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Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Which languages does Talia speak?
Talia currently speaks English and French.
Which time sheet system can be used with Talia?
Talia can be integrated with any time sheet system.
Can Talia integrate with my custom time sheet system?
Yes, Talia can integrate with any systems. For any inquiry about your time sheet system support, or to participate in a beta trial of a new time sheet system, please contact us at talia@dialoogsolutions.com.
Can I obtain a trial version of Talia for my commercial time sheet system other than the ones mentionned above?
For any inquiry about your time sheet system support, or to participate in a beta trial of a new time sheet system, please contact us at talia@dialoogsolutions.com.
Are there any limitations in the Talia trial version?
You can benefit from all the features of Talia in the trial version. The only limitation are on the license duration.
How does Talia interact with my time sheet system?
Talia typically uses services API published by the time sheet system provider to interact with the time data.
Does Talia replaces my current time sheet system?
No, Talia will help you be more efficient using your current time sheet system and significantly reduce date entry related cost.
Do I still have access to my current time sheet system when I use Talia?
Yes, Talia is installed as a separate software and will also take into account changes made directly in your time sheet system.
Does Talia supports all the functionalities of my current time sheet system?
No. Talia's focus is to help with tedious and repetivive tasks related to time entry while relying on the full feature set of your existing system for complex tasks.
Which instant messaging client does Talia support?
Talia can communicate with your users on MSN Instant Messenger or any XMPP clients such as Google Talk and Pidgin.
Can Talia contact me on my mobile device?
Yes, as soon as they have IM enabled device like smart phone, Blacberry or IPhone, talia can help your employee to fill their timesheet.
How many users can Talia support?
There is no technical limitation on the number of users for Talia, but the license can restrict the number of users.
What are the Talia licensing terms?
The licensing terms vary based on your number of users and the license duration. Please contact us at talia@dialoogsolutions.com to request a quote.

Documentation

In which language is the Talia documentation available?
The documentation is currently available only in English.
Who do I contact to report errors or propose improvements for the documentation?
Please submit your comments to talia.support@dialoogsolutions.com

Installation

On which operating system can Talia be installed?
Talia can be installed on Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows XP. Talia can also be installed on Windows Vista with a little limitation (please refer to the Known limitations).
What are the hardware requirements for Talia?
There are no particular hardware requirements for Talia. As long as the operating system requirements are fulfilled, Talia will run fine.
What are the software requirements for Talia?
Beside the operating system, Talia requires the .NET framework v3.5 and SQL Server. Please refer to the Talia Installation instructions for the complete list of software requirements.
Do I have to install Talia on all the user's workstation?
No. Only a supported instant messaging client is required for the users to interact with Talia.
After the I completed the Talia Configuration wizard, I get the following error: "Error 1001. No mapping between account names and security IDs was done" and the setup wizard is aborted, why?
The Windows Service Credentials you provided are not correct. Ensure that the Windows user exists and that you typed the right password. This user has to have right to install and run a Windows Service.
Does Talia requires an instant message account to work?
Yes. Talia uses an instant messaging account to contact the users. Ensure that you create an account for Talia for each instant messaging server that you want to use.
I use Google talk as my instant messaging solution, what server name and port should I use in the configuration wizard?
You should use the server name "talk.google.com". If you use an SSL connection, use "5223" for the port number, otherwise use "5222".

Troubleshooting Tips

Why does nothing happen when I start Talia?
The start Talia shortcut starts a Windows Service. If the configuration is correct, you should see Talia Online in your instant messaging client.
Why don't I see Talia online in my instant messaging client?
There are many possible reasons for this. Please refer to the next questions to troubleshoot this problem.
How can I check if Talia started correctly?
There are two easy ways to do this:
  • Check the log file located in the "log" folder under the Talia installation directory. Ensure that there are no errors in the log. If you see error, there may be a problem with the configuration. Please refer to the next question to see how to solve this issue.
  • Add Talia to your contact list in your instant messaging software and ensure that you see Talia with an Online status.
I made a mistake while filling the information in the configuration wizard, how can I fix this?
The simplest way is to uninstall and re-install Talia. Another option is to manually alter the configuration file. Please refer to the Talia installation guide for the complete instructions.
I doubled checked my settings and everything seems fine, but I still get errors after starting Talia. What can I do?
Please contact us talia.support@dialoogsolutions.com and provide the following information:
  • The Talia log file. Please attach it to the message, do not copy / paste the content
  • The Windows version (and service pack number) installed on the machine running Talia
  • The time sheet system used with Talia
  • Whether Talia is running on the same machine as the time sheet system or not
  • The problem description, be as precise as possible
Talia starts correctly but does not contact any users. Why?
Talia cannot communicate with the instant messaging server. Please verify that the instant messaging server settings are correct in the configuration file.
Talia starts correctly but does not contact a particular user, why?
The email address provided for the given user does not correspond to the email address used to authenticate the user in the instant messaging client. I.e. If a user has the corporate email address "user@mycompany.com", but use another email to log on to his instant messaging client, then Talia need to use the other email address to contact the user.
Talia stopped working after I rebooted server, why?
Talia is installed as a Windows service manually controlled by default. After a reboot, ensure that you start Talia from the Start menu shortcut.
Can I configure something to make Talia start automatically when the server starts?
Yes. Open the Windows Service management window, look for the "Talia" Windows service, and change its start type from "Manual" to "Automatic".
I input time for a day but this time is not saved in the time sheet system. Why?
The time sheet system was not reachable at the time Talia tried to save your time for the day. This is a known issue that will be corrected in a further release.
Talia tells me that there was an error saving my time sheet. Why?
The time sheet system was not reachable at the time Talia tried to save your time sheet.
I try to input time for an assigment, but Talia keeps telling me she does not understand the assigment name. Why?
You either did not provide her enough information or you are not assigned to this particular activity.
I sent a message to Talia but she does not answer me. Why?
The most probable cause it that you contact Talia out of her configured "business hours". This feature will be improved in upcoming releases so that Talia always answer the users regardless of the time.

Limitations

Talia cannot distinguish an assigment if its name also matches another assigment
Symptom : You have the following activities defined: "Vacancy" and "Extra Long Vacancy". If you try to enter time on "Vacancy". Talia will ask you to clarify your assigment between "Vacancy" and "Extra Long Vacancy".
Workaround : None, please use your time sheet system directly to input your time.
Affected version(s) : All
You cannot start or stop Talia by using Start menu shortcut under Windows Vista
Symptom : When you start Talia using the Start menu shortcut, Talia does not start.
Workaround : Start Talia by using the Windows Service administration screen.
Affected version(s) : All
After setup is complete, the configuration wizard popup under the current window.
Symptom : The configuration dialog appears behind the setup dialog.
Workaround : Click on the configuration dialog to bring it to the front.
Affected version(s) : All

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