Tim Time Tracker Help
FAQ
App Usage
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The app is not showing in the menu bar
macOS hides menu bar items if there isn't enough space. Try closing other items or you can reorder the app to the right by holding ⌘ command and dragging the icon
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Where is the data file?
You should use the Backups feature in the app's Settings to restore data. However, live data is stored at: ~/Library/Containers/neat.software.Tim/Data/Library/Preferences/neat.software.Tim.plist
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Can I import data from another time tracking app?
Tim expects a specific JSON format to import, however some open source conversion tools are available.
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Can I export data from the command line?
To pipe data to a file: osascript -e 'tell application "Tim" to export' > data.json
Purchases
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What does the Pro version include?
See the Pro info page
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Where do I enter my license key?
If you bought the app directly and were issued a license key code, you don't have to enter it anywhere. The direct purchase version already comes fully Pro unlocked. Please save it for support purposes. If you need assistance or need to be reissued a copy, we can verify your purchase with the key.
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I am unable to restore my previous App Store purchase:
If you bought the app prior to version 7.0 (Oct 2022), the purchase currently cannot be restored in the app. The reason being the older version was paid upfront and newer versions are free with an in-app purchase upgrade, so the product SKU is different. You can contact us with your receipt and we will issue you a promo code.
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How do I redeem a promo code?
1) Goto the App Store app. 2) Click your user name in the bottom left to goto the Account page. 3) Click Redeem Gift Card in the top right. 4) After entering your code, the app should recognize it when you go through the purchase process.
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What is the refund policy?
Since the app has a free trial, we generally do not offer refunds. If you bought the app through the App Store, you can request a refund from Apple at their discretion.
Documentation
- AppleScript: Open the Script Editor app then File -> Open Dictionary... -> Tim.app
- Shortcuts: Open the Shortcuts app then locate Tim in the Apps tab. You can then build shortcuts in the UI.
- Deep Links: Timʼs url scheme is tim:// which will open the app. tim://[id] will open the app to the specified content id. To get the link for the currently viewed content, goto File -> Copy Current Url. You can also create tasks with a title via: tim://create?type=task&title=Task%20A
- x-callback-url: Tim supports the x-callback-url standard, allowing a calling app to receive information. You can use tim://x-callback-url/getCurrentUrl?x-success=https://www.apple.com to get the current Tim deep link url and pass it to the specified x-success url.