Five months after the 2.2 release, we have version 3 of one of our most popular plugins: ActualTime. You might ask why such a version bumps and the truth is we are talking about a deep enhancement, hence a breaking change. Let’s unveil the mystery and get straight to the new features:
Change task support
A key enhancement in Version 3 of the GLPI Actualtime Plugin is the integration of Change Task Support. This significant update aligns closely with ITIL best practices, focusing on the streamlined management and tracking of changes in IT environments. This addition enhances the ability to adapt and respond to change requests and modifications, ensuring a more structured and practical approach to change management.
Project task support
A notable enhancement in Version 3 of the GLPI Actualtime Plugin is the improved Project Task Management, specifically designed to track project managers’ time. This feature is pivotal in providing accurate and detailed insights into the time allocation of project managers, streamlining the process of monitoring and optimizing their engagement in various project tasks. This update is essential for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of project management through precise time tracking.
Updated features
Planning view
Version 3 of the Actualtime Plugin features a streamlined planning view, improving its visual interface and user-friendliness. This update enables IT managers and teams to effectively track and adjust tasks and changes in real time, aiding in managing complex projects and resource allocation. Additionally, a new tagging system indicates whether an item is a ticket, change, or project task, enhancing clarity and efficiency.
Running timers
Provides real-time tracking of ongoing tasks, offering a more dynamic and accurate representation of work progress. With these improved running timers, managers have more visibility over their team’s work as we’ve opened the tracked tasks to Changes and Projects, helping them make informed decisions based on actual time spent on specific activities. This feature is invaluable for maintaining productivity and ensuring project timelines are adhered to. Similar to the previous enhancement, a tag has been added to help managers locate the type of task users are working on.
Dashboard widgets
The plugin has grown substantially, and due to the extensive rework, another lesser-known feature was impacted. Were you aware of the dashboard widgets that ActualTime adds? Now you’re in the loop, and they’re functioning smoothly :). Of course, we’ll likely need additional widgets, but that might have to wait for some sponsorship. Could you be the one to step forward?
Has anyone said integrations with ActualTime 3?
Indeed, we needed to make adjustments to our KPI and Reporting plugins, as well as the Gapp White Label. And, while it was intended to be a secret until its release, I can reveal that Gapp will support Changes in its upcoming version. What do you think about this?
That was well done!
We need to encourage ourselves since you don’t take a minute to say thank you or share this link on social media. Or am I wrong? Will you?
This one’s on us. Remember to visit our GitHub repo for the latest version or get it directly from the GLPI marketplace.
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