Stopwatch Widget
The Stopwatch widget provides a simple time measurement without project reference. A single click starts the stopwatch; when stopped, a time entry is automatically saved in the configured data schema.
Unlike the Time Tracking widget, no reference list is displayed – the stopwatch is designed for quick, one-off time measurements.
Typical Use Cases
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Task duration | Measure how long a specific work step takes. |
| Phone calls | Track the duration of client or support calls. |
| Meeting times | Record the actual duration of meetings or workshops. |
| Process time | Measure processing time for individual orders or tasks. |
| Break times | Document break durations in shift-based environments. |
Features
- Simple start/stop: A single button starts and stops the measurement.
- Real-time display: The elapsed time is shown in HH:MM:SS format.
- Automatic entry: When stopped, a data object with start time, end time, and duration is created.
- No project reference: The stopwatch measures time without associating it with a reference object.
Configuration
The following settings are configured in the properties panel:
- Entries Schema: In which data schema should the time entries be saved?
- Field Mapping: Which fields of the schema are populated with start time, end time, and duration?
Stopwatch vs. Time Tracking
| Property | Stopwatch | Time Tracking |
|---|---|---|
| Reference objects | None (simple measurement) | Yes (e.g., projects, orders) |
| Simultaneous timers | One per widget | Multiple per widget |
| Use case | Quick time measurement | Project-based time tracking |
Example
An employee wants to measure how long a specific task takes. The stopwatch is started, the task is completed, and the stopwatch is stopped. The time entry is saved automatically and can be evaluated later.
Tips
- For quick measurements: The stopwatch is ideal for ad-hoc time measurements where no project assignment is needed.
- For project-based tracking: When times need to be associated with a project or order, the Time Tracking widget is the better choice.