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?
- When will bcToolkit be available?
The Process
- What do I need to use bcToolkit?
- How does bcToolkit access my data?
- Do I need to share my basecamp details?
- 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, 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.
Why do I need bcToolkit?
If you're a user of basecamp, bcToolkit is the natural partner. In basecamp you have a wealth of productivity and efficiency information, all locked up in inidivudal's users todo entries. What if you could access all these entries and aggregate them, catagorise, measure and analyse them? bcToolkit allows you to do just that.
Pricing for bcToolkit is available on the pricing and signup page.
4Is 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!
When will bcToolkit be available?
bcToolkit will launch early 2009.
What do I need to use bcToolkit?
bcToolkit requires a modern internet browser, a broadband internet connection and a basecamp export of your data. Simply upload your backup to our servers, and we'll be ready to start processing it within seconds.
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.
Do I need to share my basecamp details?
Absolutely not, we do not require anything but your backup file.
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.
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.
Import Your Data
Give us your library of basecamp data in one simple upload.
View Key Reports
Access informative, clear reports which analayze and present your aggregated data in seconds.
Customise Reports
Input your own parameters and have the default reports customised for your needs.
Read "Improving your Agency's productivity using Basecamp" to see how accurate time management is the key to a sucessful business.
"BC Toolkit is the long lost brother of basecamp" -Rob Sandbach, Community Manager, Exonero