't received my permanent key yet.
- I've forgotten my administrator password
- I need to email my Time Clock MTS database to you but I cant find it!
- I'm getting some other error when I run Time Clock MTS.
General Questions
What is Time Clock MTS?
Time Clock MTS is a MS Windows based time clock program for companies that want to get rid of their manual time and attendance sheets or a mechanical punch clock system. It can be installed and used on just one computer or can be installed on many computers to allow easy collection of time and attendance information.
How Can I Try Time Clock MTS?
You can just download the free demo. The demo is fully functional for 30 days with the only restriction being that a watermark is printed on all reports. You can even keep using the demo after your 30 day trial period but you will only be able to have 3 employees in the software. If you'd like to try out the Multi User Time Clock MTS then you'll also need to download the free Time Clock MTS Client Demo.
Why should I Use Time Clock MTS?
To save your company time and money and enable you, the manager, to get a better idea of your real time and attendance information. If you use a manual time card system or a mechanical punch clock then your accountant or book-keeper will be spending 2-5 minutes per employee per week tallying these records into an Excel spreadsheet or something similar. Even if you only have 3 employees this can still be 15 wasted minutes per week and Time Clock MTS will pay for itself in just 7 or 8 weeks in improved efficiency. If you have 50 employees Time Clock MTS can pay for itself in just the first week.
Are the reports in Time Clock MTS up-to-date?
Yes. All Time Clock MTS data is stored in an MS Access database (you do not need MS Access to run Time Clock MTS). All reports pull their information from this database ensuring that you are seeing the most up to date information you have.
Can I use Time Clock MTS on a Network?
Yes, you can store the Time Clock MTS database anywhere on your network.
Can the same Time Clock MTS Database be Accessed From Multiple Computers?
Yes. You can choose to use Time Clock MTS in single user mode, where you install the main Time Clock MTS program on one computer and use the same computer for all of your employees to Clock In and Out of. Alternatively you can user the Multi User Time Clock MTS and use any computer on your network as a Clock In and Out station.
What platforms does Time Clock MTS run on?
Time Clock MTS runs on MS Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008. The software is compatible with both the 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows.
How much does Time Clock MTS Cost?
The Single User Time Clock MTS costs $69 (US) for each computer you wish to install it on. The multi user version costs depend on how many clients you need. For more information please see our Online Shop. Not sure what the difference is between Time Clock MTS Clients and Employees? Try taking a look at the weblog entry on the difference between clients and employees.
What is the Difference between Clients and Employees? Please take a look at the weblog entry covering the difference between clients and employees.
Do I have to pay for every Computer I Install it On?
Yes.
How do I buy Time Clock MTS?
You can purchase the single user Time Clock MTS using our online shop. The multi user version of Time Clock MTS can also be purchased from our Online Shop. You can pay online via credit card or paypal, via phone, purchase order, or wire transfer.
Installation
How do I install Time Clock MTS?
Just download the trial version of Time Clock MTS from the Time Clock MTS website. All you need to do is run this file once downloaded and the software will take you through the installation process.
How do I get started once it is installed?
Time Clock MTS adds an entry you your Program Files list under the Time Clock MTS folder. Run it as normal for your operating system. The first time you run the software it will give you the chance to sit through a brief tutorial and create some sample data. We strongly recommend that you do this. Additionally try taking a look in the help file at the Getting Started section for more information.
How do I install the Time Clock MTS Client?
Just download the trial version of Time Clock MTS Client from the Time Clock MTS website. All you need to do is run this file once downloaded and the software will take you through the installation process. When you run the software for the first time it will prompt you to connect to an existing Time Clock MTS database.
How do I use Time Clock MTS in Multi User Mode - MS Access?
- Choose a computer on your network that you want to administer Time Clock MTS from and generate and print reports from.
- Install the normal Time Clock MTS program on the chosen computer.
- Using the System Options page of Time Clock MTS move the Time Clock MTS database somewhere on your network. This network location must be visible to each computer you wish to use as a clock in / out station.
- Choose the computers that you want to use as clock in / out stations.
- Install the Time Clock MTS Client on each of these computers.
- Run the client on the computers, the first time you do so you will be asked to locate the Time Clock MTS database you moved in Step 3 above.
- Using the computer with the main Time Clock MTS program on it configure the software with your employees and payroll rules.
- Get your employees to start using the Time Clock MTS Client program to clock in and out of the software.
How do I use Time Clock MTS in Multi User Mode - SQL Server?
Take a look at this topic on our support board.
How do I use Time Clock MTS in Multi User Mode - MySQL?
Take a look at this topic on our support board.
Where is my Time Clock MTS data stored?
By default Time Clock MTS stores all of it's data in a Microsoft Access 2000 database. By default this file is called "timeclock.mdb". By default it is stored in the Common User program directory (most likely C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Time Clock MTS\ on Windows XP, C:\ProgramData\Time Clock MTS\ on Windows Vista). The file is not password protected and can be opened with MS Access. You DO NOT need MS Accesss to be able to run Time Clock MTS. If you selected the Enhanced Database Support option when you purchased Time Clock MTS then you can use SQL Server, MSDE, SQL Express, or MySQL to store your data. This is a much more reliable and faster way of storing your data. If you have a license of for any of these database products then we'd suggest making use of this option of Time Clock MTS.
If I'm using an MS Access database as a Backend where should I put it?
In a directory on your computer or on your LAN that is backed up. To change the location of your Time Clock MTS database log into the software as the administrator and select the Tools->Options->System Options menu. Then click the Move button to change the location of your database.
How do I uninstall Time Clock MTS?
A short cut will be created in the Time Clock MTS program group called "Uninstall Time Clock MTS". Just click this to uninstall the software. Alternatively, Time Clock MTS adds an entry to the "Add/Remove Programs" applet under MS Windows (which can be found under the control panel on many Windows versions). Just remove it from there.
How do I uninstall the Time Clock MTS Client?
A short cut will be created in the Time Clock MTS Client program group called "Uninstall Time Clock MTS Client". Just click this to uninstall the software. Alternatively, the Time Clock MTS Client adds an entry to the "Add/Remove Programs" applet under MS Windows (which can be found under the control panel on many Windows versions). Just remove it from there.
Using the Software
Administrative Mode/Normal Mode.
There are two modes of operation in Time Clock MTS. The software starts in normal mode and allows employees to clock in and out. Using the File->Log In As Administrator menu you can login as an administrator. When logged in as the administrator you may configure the software to suit your company and payroll rules, add/edit/delete employees, and produce payroll reports.
What are Employees?
Employees in Time Clock MTS are entities that represent your company employees. You may configure employees to be paid at certain rates, to accrue overtime by the day or week and so on.
Can I generate reports for payroll?
Yes. Time Clock MTS can generate several reports suitable for supply to your payroll department.
How Flexible are Overtime Calculations?
Time Clock MTS currently allows definition of a normal rate (per hour or salaried) and a single overtime rate (hourly or salaried). Calculations can be by day, by week, or both (compliant with California overtime regulations).
Can Time Clock MTS Round Report Data?
Yes. Time Clock MTS can report to the nearest second or round to the nearest minute, nearest 1/10th of an hour, nearest 15 minutes, or nearest 30 minutes.
Can I See Who is In and Who is Not?
Yes. When using the employee list screen you can see at a glance who is in and out. Alternatively you can run the Current Status report to print a list of all employees.
I Want to Stop Employees Clocking In and Out for Each Other.
Simple, just define each employee with a pin and on the Options->Interface Settings click the 'Require Employee PIN' checkbox.
Can I Use Time Clock MTS with a Touchscreen?
Yes. The keypad data entry mode has been designed to be used with a touch screen. You will still need a mouse and keyboard for administrative functions.
Can I Use Time Clock MTS with a Barcode Scanner or Magnetic Card Reader?
Yes. The keypad data entry mode has been designed to be used with any external device that outputs simple ASCII data. If you have cards/codes encoded with Time Clock MTS employee badge numbers you can use these with an appropriate scanner to input data directly to the keypad screen of Time Clock MTS. You will still need a mouse and keyboard for administrative functions.
There's something I'd like to see added to Time Clock MTS.
Then email Timesheets MTS Software. Much of the on-going development of Time Clock MTS is based on feedback from our users. If you'd like a custom version of Time Clock MTS for your company we can also provide customization on a fee for service basis.
Support and Troubleshooting
I've Lost my License Key.
No problems, it happens to everyone. You can retrieve your own license key on our lost license codes page. You'll need to know the sales reference number of your original purchase to be able to do this. If you don't know the reference number then you can email Timesheets MTS Software.
My temporary license key is about to run out and I haven't received my permanent key yet.
When you purchase Time Clock MTS you will receive a temporary license code that extends the trial period by another 28 days. We send out permanent license codes on the 1st and 16th of the month and you should always receive your permanent license code within 2-3 weeks of your purchase. However we find that about 10% of our registration emails don't reach their targets due to spam filters an so on. If you believe you should have received your license code then you can retrieve your own license key on our license codes page. You'll need to know the sales reference number of your original purchase to be able to do this. If you don't know the reference number then you can email Timesheets MTS Software.
I've forgotten my administrator password
Please take a look at at the forgotten administrator password forum topic.
I need to email you my Time Clock MTS database but I cant find it!
Sometimes you'll be asked to email your Time Clock MTS database to us, perhaps because you need your administrator password reset or you are having some other problem. To learn how to send us your Time Clock MTS database just go take a look at the weblog entry telling you how to email your Time Clock MTS database.
I'm getting an Error When Running Time Clock MTS.
No software is perfect and bugs will happen. If they do then please email Timesheets MTS Software. We don't let bugs last long, and nearly all of our errors have been fixed in the next release. When an error does happen within the software you should be given an opportunity to email us the details, please do so and check the 'Attach Log Files' check box.
