If your crew works the same jobs and cost codes day after day, copying work logs and time cards from a previous day saves you from re-entering the same information. You can selectively copy entries from any past date — with or without hours — directly from the web app or mobile app.
Copying Work Logs is available on all plans, including Basic. Copying Time Cards requires the Performance Plan, since Time Cards themselves require Performance — Basic plan accounts have Work Logs only and won't see a Time Cards option to copy.
Quick Answer
To copy work logs or time cards:
On web: Go to Projects > [Project] > Daily Logs > Work logs, click Copy, select the date and entries, and click Copy selected logs.
On mobile: Go to the project, tap Daily Logs > Work logs, tap the Copy icon in the top right, select entries, and tap Save.
You can choose to include the hours from the original entries or copy the structure only.
Important: Time cards created before the recent time tracking update (legacy time cards) cannot be copied on web or mobile. Only time cards created after the update can be copied. If no previous time cards appear when you try to copy, create a new time card manually — once created, it can be copied going forward.
On the Web
Step 1: Navigate to Work Logs
Log into the Raken web app. Click Projects, select the project, click Daily Logs, then click Work logs.
Step 2: Open the Copy Tool
Click the Copy button in the center of the page.
Step 3: Select the Source Date
Select the date you want to copy from.
Step 4: Select Entries and Copy
Check the work logs and/or time cards you want to copy — on Basic plan accounts, only work logs will be available to select. Optionally include the hours from those entries. Click Copy selected logs.
On Mobile
Step 1: Navigate to Work Logs
Open the Raken app. Tap the project, tap Daily Logs, then tap Work logs.
Step 2: Open the Copy Tool
Tap the Copy icon in the top right corner.
Step 3: Select Entries and Save
Select the work logs and/or time cards to copy. Optionally include hours. Tap Save.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Is this available on the Basic plan?
Partially. The Copy tool itself is available on all plans, but Basic accounts only have Work Logs — there is no Time Cards option to copy, since Basic accounts don't have Time Cards at all (they require the Performance Plan). On Basic, the Copy tool simply copies work log entries.
Can I copy from any past date?
Yes — for time cards created after the recent update. Legacy time cards (created before the update) cannot be copied on web or mobile. If no time cards appear when selecting a past date, those entries are legacy cards. Create a new time card manually and it will be available to copy going forward.
Can I copy time cards and work logs separately?
Yes. When selecting entries, you can choose only work logs, only time cards, or both — on accounts that have both available.
What happens to the hours when I copy?
Hours are included by default. Deselect the hours option to copy the entry structure only.
Can I copy from a different project?
No. The Copy tool copies entries within the same project only.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility: iOS 15+, Android 10+, and all major web browsers
Offline Capability: No — requires an active connection
Plan Required: Copying Work Logs — all plans. Copying Time Cards — Performance Plan (not available on Basic, since Time Cards themselves require Performance).
Role Required: Supervisors, Project Administrators, and Account Administrators
Considerations
Copying Work Logs is available on all plans. Copying Time Cards requires the Performance Plan — Basic accounts won't see a Time Cards option here, since they don't have Time Cards at all.
Copying works within the same project only — cross-project copying is not supported.
Hours are included in the copy by default. Deselect to copy structure only.
Work Log names are editable at any time via the ellipsis (...) menu.
Legacy time cards (created before the recent update) cannot be copied on web or mobile. Create a new time card manually — once created, it can be copied going forward.
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