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March 16, 2009
Time Clock MTS Version 2.2.6 Released
New release today that changes the way that Digital Persona Fingerprint scanner support is handled. Previously the install files for the fingerprint scanners were included in the general install file but this had beefed the install file to nearly 11 megabytes. In my opinion this was entirely too large and was probably leading to a lot of failed downloads. The fingerprint scanning feature is excellent but is currently only used by a small number of companies so I've decided to make support optional and not make the download excessively large for everyone. So, Time Clock MTS now detects if fingerprint support is installed when you try to access any of the fingerprint features within the software and prompts you to download and install the fingerprint scanner install files. Hopefully this will make things a lot easier for new users of the software and help improve download speeds and success rates.
I've been a bit remiss posting entries here when I've uploaded new versions lately so I'll just cover the changes to the last few versions quickly (because they've been very minor).
Version 2.2.5
- A fix to handle non functioning time servers which I covered in detail here.
Version 2.2.4
- Fix to problem with adding employees to the database for people who had installed the update file, problem was caused by release of version 2.2.3.
Version 2.2.3
- Reworked all of the code that updated the Time Clock Database when upgrading to a new version of the software. Tested to make sure that MS SQL and MySQL databases were updated properly back from version 1.7.3.
Version 2.2.2
- Fix to minor vacation / sick time rounding problem.
Posted by at 12:14 PM | Comments (0)
March 10, 2009
NTP Time Server Problem Fixed
As I mentioned in my last post the time servers
time-a.nist.gov, MD USA
time-b.nist.gov, MD USA
appear to have stopped to responding for time requests in the format that Time Clock MTS requires. I have released a new version of the software (version 2.2.5) that swaps out these two servers for two new ones that do work. The new servers are:
nist1.uccaribe.edu in Puerto Rico
nist1-ny.WiTime.net, NY USA
If you are having troubles with your time server and dont want to bother with the fix I suggested in the last entry then just update all your admin and client version of Time Clock MTS to the latest version and you should be up and running.
Posted by at 12:35 AM | Comments (0)
Problem with NTP Time Servers
It appears that two of the time servers included in Time Clock MTS to allow you to synchronize the time with the Internet are no longer responding with the time format the software requires. The time servers in question are:
time-a.nist.gov, MD USA
time-b.nist.gov, MD USA
To get around this just log into the software as the administrator and go to the Tools->Options->Security page and select one of the other three time servers. You will need to shut down the software and restart it to connect to these other servers correctly. You will also need to shutdown and restart any Time Clock MTS clients to start using the new time servers.
I am going to remove these servers from the list and find another couple that work. This will be done shortly.
Posted by at 12:09 AM | Comments (0)
March 7, 2009
Fingerprint Time Clock Software
Did you know that Time Clock MTS has recently integrated biometric technology into it's software? With the use of a U.are.U fingerprint scanner by Digital Persona you can now feel more secure in the knowledge that your employee time and attendance data is more accurate than ever.
These scanners can be obtained from Californiapc.com and it's as simple as plugging in the scanner to your usb port. It's simple to setup employees and enroll their fingerprints into the software for clocking in and out, just look at our flash tutorial.
Using fingerprint technology incorporated into the time clock software you will eliminate buddy punching or misuse by your staff. Time Clock MTS fingerprint time clock software has to be the best biometric time clock software available at very reasonable cost to your business. You can download the trial version and see how it works for you FREE.
Posted by at 8:01 AM | Comments (0)
