ases_hours_logger

Python Selenium-Based Hour Logger for ASES

Description

This tool is designed to streamline the process of booking work hours for employees using the ASES tool from ATOSS. It is optimized for websites in German.

Key Features

• Time-Saving Automation: The tool automates the process of logging hours, aiming to save employees valuable time.
• Intelligent Booking: It excludes vacation days and weekends from the booking process, ensuring hours are only logged on available workdays.
• Error Prevention: The script avoids duplicating entries on days that have already been booked, minimizing errors in the logging process.

Usage Instructions

Run the script, taking note of the following considerations:

• Language Assumption: The tool assumes the website language is German. Adjust if necessary.
• Post-Script Verification: After running the script, it is essential for the employee to verify the accuracy of the logged hours, make any necessary adjustments, and manually click on the SAVE button (or activate the AUTOSAVE setting at your own risk).

By leveraging this tool, employees can enhance efficiency in the hours booking process while maintaining control over the final submission. Feel free to customize settings and provide feedback for further improvements.

Setup

To run the script, follow these steps:

1. Install the required dependencies:

   pip3 install -r requirements.txt

2. Create your settings file as settings.json. You can use settings.json.example as a template. Adjust the following setting parameters:

   Key	Description	Default
   ASES_URL	The URL to access the ASES webpage of your employer	your_ases_url
   USE_ASES_CREDENTIALS	Boolean describing if ASES credentials are to be used	false
   ASES_USERNAME	Username to your ASES account	your_ases_username
   ASES_PASSWORD	Password to your ASES account	your_ases_password
   LOGIN_DROP_DOWN_INDEX	Index of the item to be selected in the login page drop down menu	5
   AUTOSAVE	For automatically saving your changes after the script run set this to true. Do this at your own risk	false
   TIME_SLOTS	Define the time slots you want to log. These assume an 8-hour shift with a 1-hour lunch break each day. On Fridays only 7 hours are booked. You can adjust this at will	see settings.json.example file
   USE_KEEPASS_CREDENTIALS	Boolean describing if KeePass credentials are to be used	false
   KEEPASS_DATABASE_FILE_PATH	Path to your KeePass database .kdbx file	your_keepass_database_file_path
   KEEPASS_ENTRY_TITLE	Title of the KeePass entry containing the user credentials for ASES	your_keepass_ases_entry_title
   BUFFER_TIME	The time in seconds that passes between each browser action. We need a bit of time between actions for performance reasons. Only adjust if needed, for example, if your internet connection is slow	0.3
   FINAL_WAIT_IN_SEC	The time in seconds that the browser window will remain open after completing all booking actions	60
   VERBOSE	Set the output of log messages for the developer mode to display more information during processing	true

3. Connect to your employers VPN if necessary.

4. Run the script. You can do this by giving the username and password as command line arguments:

   python3 hour_logger.py "ASES_USERNAME" "ASES_PASSWORD"

   Or by using the ASES credentials or credentials stored in your KeePass. Be sure to configure the setting parameters USE_ASES_CREDENTIALS, ASES_USERNAME, ASES_PASSWORD, USE_KEEPASS_CREDENTIALS, KEEPASS_DATABASE_FILE_PATH and KEEPASS_ENTRY_TITLE accordingly. After this, run the following command:

   python3 hour_logger.py

   You will be asked to enter then the KeePass master password.

5. See the magic happen 🧙.

6. Ensure everything was logged correctly and manually click on the "SAVE" button (or activate the AUTOSAVE setting at your own risk).

Feel free to customize the settings to match your specific needs. If you encounter any issues, consider adjusting the waiting times or reaching out for support. Happy logging!