The Timeline tab is the chronological heartbeat of the job. It acts as a comprehensive audit trail that automatically logs every major and minor action taken on the job record. From status changes and customer emails to parts requests and file uploads, the timeline ensures your entire team has total visibility into the lifecycle of the work.
Reading the audit trail
The timeline displays a list of events grouped by date, with the most recent updates appearing at the top of the screen. Each entry clearly identifies what happened, the user (or automation rule) responsible, and the exact time the event occurred.
Because the timeline tracks a wide variety of actions, the layout of each card dynamically adapts to the type of event:
Communications: Emails, SMS messages, and logged calls display the sender, the recipient, and a preview snippet of the message or note.
Job records: Physical elements like appointments, files, or invoices display key summary details, such as the assigned technician, file names, or financial totals.
System updates: Automated actions, job stage changes, and pipeline movements display a straightforward, single-line summary of the update.
Expanding and interacting with events
Depending on the type of event, you can interact directly with the timeline card to uncover more details or manage the record without having to switch tabs:
Expand messages: For lengthy communications like customer emails or detailed internal notes, click the See more (or See details) link to expand the card and read the full text.
Communication threads: For emails, you can use the inline Reply link on the card to respond directly to the customer. This keeps your conversation logically organized in a continuous reply chain.
Manage records: For interactive elements like appointments, logged calls, or files, use the View, Edit, or Delete action links located on the far right side of the card to update the record instantly.
Note: To see customer replies in your job timeline, a Google or Office365 email inegration with import emails is required. Read more about importing emails.
Searching and filtering the timeline
Over the lifespan of a long job, the timeline can accumulate hundreds of entries. Instead of scrolling manually, you can use the powerful search and filter toolbar at the top of the tab to isolate exactly what you are looking for.
Using the search bar
If you are looking for a specific keyword—such as a part number, an invoice reference, or a specific phrase from a customer email—type it into the main Search bar at the top of the timeline to instantly pull up matching events.
Searching by Date and User
You can also quickly narrow down the audit trail using the dedicated dropdown menus next to the search bar:
Created on date: Filter events to show only those that occurred Today, Yesterday, This Week, or within a Custom Date Range.
Users: Filter the timeline to only show actions performed by a specific team member.
Using advanced event filters
For more granular control, click the main Filter icon. This opens an extensive menu where you can toggle specific categories of events on or off:
Communications: Isolate customer-facing Emails, SMS messages, and internal Notes.
Scheduled activities: View upcoming or completed tasks and reminders.
Automation: Track actions triggered by your system's automatic rules.
Objects: Filter by the creation or modification of physical job elements, such as Appointments, Parts, Invoices, and Files.
Updates: View overarching status changes, including Job holds, Pipeline movements, and Stage updates.
Select the checkboxes for the specific items you want to see and click Apply to refresh your timeline view
What's next?
The job timeline can be used to perform a number of day-to-day actions. Read more about actions and statuses on the timeline.
You can also check the Job record overview article for more information on the available job tabs.
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