Re: TImeSlice Yosemite problem

[Modesitt Software]

William,

Replies below.

On May 3, 2015, at 3:55 PM, William  wrote:

 In my old version of TS every time I started a new time record it would have my hourly charge (I’m a freelancer) inserted in the “Charge” column. I figured that out years ago with TS but now that I’ve lost all my prefs and data from the earlier version in the transfer to the AppStore version, I can’t remember how to set that up to have the hourly charge in the Charge column.

You could move your old preference file to the App Store TimeSlice preference location; that would preserve all your preferences.  Or, you could start your old TimeSlice, take a screenshot of the preferences, and apply the same to the App Store TimeSlice.  I’m not real sure how to set what you’re asking.  Possibly in the "Display preferences -> Display time in increments of 60 minutes” might do it.

As for the directions on the Reveal Database file, I tried to follow all those steps when I first upgraded to the AppStore volume but nothing worked. I’m must have done something wrong. 

I assume you’re referring to this page <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/timeslice-tech-support/_TndluDRJA0>.

Which step did not work for you?

Just by chance: Is it possible for time records to be “hidden”? A few weeks ago, with my previous version, for some reason I opened TS and there were no records showing. I messed around and finally got them to appear. Is there any condition under which the records could be there but just not be showing?

Yes: Filters.  Open the Help, and about 1/2 way down on the left is the word Filters.  Click on it.

Thanks,

Bill

[Modesitt Software]

William,

There are also some free file finding apps such as the one below that will locate the files you want.

-Bill

On May 3, 2015, at 5:11 PM, William Kruidenier <wmkrui...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks Bill — good idea on a screenshot of the old preferences.

I have no idea where I goofed up following the multiple steps of the transfer of files to the new “Container” home for the AppStore version. But I think those files likely don’t exist any more.

I’ll check the HELP on “Filters” and see what I can discover.

Thanks for your help,

William K. 

[Modesitt Software]

William,

The TimeSlice4.plist file is your preference file, not your data file.  Search for “TimeSlice.sqlite” to locate your data file.

The filters do as the name implies: filters your data. So if you have a filter that does, for example, only list time records that have a start date of July 4, 2001, then any window that has the filter applied to it will only show time records that have a start date of July 4, 2001 and no others.

-Bill

On May 3, 2015, at 6:41 PM, William Kruidenier <wmkrui...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks Bill — I have Easy Find and used it already to find the TimeSlice4.plist  — but when I moved it to the new AppStore version’s Container location no records appeared in the new TS version. (I renamed it as the instructions said.)

I realize this is probably something I’m doing wrong, not being the most tech savvy guy. I may go back and try everything again and see if I can have better luck.

There is nothing in the “Filters” prefs or instructions that shed any light. The “Filters” window is completely blank in the new app — nothing there.

Thanks for your efforts,

William 

On May 3, 2015, at 8:18 PM, Modesitt Software <modesitt...@gmail.com> wrote:

William,

There are also some free file finding apps such as the one below that will locate the files you want.

-Bill

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