How to use the timer (Barrister)

How barristers can use the timer in BarBooks for Chambers

The guide and video below, will walk you through how to use the built in timer and create a task which starts the timer immediately.

1. Navigate to the Matters tab on side bar.
2. Select the relevant Matter.
3. Click on the Tasks sub tab. 
4. Locate the relevant task you want to work on.
5. Click on the stopwatch icon in line with the relevant task.
6. The timer will appear at the top of the screen and will start immediately.
7. Use the pause and stop icons as appropriate.
8. Once the timer has been stopped the duration of the task will be updated automatically.
9. You can also navigate to the Tasks tab on the side bar.
10. Locate the relevant task you want to work on and follow the same process as described. 
11. To create a task that starts the timer immediately.
12. Click on the “Quick Actions” button at the top of the screen. 
13. Select “Start Timer Immediately”.
14. Fill in the necessary information.
15. Click "Create".
16. The Task will now be created and the timer will appear at the top of the screen.