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Time Tracker 4 Blender

by John Roper·Workflow

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Why we like it

Time Tracker 4 Blender handles a focused workflow need: logging project time and cost without leaving Blender. It covers the 2.8x and 2.9x series and is released under the GPL license.

What is Time Tracker 4 Blender?

Time Tracker 4 Blender is a Blender add-on from John Roper for logging the hours you spend on client projects. The workflow runs in three short steps: track time, enter task information, then save times. Alongside each entry you can store task details such as name, client, and cost, and the add-on calculates the cost for you.

You can view your recorded times and export everything to CSV and JSON, with more formats on the way. All of the tools sit in the add-on's preferences dropdown, so you can keep the tracking controls open in a separate window while you work.

Time Tracker 4 Blender is released under the GPL license and covers Blender versions 2.8 through 2.91. Documentation is included.

Who is Time Tracker 4 Blender best for?

Time Tracker 4 Blender is best for blender artists tracking time and cost across client projects.

How much does Time Tracker 4 Blender cost?

Time Tracker 4 Blender is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Three-step workflow: track time, enter task information, then save times
  • Stores task details including name, client, and cost
  • Calculates the cost for you
  • Exports to CSV and JSON, with more formats on the way
  • View your recorded times inside the add-on
  • Tools kept in the add-on's preferences dropdown, usable in a separate window while working
  • Documentation included

Tags

#Blender#time tracking#client projects#CSV export#JSON export#cost calculation#add-on#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Time Tracker 4 Blender support?

Time Tracker 4 Blender covers Blender versions 2.8, 2.81, 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, and 2.91, so it targets the 2.8x and 2.9x series. If you are running one of those builds, the add-on's tracking tools are available to you. For newer Blender releases, the support list does not extend past 2.91, so check John Roper's page for the latest compatibility details before installing on a more recent version.

What file formats can Time Tracker 4 Blender export to?

Time Tracker 4 Blender supports export to CSV and JSON file formats, with more formats on the way. Once you have tracked time and entered your task information, you can save your times and export the data as either CSV or JSON. Beyond exporting, the add-on lets you view your recorded times directly and calculates the cost for you. Time Tracker 4 Blender currently offers those two export formats, and the description notes that additional formats are planned.

Where are the Time Tracker 4 Blender tools found in Blender?

Time Tracker 4 Blender keeps all of its tools in the add-on's preferences dropdown. That layout means you can pop the tracking tools into a separate window and keep them open while you work in Blender, so you never lose track of the time you are logging. The workflow itself runs in three short steps: track time, enter task information, then save times, and you can store details such as name, client, and cost with each entry.

Is Time Tracker 4 Blender free?

Time Tracker 4 Blender is listed as free in this catalog, and it is released under the GPL license. Licensing terms can change, so for the current price and license details it is best to check John Roper's page directly before you download. The add-on has sold 30 or more copies and was published more than six years ago, which gives you a sense of how long it has been available.

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