Chronos for AutoCAD - Automatically record your modeling and drawing time.

	Chronos Chronos for AutoCAD is a two part system designed to log time spent working with AutoCAD. This system consists of the Chronos Log Viewer which displays the logged data and the DwgLog program which generates the logs.
	Chronos Log Viewer The Chronos Log Viewer displays the collected drawing and user data and provides the following functionality: Schedule automatic log archiving Save data as Excel spreadsheet or Delimited Ascii text file Save data and graphics as Jpeg images for inclusion in reports or Power Point presentation. Print log data and graphics
	DwgLog.exe The DwgLog program resides on the local machine or the server and is started when each user logs on to the computer you wish to monitor. The default configuration will start the program every time the computer is started. When an AutoCAD session is started, DwgLog will begin logging activity.
	DwgLog Messenger As part of the DwgLog program, the messenger allows the AutoCAD operator to view his drawing time status of the current drawing from within AutoCAD. Periodic monitoring can motivate the user to improve his or her efficiency. You are free to continue using the messenger beyond the evaluation period.

What are the benefits of using Chronos for AutoCAD?

Automatic Logging

* No forms or time sheets to fill out.
* No timers required to be started or stopped.
* No software for logged employees to learn

Project Management

* Obtain near real time project hours.
* No reports to gather or formulate.
* Improve project estimating with historical evidence.

Review Drawing History

* Records when a drawing was opened and closed.
* Documents who accessed the drawing, automatically.
* Graphically view the amount of time worked on drawings: daily, weekly, monthly.

Free up Network Licenses

* Determine actual network license needs, saving the cost of excessive licenses.
* Automatically release network licenses after predetermined inactive time.
* Configure to perform saves before AutoCAD shutdown.

Chronos can be used as a tool to establish benchmarks for improving efficiencies within your organization. After recording data for a period, you are now able to examine time related metrics in relation to various properties of your AutoCAD drawings. Some useful purposes of this process include:

Equipment Justification - Will a dual monitor setup increase productivity?
Software Benefits - Is that new Batch Processor better than the current one?
Measure Employee & Departmental Efficiencies - Which methods or procedures produce the most effective results?
Perform Accurate Job Completion Estimates - Let history help you make informed decisions about how long certain tasks should take, and who best to perfom them.

Data that is collected during the AutoCAD drawing session:

Drawing Data	Drawing Details	User Data	Session Data
Drawing Name Drawing Directory Creation Date Original Time Edit Time Elapsed Time Last Accessed Date & Time Last Accessed by	Insert, XRef & Block Count Group & Layer Count Dimension & Dimension Style Count Dictionary Count	User Name Original Time Edit Time Elapsed Time Computer Name AutoCAD Version	User Name Computer Name Begin Date & Time End Date & Time Elapsed Time

Version 3.2 features:

Periodic Log Updates: Now you can view current data throughout the day - An adjustable timer updates the log at specified intervals to update the log for near real time record viewing.
Merged Log File Viewing: Multiple log documents can be merged into one file to view several weeks of accumulated data. Synchronized log archiving automatically loads all related log files.
Job Logging: You can easily create Job Names and link them to directories on your computer or server. All AutoCAD time is recorded and assigned to the appropriate Job. Like the drawing logs an adjustable timer updates the Job logs throughout the day.
License Miser: Track and graphically view the daily/weekly/monthly usage of your AutoCAD licenses. An automated shut down feature will close inactive AutoCAD sessions and allow you to free and reclaim the license.
Additional Analytical Tools: View and publish charts depicting accumulated time in directories, drawings and user data.
User history logging provides the ability to view the amount of time each user spends in a drawing over multiple days.

	Chronos was selected for inclusion in the tools CD accompanying Mastering AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008
	Chronos was reviewed by Cadalyst Magazine
	Chronos was selected as Tool of the Week by CadDepot 12/04/05
	Chronos does not contain Spyware, Adware or Viruses

	View the Chronos Installation guide.
	Download the Chronos Help to see if Chronos will fit your needs.
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During the trial period the DwgLog program will record all users. The Chronos viewer is limited to viewing recorded activities of 25 users. The registered product will view up to 255 users. When ordering and registering Chronos there is no need to re-install the product

Chronos for Autocad is priced at $49.95 for a single Chronos Viewer user (includes logging) - Additional logged users users are priced at $29.95 each. Multiple user discount pricing is available.

View the Chronos discount pricing schedule

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Chronos for AutoCAD comes with an unconditional 30 day money-back guarantee. If you're not absolutely satisfied with our software, we will refund your purchase price, no fuss.

Please visit the following AutoCAD resources:

Chronos for AutoCAD - Automatic Time Logging Utility

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Chronos

Chronos Log Viewer

DwgLog.exe

DwgLog Messenger