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Virtual TimeClock Basic Changelog

What's new in Virtual TimeClock Basic 2023 Release 1 Build 2310167

Dec 20, 2023
  • Limit total minutes paid per day for breaks and lunches.
  • Manual entries now save your default start, stop and lunch times.
  • Dark Mode Support for Windows computers and tablets.
  • Full compatibility with Apple's macOS 14 Sonoma.
  • Universal Binary runs native on Apple Silicon and older Intel based Macs.
  • Major SQL database update enhances performance and data protection.
  • Updated user experience throughout remains familiar and even easier to use.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic 2022 Release 1 Build 132 (Nov 2, 2022)

  • NEW - Compatibility with Apple computers running macOS 13.0 Ventura.
  • NEW - Compatibility with servers running Microsoft Windows 2022 Server.
  • NEW - Program installers have been updated to maintain compatibility with the latest operating system releases from Microsoft and Apple.
  • NEW - The Sample Database provided with the Basic and Pro editions has been updated and enhanced for 2022.
  • ENHANCED - Improved compatibility with Apple macOS 12.6 Monterey based Macs.
  • ENHANCED - Entering license keys and company information via copy and paste provides much more robust error checking and validation.
  • ENHANCED - Redesigned the Welcome, Free Trial and New Database windows to streamline the initial user setup and configuration.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic 2019 Release 2.2 Build 1922200 (Aug 15, 2020)

  • All Editions:
  • ENHANCED - Automatic software update checking is more robust and reliable.
  • ENHANCED - Program error reporting is more robust and reliable.
  • FIX - Several minor cosmetic improvements enhance the overall user experience.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic 2019 Release 1 Build 1910167 (Jun 28, 2019)

  • NEW - MacOS editions rebuilt as a native 64-bit application that runs optimized on the latest Apple OS release.
  • NEW - MacOS Dark Mode support for all Virtual TimeClock editions.
  • NEW - Windows editions rebuilt with 32-bit and 64-bit native applications. The installer automatically selects the proper version for the current OS.
  • NEW - Windows HiDPI Support adds razor sharp text and icons for a dramatically improved timeclock experience.
  • NEW - Windows Installer provides options for launching Virtual TimeClock on login and desktop shortcuts for all users.
  • ENHANCED - Automatic software updates now include version upgrades, discounts and maintenance enrollment.
  • ENHANCED - All new date, time and calendar controls save time and reduce keyboard entry errors.
  • ENHANCED - Updated Kiosk Mode replaces Full Screen mode with enhanced time clock security.
  • ENHANCED - Error control and checking to prevent time clock punch errors.
  • ENHANCED - Updated thread management improves performance on very large reports.
  • FIX - The In & Out Board 'In' column once again sorts users by their current status.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '18 Release 1 Build 1810386 (Dec 8, 2017)

  • New features and enhancements to Virtual TimeClock 18 Release 1 include:
  • New automatic notification of software updates with integrated download and installation.
  • New right-click User action menu enables easy access to timecards, messaging, and reports.
  • Enhanced right-click Administrative menu provides access to common user related functions.
  • New option to remove previously assigned user passwords.
  • Date of birth field has been added for users.
  • Audit logs now record manual clock in and out times created by administrators and managers.
  • User added or edited manual entries are now recorded in the Audit Logs.
  • Users added or edited leave entries are now recorded in the Audit Logs.
  • Automatically generated error reports provide more detailed and precise information.
  • Updated display of license information in the Licenses Configuration panel.
  • Enhanced program license key entry and editing.
  • Changing to 'Two List' mode on the In & Out Board now automatically enlarges the default window to reveal all columns.
  • Updated and simplified the Actions menu and Actions popup menus.
  • Basic Edition users must now resolve all timecard errors before closing payroll periods.
  • The Configuration Toolbar icon remains consistent when logged in as a Manager.
  • Creating and modifying Overtime rules no longer allows negative hour values.
  • Windows with open modal sheets (Mac only) now consistently reactivate properly.
  • Program installation on Windows now checks to ensure the program is not running.
  • Fully compatible with macOS High Sierra (10.13) and Windows Server 2016.
  • Over two dozen interface updates and minor bug fixes enhance the user experience on Mac and Windows.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '16 Release 1.5 Build 1615262 (Sep 11, 2017)

  • Changes in Virtual TimeClock 16 Release 5 include:
  • All Editions:
  • Virtual TimeClock is now supported for use on Mac computers running macOS Sierra 10.12.
  • Fixed an issue where windows could display off screen if the monitors or resolution is changed.
  • Opening and converting a database in one step now auto opens the database on next launch.
  • Restored databases no longer require a backup before updating it for use with a new release.
  • Release information in the About window has been updated and simplified.
  • The free trial notifications and dialogs have been updated and enhanced.
  • Pro & Network Editions:
  • Lunch return rules can no longer be circumvented by clocking out or switching to a break.
  • You can once again minimize the Pin and Passcode windows.
  • Deleting an Overtime rule no longer causes timecard errors for users assigned to the deleted rule.
  • Quitting in Administrative mode no longer causes the program to use the last admin group on restart.
  • Removed 'Start' from the Action menu of the User Status window when the user has clocked in.
  • Network Edition:
  • The User Status window reliably updates when the user's status is changed on another computer.
  • Lunch rules are applied properly when accessed from a TimeClock client in a different time zone.
  • The Time Settings corrected to show the option to get timestamps from the TimeClock Server.
  • Enhanced the ability to Verify, Compact, & Reindex large databases in the Network Edition.
  • Fixed a Client startup failure when the TimeClock Server is running but the database has been closed.
  • Expanded logging to assist with diagnosis of failed client authentication and connections.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '16 Release 1.4 Build 1614240 (Jul 11, 2016)

  • New Missed Clock Out features prompt users when they miss a clock out and dramatically simplify the process of identifying and correcting proper stop times.
  • New Action Menu makes clocking in and out easier and up to 50% faster.
  • Updated User Status Window simplifies the user’s current status and gathers all subsidiary user actions to a modern, simplified popup menu.
  • Clocking users in and out in Administrative Mode allows admins to select the date and time, greatly simplifying routine time clock management.
  • Right clicking users in Administrative Mode provides easy access to user timecards and immediate entry editing.
  • The Entry Editor is greatly enhanced as it now automatically maintains custom column sorting, selection, and list scroll position after each entry edit.
  • Closing User Defined payroll periods is now supported in Payroll Approval (or the Administration Toolbar in the Basic Edition).
  • Native Full Screen support enhances the user experience on Mac OS X.
  • Touch Mode scrolling is fully supported for Windows 8 and 10.
  • Configuration settings are enhanced with helpful warnings and notifications when settings may lead to unexpected results.
  • The Configuration window toolbar has been enhanced to simplify navigation between related configuration panels.
  • Fixed an issue (using very unlikely settings and circumstances) where weekly overtime at the second rate could be improperly displayed in a report.
  • Preferences on Mac OS X can turn program sounds completely off.
  • Clarified wage reporting for salaried workers on timecard detail reports.
  • Manual data backups are now properly reported in the program backup logs.
  • Updated Icons and interface enhancements throughout the program.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '15 Release 1.6 Build 1516631 (Dec 28, 2015)

  • Basic, Pro and Network Edition:
  • Timeclock In/Out list now updates time and status when the window is not active.
  • Entry Editor once again maintains row selection when saving edits.
  • You can now batch delete multiple Log files.
  • Unregistered software no longer converts prior version databases.
  • Pro and Network Edition:
  • Updated the default employee signature line for timecards to include meals/break acknowledgement.
  • Fixed an error that occurred when running User Profile Reports under certain conditions.
  • Network Edition:
  • Connection encryption is now user selectable in the Server Manager.
  • You can now Add, Remove, or Restart the Server Daemon from the Server Manager (New for Mac only).
  • Server installation once again auto starts the Server Daemon on Mac OS X.
  • Dropped connections no longer create huge, repetitive error logs (15R 1.5 Issue).
  • A failed reconnection to a TimeClock Server now provides better user notification

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '15 Release 1.5 Build 1515482 (Sep 20, 2015)

  • Virtual TimeClock 15 introduces a new timecard approval system that allows workers, managers, and payroll personnel to electronically approve worker hours, overtime, and leave. New security features include password rules, encrypted databases, and TLS encrypted connections for Network Edition users. The Mac user experience has been enhanced with automatic spell checking, Retina display support, and full integration with Mac OS X Yosemite.
  • Virtual TimeClock 15 new features & enhancements include:
  • TimeClock database files are now encrypted by default.
  • New password options for case sensitivity, minimum length, prohibiting names, and enforcing strong passwords.
  • Updated and enhanced User configuration simplifies management of worker passwords.
  • New option to maintain administrative mode at startup on administrator and manager computers.
  • New option to display text when entering passwords makes it easy to troubleshoot incorrect administrative passwords.
  • Stunning Apple Retina display support.
  • Mac users enjoy full support of Apple OS X Yosemite features.
  • Please Note: Virtual TimeClock 15 for Mac requires Mac OS X 10.6 or newer.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '13 Release 2 Build 1320097 (Sep 24, 2013)

  • New 6th and 7th day overtime options support unique overtime rules for California, Connecticut, Kentucky, and the US Virgin Islands.
  • Daily and weekly overtime thresholds are now based on a single rate for easier assignment.
  • Global overtime settings have been consolidated in the Time & Rounding configuration panel for convenience.
  • New time totaling option allows overnight hours to be reported by shift or by day.
  • Overnight shifts are now automatically split at midnight for more flexible daily overtime, workweek calculations.
  • Simplified interface for editing timecard entries and leave.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '13 Release 1 Build 1310094 (Jan 16, 2013)

  • Faster and easier report generation with the all new Report Preview features.
  • Save reports as a PDF for secure, unalterable electronic storage or emailing.
  • Easily add or edit employee timecard entries with integrated entry editing from the Report Preview window.
  • Quickly run reports for different groups and/or dates all from one Report Preview window.
  • Modify report settings with new direct access to the Report Writer from the Report Preview window.
  • Enjoy intuitive contextual entry editing from the updated Entry Editor.
  • Users given access to edit their timecard entries can now easily edit both current and past entries.
  • Updated Configuration navigation makes setting up Virtual TimeClock even easier.
  • Updated Internet Time Server support for computers with unreliable (typically WIFI) internet connections.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '12 Release 2.1 Build 1221077 (Nov 12, 2012)

  • All new issue notifications enable smart, automated bug reporting and tracking.
  • The In/Out Board once again properly displays the correct user status when multiple entries are inadvertently created with the the same start time.
  • Updated and enhanced consistency between all program menus.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '11 Release 1 Build 1101150 (Jan 28, 2011)

  • Administration:
  • New program shortcut buttons simplify & enhance program navigation
  • Enhanced intelligent selection when navigating in administrative functions
  • Installation:
  • Automatic installer with option to keep in the Dock for Macintosh users
  • Enhanced automatic setup assistance for new installations
  • Documentation:
  • New installation & Setup Guide
  • New Administrator's Quick Reference
  • New Employee Quick Reference
  • New Help menu website links simplify accessing online resources

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '10 Release 2 Build 102069 (Aug 31, 2010)

  • Payroll Integration:
  • New payroll exporting to SurePayroll.
  • New payroll exporting to AccountEdge Timesheets.
  • New payroll exporting to Paychex Preview.
  • New payroll exporting to Paychex Online Payroll.
  • New payroll exporting to PayChoice online payroll.
  • Enhanced payroll exporting to CheckMark Payroll.
  • TimeClock:
  • The Display Group can now be selected via the Preferences window.
  • Worker list once again properly refreshes after deleting a worker's current entry.
  • Several minor user interface enhancements for an improved user experience.
  • Reports:
  • Report Writer changes can now be previewed prior to saving report changes.
  • Timecards once again calculate second daily overtime rate when changing activities past the rate threshold.
  • Licensing:
  • Simplified security for license activation.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '10 Release 1 Build 101080 (Jan 19, 2010)

  • TimeClock:
  • New user configurable Lunch action (toolbar and Actions menu).
  • Modified Paid Leave to be user configurable as paid or unpaid.
  • New ability to easily insert missed worker breaks or lunches.
  • New TimeClock icons for easy identification of lunch, break and unpaid activities.
  • Reporting:
  • Reports with daily totaling enabled now display entry totals.
  • New ability to set time display (decimal or time) on a per report basis.
  • New ability to set page orientation on a per report basis.
  • New option to total salaried worker hours on a per report basis.
  • New option to display paid leave in a separate column on timecard reports.
  • New option to print timecard reports for inactive workers.
  • New optional supervisor signature line on timecard report.
  • Automatic time deduction amounts are now displayed in new Unpaid hours column.
  • Overtime columns are now set for each worker in multiple worker timecard reports.
  • New daily totals option on Departmental reports.
  • New optional activity and leave summary on departmental reports.
  • New daily totals option for Activity reports.
  • New option to show worker summary on Activity reports.
  • New option to include leave notes on Timecard reports.
  • New option to show worker summary on Leave reports.
  • New option to show worker hourly wage on worker timecards.
  • Fixed timecard summary reports to once again include salaried worker names.
  • Time Calculations:
  • New Time Calculations global settings available from the Tools menu.
  • New option to include paid leave hours in overtime calculations.
  • New setting for Break action label as well as paid, unpaid, or limited paid status.
  • New setting for Lunch action label as well as paid, unpaid, or limited paid status.
  • Leave:
  • New notes option for leave entries (notes for timeclock entries added in '09 Release 3).
  • New option to track accrued and used unpaid leave.
  • New option to limit paid leave to a designated threshold.
  • Tasks/Activities:
  • Worker Tasks are now referred to as Activities.
  • New option to track time for unpaid Activities.
  • New option to limit paid Activities to a designated threshold.
  • Security:
  • New Tools tab settings for access to new Time Calculations window.
  • Entry Editor:
  • Created separate toolbar buttons for adding timecard and leave entries.
  • Added Toolbar functions to easily insert missed break and lunch entires.
  • Fixed Entry Editor so that modifications correctly require a single entry selection.
  • Exporting:
  • New option to export timecard data for inactive workers.
  • Added support for new unpaid and limited paid timeclock hours.
  • Added support for new unpaid and limited paid leave hours.
  • Added support for option to include paid leave hours in overtime totals.
  • Ease of Use:
  • Updated Help system allows easier navigation and maintains user history.
  • Payroll Period Tools menu selection simplified to only manage payroll period settings.
  • All/None options added to User Display Group settings.
  • Program download size reduced approximately 15%.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '09 Release 3 Build 93106 (Nov 23, 2009)

  • Enhancements:
  • Timecard reports once again calculate totals for future payroll periods.
  • Corrected a fairly rare issue that could omit timecard entries with notes from a timecard report.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '09 Release 2 Build 92134 (Sep 22, 2009)

  • New:
  • User list can now be filtered by active status in Users list window.
  • Timecard reports can now be previewed directly from within the Report Writer.
  • Added manual data backup in the Backup settings panel in the TimeClock Server.
  • ChangesTimeClock:
  • TimeClock main window displays correctly on launch after being quit minimized (Windows Only).
  • Modify Selected Entry works correctly when using separate In & Out lists.
  • Removing a task from a display group no longer errors when it is the only display group.
  • Fixed an error that occurred when rebuilding indexes on some databases.
  • Reports:
  • User Profiles Reports no longer display an error when run for a terminated user.
  • Beginning of week Leave entries once again display in the correct week on timecard reports.
  • Exporting:
  • Exporting Comma Separated Value (CSV) reports once again format consistently.
  • Exporting once again adds the .txt file extension to modified file names (Windows Only).
  • Networking:
  • TimeClock Clients auto-reconnect after waking from sleeping or a dropped network connection.
  • Client licenses once again allow more than 20 concurrent computer connections.
  • Site licenses no longer track registered client computers.
  • Data Converter:
  • Data conversions from Virtual TimeClock Standard now correctly convert worker status.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic '09 Release 1 Build 91093 (Mar 16, 2009)

  • PROGRAM:
  • New optimized SQL database with powerful data compact & verification utilities.
  • Create Display Groups for workers, tasks, reports, and manager access.
  • Intel native Universal Binary for Macintosh computers.
  • REPORTING:
  • Create reports based on selected workers and selected tasks/leave categories.
  • Customizable reports menu provides immediate access to timecard reports.
  • Enhanced report printing interface simplifies worker and date range selection.
  • OVERTIME:
  • Create an unlimited number of overtime rules.
  • Overtime rules are now assigned on a per worker basis.
  • TIME DEDUCTIONS:
  • Create an unlimited number of time deduction rules.
  • Time deduction rules are now assigned on a per worker basis.
  • LEAVE:
  • Create, modify or remove an unlimited number of leave categories.
  • Leave awards now assigned on a per worker basis.
  • Three new built-in worker leave reports with full report writer support.
  • Accrued and Used Leave report now displays time in decimal or hours & minutes.
  • New exporting functionality for leave entries.
  • ENTRY EDITING:
  • Instantly modify a current entry directly from the TimeClock window.
  • The Entry Editor is now available from the TimeClock toolbar.
  • Delete multiple selected timecard entries at once.
  • Add manual TimeClock entries for multiple workers at the same time.
  • Add leave entries for multiple workers at the same time.
  • Workers can optionally add or edit their own timecard entries.
  • Managers can optionally add or edit entries for workers in their group.
  • SECURITY:
  • All new Security management with intuitive settings for access.
  • More than 20 new security settings enable fine-tuned program access.
  • Workers can now set/change their own passwords.
  • Expanded audit and error log tracking.
  • Full support for managed user accounts on both Macintosh & Windows computers.
  • EXPORTING:
  • Export settings are now global to all TimeClocks.
  • New leave export capabilities with enhanced field selection.
  • All date and time fields are now exported independently.
  • EASE OF USE:
  • All new administration interface designed for ease of use.
  • New visual indicators for worker in & out status.
  • Program wide control of worker name sorting by first or last name.
  • Data files easily accessed from any user account on a computer.
  • Simplified reopening of closed payroll periods.
  • New calendar based date selection for easy date assignments.
  • Expanded and updated User's Guide.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic 5.6 (Nov 19, 2007)

  • All new data backup and restore functionality.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic 5.5 (Apr 26, 2007)

  • All new data backup and restore functionality.

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic 5.4 (Jan 4, 2007)

  • All new data backup and restore functionality

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic 5.3 (Oct 31, 2006)

  • All new data backup and restore functionality

New in Virtual TimeClock Basic 5.2.4 (Aug 1, 2006)

  • Integrates with CheckMark Payroll,
  • Powerful new exporting features