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Do not name the externally linked task with the same name as a task present at the same level in
the main project. If the externally linked task has the same task name as another task, only one of
the tasks will be transferred to Web TimeSheet, as Web TimeSheet does not allow two tasks of the
same name at the same level. The task which appears first in Microsoft Project is the one that is
transferred to Web TimeSheet. As a result, when transferring data back to Microsoft Project:
If the externally linked task appears first in Microsoft Project, it is the one that is transferred
to Web TimeSheet. When transferring data back to Microsoft Project, both tasks of the
same name are deleted from within the project.
If the externally linked task appears second inMicrosoft Project, the original task is the one
that is transferred to Web TimeSheet. When transferring data back to Microsoft Project,
the externally linked task will be deleted from Microsoft Project, but the original task will
remain intact.
Notes on Transferring Time Data with Web TimeSheet Billing Rates
Selected
Within Web TimeSheet, users can select a billing rate when entering time against a task. However, when
transferring time entries from Web TimeSheet, Microsoft Project does not support transfer of the associated
billing rates. If you are tracking costs for the project in Microsoft Project, it is important to note that the Web
TimeSheet billing rates will not be reflected in the cost data. However, the Integration Manager does support
mapping of Web TimeSheet values to the Microsoft Project Resource Standard Rate, which can be used
for cost tracking purposes, if desired.
Additionally, Web TimeSheet allows users to select more than one rate when entering time against a task.
When these time entries are transferred, the total of all hours entered for the task, regardless of the billing
rate selected, will be transferred to Microsoft Project. For example, if 5 hours are entered against Task 1
using the Project Manager rate and 3 hours are entered against Task 1 using the Administration
rate, 8 hours will be transferred to Microsoft Project for Task 1.
Troubleshooting Tips
The following sections are designed to assist you in resolving issues commonly encountered when using the
Integration Manager.
Deleted Task Still Exists in Web TimeSheet after Update
If you have deleted a task in Microsoft Project and the corresponding task has not been deleted in Web
TimeSheet after an update, verify that the task is not selected on any users timesheets. If the task has been
selected on a users timesheet, Web TimeSheet prevents the task from being deleted, even if no time has
been entered against it. Have the user select another task or delete the timesheet row and then save the
timesheet. Update Web TimeSheet using the Integration Manager again and the task should be deleted
from within Web TimeSheet. If the problem persists, contact Replicons Customer Support team as detailed
in Contacting Support on page 6.