Time Entry ASCII File Specification
TIP: The use of the CSV format is preferred, however the ASCII format described here is an option.
Sequence |
Field |
Description |
Rules |
|
1 & alternating |
Delimiter |
The first character of each line will be the delimiter and each line item will be separated by a delimiter |
REQUIRED - May be a forward slash "/" or CRLF [Carriage Return/Line Feed] |
|
2 |
User ID |
User ID of person entering time as defined in Juris |
REQUIRED - Max 4 characters or as defined in Define Fields |
|
3 |
Client |
Client Code as defined in Juris |
REQUIRED - Max 12 characters or as defined in Define Fields |
|
4 |
Matter |
Matter code as defined in Juris |
REQUIRED - Max 12 characters or as defined in Define Fields |
|
5 |
Date |
YYYYMMDD |
REQUIRED |
|
6 |
Timekeeper |
UserID of timekeeper as defined in Juris |
REQUIRED - Max 4 characters or as defined in Define Fields |
|
7 |
Rate |
##0.00 |
Optional - no commas or dollar signs, 2 decimal places. If left blank, rate will be supplied by Juris based on the assigned Fee Schedule. |
|
8 |
Hours |
##0.00 |
REQUIRED - no commas or dollar signs, 2 decimal places |
|
9 |
Fee Amount |
######0.00 |
Optional - no commas or dollar signs, 2 decimal places. If left blank, amount will be calculated by multiplying Rate x Hours. |
|
10 |
Work Code |
Task or Activity code |
Optional unless matter requires task/activity codes - Max 4 characters |
|
11 |
Description |
Narrative of Time Entry |
Optional |
|
12 |
Double Delimiter |
Each time entry will end with a double delimiter |
REQUIRED - May be a / or Carriage Return/Line Feed |
EXAMPLES of ASCII format output:
/abc/0100/1/19990115/mtc/150/1.5/150.00/depo/Deposition.//
/abc/0100/1/19990115/mtc/150/1.5/150.00/depo/Deposition regarding insurance defense in the matter of Anderson vs. Lloyd. Insurance legal staff recommendations.//