Entries

In Time Stream, the Entries view is a record of all the sessions you have completed. It allows you to visualise where your time goes.

Recording where your time goes is not just a task; it's a significant part of improving productivity. It allows you to see what you spent your time on and review the areas where you could improve your output and processes. This process is not just about recording; it's about committing to your productivity and being motivated to improve.

On the Entries page, you can view overall statistics for your use of Time Stream;

  • Minutes: Total minutes you have completed using the timer, including both Pomodoro sessions and sessions completed with the infinity timer.
  • Completed pomodoros: This is the total number of pomodoro sessions you have completed.
  • Days: Total number of days you have been using the timer.
  • A list of all sessions grouped by date with the following information:
  • A list of entry records grouped by date. For each record, it includes the following information:
    • Start timer
    • Total minutes
    • Notes (if applicable)
    • Tags (if applicable)
By observing the completed Pomodoro sessions, you can determine the available Pomodoros you have for a day, a week, a fortnight or a month. Refer to your available Pomodoro sessions to estimate and plan your tasks more reasonably.

Create a new entry

You can manually create time entries in Time Stream using one of two methods:

From the Entries page

To create a new entry directly from the Entries page, click theCreate a new entry button at the top right of the page. This will open a modal where you can:

  • Set the started date and time (use the Quick set menu for shortcuts like Now, Now ± your pomodoro length, or relative to the other field)
  • Set the ended date and time (the duration is calculated automatically)
  • Add tags to categorise the entry
  • Add notes to describe what you worked on

Click Save to create the entry.

From a task

You can also create an entry from an existing task on either the Today or Tasks pages. This is useful for creating time entries that are associated with specific tasks you have been working on.

To create an entry from a task:

  • Navigate to the Today or Tasks page and find the task you want to create an entry for.
  • Click on the options menu (three dots) for that task.
  • Select Create entry from task from the dropdown menu.
  • The entry creation modal will open, pre-populated with the task's tags if applicable.
  • Set the started and ended times, and add any additional notes.
  • Click Save to create the entry.

Filter time entries

Time entries can be filtered using tags at the top right of the entries list. Use this filter to see how much time you have spent on specific projects or tasks.

Edit an entry

You can edit, delete and duplicate time entries from the Entries page.

Here is a user guide for editing an entry:

  • Click on the options menu for the entry you would like to edit and select edit from the dropdown.
  • You can edit the started and ended times and dates, add and remove tags and edit the note.
  • Click Save to save the changes.

Export to CSV

Here is a user guide for exporting your data from Time Stream in CSV format (you cannot import a CSV file back into Time Stream):

  • Click on the Entries tab.
  • Click Export.
  • A file called 'entries-export.csv' will be saved to your downloads or other default location.
A CSV export (Comma-Separated Values export) is a lightweight, versatile way to extract and share structured data. It is commonly used for data analysis, integration with other tools, backup and sharing. Its universal format makes it a convenient choice for most applications that work with data in rows and columns.