Enter a time or fixed fee entry

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1. Select an existing matter, then select the Time & Cost Recoveries tab.
2. Select Time/Fee to open the Time/Fee entry window.
   
3. Enter the Date, Duration (if applicable), and Rate.
4. Select the Billable toggle if this entry is billable or select the Write Off toggle to write off the amount.
5. Enter the Subject. 
   
   • Set up activity codes so you can use the Activity drop-down menu to automatically fill in most of these fields and save time entering the same time or fixed fee entry.
6. Optional: Provide additional information in the Description.
7. Preview what the time entry will look like on an invoice.
8. Save, or Save & New if you wish to enter more entries.
   

Note: You can also access the Time & Cost Recoveries window from the Time & Cost Recoveries tab on the Smokeball Home Screen. Make sure to always tag a Matter for each entry if you enter your time manually on this screen.

Quickly enter and review manual entries

You can also create time and fixed fee entries using the quick-add bar at the top of the Time & Fees tab in a matter.

1. Fill in all relevant Time/Fee details.
2. Select Add.

You can review and edit existing entries at a glance using the right-hand panel.

1. Expand Time Entry Review.
2. Select entry to review.
3. Review and/or make amendments to your entry.
4. Select Save.
   

Delete an entry

You can delete a time entry by right-clicking on the entry and selecting Delete Fee.

• Note: It is not possible to delete multiple time and fee entries at the same time.
• Deleting a time and fee entry is permanent; there is no way to restore the entry once it has been deleted.
• You cannot delete a time/fee entry that is already associated with a finalised invoice.

Did You Know

• You can automatically create time entries with AutoTime.

  • Save time manually entering time entries by using AutoTime.

    AutoTime automatically takes all time spent in Smokeball and creates time entries. Learn more about AutoTime and how it works.

• You can manually record time using the Time Finder.
  • The Time Finder is a feature that helps you convert activities into time entries. Learn more about the Time Finder to ensure you do not miss out on potential billable hours and profit.

    Note: Time Finder is only available if you are NOT using AutoTime.