Time Matters 16
Read here about the latest developments affecting Time Matters 16. I will post my recommendation here based on my testing and the experiences of other Time Matters consultants.
Check here before upgrading to any new release of Time Matters 16.
Time Matters 16.6 Recommended
Updated July 29, 2021
Modern Authentication for Exchange Sync
Exchange Sync can synchronize Calendar items, Contacts and ToDo’s between Time Matters and smartphones. It can now take advantage of Microsoft’s Modern Authentication (MA) instead of using Exchange Basic Authentication. On your Microsoft Exchange server you have Modern Authentication enabled and credentials for Time Matters created. Then you can install the latest Exchange Sync for Time Matters on your server and configure it to use the MA credentials.
Updates to encryption API for attachments
Attachments that have been encrypted with previous versions of Time Matters are now viewable in this release.
Communications
A messaging feed has been added to Time Matters. It provides occasional notifications about Time Matters product updates and links to training opportunities and other featured content.
Email collection
When creating a new Time Matters user account, email address is now a required field. Existing users signing into Time Matters 16.6 are prompted to enter a work email address. After entering an email they are not prompted for one again. These email addresses are stored in the local Time Matters database. We are building for the future ability to provide a single sign on experience.
Compatibility with WordPerfect 2020
Integration with Corel WordPerfect 2020 has been added. WordPerfect futureproofing Integration with Corel WordPerfect has been updated so that future WordPerfect releases will just work without requiring a new hotfix applied for Time Matters.
Support for link to Juris 3.0
Support for Time Matters link to Juris 3.0 has been added.
Hide record date on billing item form
With new Time Matters databases, the record date on the billing item form is now hidden by default.
Record color based on matter
You can now color-code records based on the matter the record is linked to.
Security
Multiple installer issues associated with TLS 1.0 being disabled are now fixed.
Performance improvements
The performance of the Documents sublist and of the Time Matters link to PCLaw has been improved.
Time Matters 16.5 Recommended
New Features Added in Time Matters 16.5
Updated September 10, 2020. The following features and/or enhancements are new in Time Matters 16.5.
E-filing with InfoTrack - E-file to certain courts from within Time Matters via InfoTrack e-filing services.
Exchange Sync update - Updated the code that runs Exchange Sync for better performance and improved security.
Revamped Timeslips link - Updated the link between Time Matters and Timeslips including: Timeslips 2019 and Timeslips 2020
Updated compatibility for:
Office 2019
QuickBooks 2019 and
QuickBooks 2020Help and Support - Online support has moved to new webpages hosted on the PCLaw | Time Matters domain. The new site provides the ability to rate content and easier access to support for subscription customers via chat. One-time sign in may be required for all customers. Note: At this writing, Help pages are available without sign-in at:
https://community.pclawtimematters.com/timematters16/s/
For a list of the latest articles, see:
https://community.pclawtimematters.com/timematters16/s/topic/0TO2v0000006QgjGAE/time-matters-all-articles
Time Matters 16.4 Recommended
Important Update - March 21, 2019: Do not apply the upgrade to Time Matters Exchange Synchronization just yet. An issue with the new version is being addressed. I still recommend upgrading to Time Matters 16.4. It works with the previous Time Matters Exchange Synchronization program. Just hold off on the separate upgrade of the Exchange Sync.
After a month of testing, I am glad to recommend upgrading to Time Matters 16.4. Only one issue has surfaced. It occurs only during installation on a small number of computers. Call your certified consultant or PCLaw-Time Matters Tech Support if this error message appears:
47 Error Opening File: BillOptions FILE BillOptVersion 16.4 delivers the following improvements:
Technology Upgrades for Exchange Sync and Time Matters Plug-ins for Office
Time Matters® 16.4 features complete upgrades of the technologies underlying Exchange Server synchronization and Time Matters® add-ins for Office with resulting performance enhancements and reliability improvements in both program areas.
Updated Support for QuickBooks 2018
Time Matters now supports integration with Intuit® QuickBooksTM 2018.
Updated Support for WordPerfect X9
Time Matters now supports word processor integration with Corel® WordPerfect® X9.
Updated Support for Acrobat DC 2017 and Acrobat Reader 2017
Time Matters now supports integration with Adobe® Acrobat DC Pro, Standard, and Reader, and Adobe Acrobat 2017 Pro, Standard, and Reader.
Information Display Improvements
A full 7-Day Work Week calendar view is available with an option to set as default.
The Document Version tab shows the Record Count.The display of multi-day events can be set so they either span entire days or are flagged in the header only.
Paperless Bills with Billing Matters
An option has been added to skip printing when emailing bills to clients. To access this option, open a matter, click the Messages tab, and then select Do not print bill.
Online HelpLinks
Links to help embedded within Time Matters now open help hosted on a website, instead of opening a local compiled help file, allowing help content to be updated between point releases.
Defects Addressed
Forty-three defects have been addressed.
Time Matters 16.3 Recommended
Dec. 13, 2017 - After a rocky series of earlier releases, I now recommend Time Matters 16 to most Time Matters client.
The current release is Time Matters 16.3.0.73. The significant limitations in Time Matters affect billing links to the latest versions of third-party billing software. Of course Billing Matters is built into Time Matters as an option, so Billing Matters is totally compatible.
Billing software versions supported by Time Matters 16.3:
PCLaw 16.1, 16, 15.5, 15.1, 15.0 (Limited), 14.x down through 11
QuickBooks 2017, 2016 Pro / Enterprise, 2012-2015 Pro / Enterprise
Timeslips 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013. 2012, 2011
Juris 2.8, 2.7x, 2.60 and up
Billing software versions NOT supported by Time Matters 16.3:
Tabs3 - all versions (import only from 15, 41, and 12)
Timeslips 2018
Timeslips Premium
Microsoft SQL Server versions supported by Time Matters 16.3:
Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2014, 2014, 2008 R2, including free Express versions
No support yet for Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (though it may work)
Microsoft Windows versions supported by Time Matters 16.3:
Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (excluding Starter)
Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, 2011 SBS, 2008 R2, 2008, SBS
Virtual Servers (virtual machines)
Third party software links (TMSave) supported by Time Matters 16.3:
Adobe Acrobat and Reader DC, XI, X and 9
Microsoft Office 2016 CTR and non-CTR (click-to-run), including Word, Outlook, Excel
Microsoft Office 2013, 2010, and 2007 SP3 (limited support)
WordPerfect X8, X7, X6, X5
Third party software links NOT supported by Time Matters 16.3:
Microsoft Office Home & Student, Starter, Personal, Trial and Office Online editions
Microsoft Office 64-Bit in Terminal Services (Remote Desktop) environment
Microsoft Office 2003 and older
WordPerfect X4 and older
Limited Recommendation: Upgrade to TM 16.2.1.157
Aug. 1, 2017 - We recommend Time Matters 16.2.1.157, a Hotfix released today, for most firms. For our detailed discussion of benefits and issues, see our Time Matters Upgrade Guide and our Updates to Time Matters.
The main limitations now are:
The link to Timeslips 2017 does not work.
The link to QuickBooks does not work.
Sending records (Events, ToDo's, Emails, ...) without previewing each one ignores the rounding setting, for example, round up to the nearest 0.10 hour.
If you do not need the Timeslips 2017 link and do not need the Quickbooks link, then Time Matters 16.2 is likely a good upgrade for your firm.
What Can Time Matters 16 Do for You?
What are your most likely reasons for upgrading Time Matters?
You are upgrading Microsoft software (Windows, Word, Outlook...), or
You want new fixes and features in the newest version of Time Matters.
If you skipped some earlier upgrades, Time Matters 16.1 delivers all the new features, tweaks and fixes from earlier versions. See our guides to those upgrades for the details on their benefits. You can purchase them at our store:
Time Matters Guides
Our clients are entitled to free upgrade guides.
New Features Added in Time Matters 16.1
Time Matters 16.1 adds:
Automatically save changes to records every few minutes
Set a Program Level setting so that any record you are changing will be automatically saved every few minutes.
You choose the number of minutes.
You need to save a new record once.
After that, it will be auto-saved.
A best practice is to manually save any new record, especially Notes, before you spend much time adding text or data to it.
Mark multiple records Done or Not Done
Tag multiple ToDo's. Go to the Process Menu and choose Mark as Done or Mark as Not Done
Speed Improvements
25% faster Document Searching
25% faster Record Searching
Support for Third Party Programs
Intuit® QuickBooks® 2017: supported
Timeslips Premium and 2017: supported
Microsoft® Windows Server 2016: supported
New Features Added in Time Matters 16.0
The original release of Time Matters 16 added the following features.
Microsoft Active Directory Integration
If your company uses Active Directory, you can create a link between Time Matters and Active Directory that permits users to use one set of credentials to access Windows and Time Matters. Each Time Matters user can be mapped to an Active Directory account.
Caveat: There were problems with this integration in Time Matters 16.0, but it is reported as "improved" in Time Matters 16.1.
Calendar Detail View
Display details for Events and ToDos together for multiple staff for a single day using the Detail View button.
This feature duplicates the Classic View, for one day, that was available in Time Matters 13 and earlier.
Microsoft OneDrive Default File Location
Link Time Matters files to Microsoft OneDrive for storage and retrieval.
Monthly and Weekly Calendar View Update
When multiple entries are added to a date that exceed the date's list space, a new fly out window has been added to display all the records for Events and/or ToDo's for a given day without the need to switch to the Daily Calendar view.
Support for SQL 2016
The free and paid versions of this release are now supported.
For detailed information on Time Matters 16, see our:
Time Matters Upgrade Guide
For important updates about Time Matters versions, see:
Updates to Time Matters Guides
