This window has 2 parts: the title bar and the Edit tab. 

• The title bar tells you where you are in AceProject. At the end of the title bar you will find the link to contextual help.  
• The Edit tab is a form that lets you define your IN/OUT work item's parameters.
  • The "Project Name" drop-down lets you choose the project you are currently working on.
  • The "Task" drop-down lets you choose the task you are currently working on.
  • The "Estimated Hours" field displays the number of estimated hours for accomplishing the selected task.
  • The "Actual Hours" field displays the number of hours entered in time sheets, by all assigned users, for the selected task.
  • The "Start Time" field displays the date and time when you accessed the "Create a New IN/OUT" page.
  • The "Time Type" drop-down lets you define the nature of your work hours (e.g. "Regular", "Training", "Overtime", etc.).
  • The "Comments" box lets you describe the work you are about to do.
    
• Click the "Open (IN)" button to start the counter or click the "Back" button to go back and abort your changes. When an IN/OUT item is open, a clock icon () is displayed next to its summary, in task lists.

 

What are IN/OUT items for? 
IN/OUT items are used by each user to log his/her time automatically. When they close the IN/OUT, the hours elapsed are added to their time sheet for that task. For administrators, this window is useful to know which task each user is working on.