How to update the punch state settings for fingerprint timeclock
Overview
A step-by-step guide on updating the punch state settings for your NextGen Workforce fingerprint timeclock. Learn how to configure settings to ensure accurate tracking of employee clock-ins, clock-outs, breaks, and other punch states. By following these instructions, administrators can streamline attendance management, reduce errors, and enhance payroll efficiency using the timeclock customizable features.
Punch State Options
Navigation: Time Clock Main Menu → Personalize → Shortcut Key Mappings
How to Update Shortcut Key Settings
Navigation: Time Clock Main Menu → Personalize → Shortcut Key Mappings
The shortcut keys can be punch state (in/out) keys or menu function keys.
Note: Static values for clock punch state
Clock IN = 0
Clock Out = 1
Break Start = 3
Paid Break Start = 4
Break End = 2
These keys are visible on the device’s home screen.
Function Key | Punch State = Value |
F1 | Check-In = 0 |
F2 | Check-Out = 1 |
F4 | Break-In/Break-Start = 3 |
F3 | Break-Out/Break-End = 2 |
How do I remove the Break Keys selection option from the Timeclock Home Screen?
Navigation: Time Clock Main Menu → Personalize → Shortcut Key Mappings
- Tap on the shortcut key for Break In or Out
- Tap on the function and set it to “Undefined“.
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