Category: Dev Stuff

TimeNet 3.9.26 is now available for download. TimeNet 3.9.26 focuses on speed and performance. As a result, the Application file size is over 66% smaller, opening the Manager window is now practically instant even if you have 1,000+ projects and QuickSearches now perform up to 450x faster.

Release Notes

• Manager now remembers selection when opening projects
• Live example of how invoice numbers will look in client info window
• Projects no longer switch order underneath client folders in Main Window
• Possible startup issues resolved
• Multi-threaded functions and control visibility methods show huge speed improvements with large libraries:
  • Opening the Manager is now 500x faster
  • Changing views in the Manager is now practically instant
  • QuickSearches are up to 450x faster
• Duplicate listings in QuickSearch and Quick Timer issues resolved
• 67% smaller file size (was 35MB+, now under 20MB)

TimeNet 3.9.22 is now available for download. This update is free to all registered TimeNet users. This update is almost a complete re-write of the software. Every method, function and subroutine has been tweaked, polished and streamlined to provide a faster, more reliable user experience.

We’ve tried very very hard to get rid of all known bugs but we still need your help! Please test out the new version of TimeNet and if an error pops up, be sure to send us the error report along with a detailed description of what you were doing at the time of the error.

TimeNet 3.9.22 Release Notes

Bug Fixes:

• Invoicing functionality has been largely rewritten to improve reliability and speed
• Occasional invoice calculation and layout issues have been resolved
• Issues with data loss, duplication and random file read/write issues have been resolved
• Issues with invoicing from the manager have been resolved
• Switched from Floating Point Integers to Fixed Point Integers for increased reliability
• Issues where TimeNet could become unresponsive while checking for updates have been resolved
• Issues with setting a Networked folder and switching from Networked mode to Local mode have been resolved
• Issues with foreign numeric formats and date issues have all been resolved
• Dozens of tiny issues and potential issues have been corrected

New Features/Changes:

• All windows have been re-designed and polished
• Global Menuitem allows you to control the timer from any application
• Project windows now remember their size and placement on screen
• Expenses now have a quantity option
• Rounding is now always available under the Project menu
• Added GROWL support for beautiful visual feedback
• The Backup option under the File menu now functions much better
• Buzz Me! reminders can now be sent to all networked TimeNet users
• Employees can now store hourly rates
• Cmd+up and Cmd+down arrow now works in date fields
• Explorer has been deprecated; options for HTML templates are now Safari or FireFox
• All listboxes can now be re-ordered with simple drag-and-drop
• Brought back the Blocks easter-egg (hint: About Window…)
• Can now add items to the Project window with contextual menus (right-click)
• The Project Time Log has been deprecated
• Error reports can now be sent when an unhandled error occurs

TimeNet Law is going to see one or two more small updates as we gear up for the big 2.0 release. These smaller releases will mainly be in the realm of solving a billing conundrum we’ve been stuck on for a little while now. We’re nearing a solution that elegantly handles the problem. After this issue is resolved, TimeNet Law 2.0 will be quick to follow. This release will truly take TimeNet Law beyond billing. Here’s the lowdown on what’s to come:

– Conflict checking. TimeNet Law will allow you to list the names/companies of people associated with clients you represent. A Hot Tier will let you list names/companies that absolutely do conflict with that client. And of course you’ll be able to run a quick conflict of interest check anytime, plus you’ll be notified when creating a new client if there are any conflicts. All of this will be achieved with a methodical and well-thought-out design that is easy to understand and fun to use.

– More case management. TimeNet Law currently allows you to link a file to a slip. That’s pretty great, but sometimes you need a list of files at hand that revolve around the entire matter. And sometimes you don’t want these files to all pop open every time you start the timer. Enter the new Matter Briefcase. Inside your Briefcase you can have a clean, organized list of files, as well as notes and to-dos for that matter. You can even sync due dates and appointments with iCal.

– Reporting. TimeNet Law recently added the Trust and Escrow Funds Report, which is a great tool, but that’s just the beginning. Timekeeper reports, income reports, client reports and more displayed in beautiful, printable pie charts and bar graphs. You’ll always be in the know on exactly how your firm is doing.

– Finally, fully customizable bill templates. Your firm will be running smarter and looking good doing it.

TimeNet Law 2.0 is going to be a really great upgrade and there will probably be a few more surprises. Oh, and one more thing: TimeNet Law 2.0 will be an absolutely free update!

TimeNet is going to see a major update (3.9.22) in the next few days. This update is a massive interface overhaul (every single window has been polished and improved). In addition to the new UI, we have re-written almost all of the code base. Here’s what we’ve been able to achieve:

– Much more stable. Reading/writing files is now virtually fail-proof. Disappearing data, networking problems, and other strange issues that crept up randomly have also been fixed. The data structure has been streamlined and prepped for the new features of 4.0 as well (more on this coming soon).

– It’s insanely fast. Launching, opening projects, invoicing, reports, searching, quitting… it’s all faster. We’re fully taking advantage of multi-core processors. Much of the under-the-hood code is now multi-threaded.

– Bugs-be-gone. Foreign date and number format problems and invoice calculation problems were rare (or none) for some, and quite persistent for others. The good news is we’ve fixed all of this (as far as we can tell, you’ll have to be the judge of that).

– Improved invoicing. Polished and tweaked invoice templates and revisions to the internal invoice layout and calculations. Your invoices will look amazing.

After the 3.9.22 solidifies TimeNet with a fresh and current UI and a massively improved code-base, 4.0 will follow right after bringing a slew of highly anticipated new features, and it also has a few tricks up its sleeve.

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