Facts and Questions (FAQ)
Here we aim to answer all of your questions and queries. Scan the list below and see if we can help, if not, feel free to contact us.
The Product
- What is bcToolkit?
- Why do I need bcToolkit?
- How much does bcToolkit cost?
- Is there a free trial?
- How do I use bcToolkit?
The Process
- What do I need to use bcToolkit?
- How does bcToolkit access my data?
- How does it calculate my "estimated time"?
The People
What is bcToolkit?
bcToolkit is a collection of tools which aggregate and analyse your Basecamp data via the Basecamp API, producing detailed reports. These reports have been designed to highlight and track key performance indicators (KPI's), which are indicative of your businesses productivity and efficiency. Key to this is that bcToolkit creates the link between time spent date and a budget for a project or to do that you can set.
Why do I need bcToolkit?
If you're a user of Basecamp, bcToolkit is the natural partner. In Basecamp you have a wealth of ongoing project information and collaborative work, all locked up in inidivudal's users todo entries. What if you could access all these entries and aggregate them, catagorise, measure and analyse the time spent on them and compare this to a budget you have set? bcToolkit allows you to do just that.
Pricing for bcToolkit is available on the pricing and signup page. But you can get going for as little as $25 per month. And of course there is a free trial of up to 30 days with every pricing plan.
Is there a free trial available?
There certainly is! All of our packages give you the first 30 days free. Use the time to evaluate the toolkit, and see if it meets your needs. If you wish to, simply cancel your account before your first billing date, and you'll never be charged!
How do I use bcToolkit?
Download a copy of the bcToolkit user guide in PDF format that will give you step by step instructions on using bcToolkit.
What do I need to use bcToolkit?
bcToolkit requires a modern internet browser, a broadband internet connection and a Basecamp account. Simply sign-up and begin seeing the benefits of a full reporting suite for your data straight away.
How does bcToolkit access my data?
bcToolkit is given all relevent data when you upload a complete backup from your basecamp account. This methods ensures that your reports will be generated instantly, without relying on pulling information from through the basecamp API.
How does it calculate my estimated time?
In order to take advantage of the "estimated time" and "progress" features all todo items must be appended with a value in square brackets. This value indicates the alloted, or estimated time for that individual task. eg. "Create new design prototype for client. [12]" would indicate that this todo is estimated to take 12 hours to complete. bcToolkit then uses this value to fill out the estimated column, as well as the progress so far field.
bcToolkit can add these estimated values onto your to-dos for you if you wish! Simply add your to-dos to Basecamp and then login to bcToolkit. Use the “Time by Project” report and enter your estimated times for the to-dos. Once you’re happy, simply click Update Records and your Basecamp account will be updated, it’s as easy as that.
Who has developed bcToolkit?
bcToolkit is developed by a Madeiran company called Exonero.
What support options are available?
We offer support via email. We aim to answer any query within one working day.
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