PandaWare TimeCache is a Macintosh-only time and expense tracking application for consultants, freelancers and anybody else who charges by the hour. It allows you to easily keep track of the time (and corresponding charges) and expenses for multiple projects for multiple clients. TimeCache 2.0 can be used on a "demo" basis to record up to 20 days' worth of time and expense entries. By registering your copy of TimeCache with the PandaWare Company, you can unlock the full capabilities of TimeCache 2.0.
Features
• Lets you track time spent on projects down to increments of
as little as one minute
• Lets you track your project expenses
• Lets you enter negative expense amounts to track payments
• Automatically times you as you work and optionally logs your
start and stop times
• Data entry is easy — just select items from lists or let TimeCache
auto-complete your typing
• Tracks a virtually infinite number of clients, projects and
billing categories
• Lets you assign different hourly rates to any activity
• Automatically sums your time and charges on every project
• Automatically creates summary reports for any project
• Lets you customize the data you record on each project
• Lets you print daily reports and project reports
• Lets you export data on projects to database, spreadsheet or
other applications for incorporation into your own billing system
• Colorful, intuitive interface
How to Register TimeCache 2.0
When you pay to become a registered user of TimeCache 2.0, we send you a registration key that you can enter to unlock your copy for unlimited use. There are two ways you can pay for TimeCache:
Send payment directly to The PandaWare Company
If you can send a check or money order in U.S. funds, you can use the “TimeCache Registration” text file that comes in the Register Folder. Just fill out the information requested, include a check or money order for U.S. funds and mail it to the address on the form. If you have email, please be sure to include your email address so that we can send you your registration key as quickly as possible. Otherwise be sure to include your postal address where you would like your registration key mailed. If you are paying extra for a disk, it will be shipped immediately upon receipt of payment.
Register through Kagi Sales
If you would like to use an alternate form of payment such as credit card or cash in non-U.S. funds, you can use the “Register” application that comes in the Register Folder. This payment method requires processing time which delays sending your registration key by several days. See instructions for using the Register application in the “Register README” file. Both are found in the Register Folder.
Once you receive your registration key, launch TimeCache 2.0. When the splash screen appears, click “Register”. A dialog appears with spaces for you to enter your name and registration key. If you have received your registration key via email, we recommend copying the two lines with your name and registration key to the clipboard, and then clicking the “Clipboard” button in the registration dialog box. Otherwise, type in your name and registration key, exactly as they appear in the registration notice you receive and click “OK”. Be sure to keep a copy of your registration notice in case you move your copy of TimeCache to a new computer.
Registering Multiple Users
The registration fee for TimeCache covers a license for one user only. If TimeCache will be used by more than one individual at your office, please purchase separate licenses for each user. If you registering for more than one person in an order, please be sure to include each person's name, as we produce a registration key for each name.
Installing TimeCache 2.0
If you are reading this file, it means that you have probably already unstuffed the TimeCache 2.0 archive file. That's all there is to installing TimeCache 2.0. You can now double-click the TimeCache 2.0 icon and start working with it. Before you do, we suggest going through the TimeCache 2.0 Tutorial to quickly learn how to use the application.
Here's everything that should be in your TimeCache 2.0 folder after unstuffing the archive:
1) TimeCache™ 2.0 — The TimeCache application.
2) TimeCache™ 2.0 Help — Complete online help you can refer to while working in TimeCache 2.0 by choosing TimeCache Help from the Help menu while working in TimeCache 2.0.
3) TimeCache™ 2.0 Tutorial — A step-by-step tutorial to quickly get you up to speed with TimeCache 2.0. We recommend printing the tutorial and working through it before plunging into using TimeCache 2.0. This file is a standalone application that can be run on a Macintosh Plus or later.
4) Time Report — A FileMaker Pro 3.0 template for FileMaker-formatted time reports exported by TimeCache. This file can be opened by newer versions of FileMaker Pro and converted to their newer formats.
5) TimeCache Registration — A text file you can print out and fill in to register TimeCache 2.0 directly with The PandaWare Company. It is found in the Register Folder.
6) Register and Register README — The Register application is used to Register TimeCache 2.0 through Kagi Sales. The Register README provides details on using the Register Application. Both are found in the Register Folder.
In addition, you can download TimeCache™ 2.0 Manual. The manual is available from our website at http://users.aol.com/pandaware/. Follow the links to the TimeCache download page.
System Requirements
TimeCache requires Macintosh system software version 7.0 or higher, and a memory partition of at least 3 Mbytes. A Macintosh II (68030 CPU) is required. A Quadra (68040 CPU) or better, or PowerMac is recommended.
Technical Support
Technical support is available via email at: pandaware@aol.com.
TimeCache XP — Export timesheets to your accounting system
If your company has more than a few employees whose time is billed to clients, get PandaWare TimeCache XP and stop losing billable hours. TimeCache XP is a customized version of TimeCache that exports employees timesheet data to your accounting system. You eliminate the waste of having your accounting department re-key timesheet information. Contact us for details.
Questions?
Please address all correspondence regarding TimeCache 2.0 or TimeCache XP to:
The PandaWare Company
5720 17th Ave. N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105
Email: pandaware@aol.com.
Visit our website at <http://users.aol.com/pandaware>.
Version History
2.0 -- First release -- 11/15/98
2.0.1 -- Minor bug fixes to preference setting commands -- 11/19/98
2.0.2 -- Fixed bug when creating Summary Reports with Navigator pallette showing -- 11/25/98
