Language, Units & Time Zone

Configure your preferred language, measurement units, time zone, and currency settings.

Language Settings

GetCost is available in multiple languages. Access language settings under Settings | Language.

Available Languages

  • English - Default language
  • Français - French
  • Español - Spanish
Tip: Changing your language will update all menus, buttons, and system messages throughout the application.

Units of Measurement

Choose your preferred measurement system for dimensions, distances, and quantities. Access this under Settings | Units & Time Zone.

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International (Metric)

Meters, kilograms, liters - standard in most countries worldwide.

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Imperial (US/UK)

Feet, inches, pounds, gallons - common in United States and United Kingdom.

Note: Your unit preference affects how product dimensions and measurements are displayed throughout the application.

Time Zone

Your time zone controls the times shown on appointments, the reminders your clients receive, your calendar, and the hours printed on invoices from your timesheet. Set it under Settings | Units & Time Zone.

How to Change Your Time Zone

  1. Go to Settings | Units & Time Zone
  2. Pick your zone from the Time Zone dropdown, or press Use my device's time zone to match your phone or computer
  3. Press Save
Note: Your time zone is set automatically when you create your account, based on the device you signed up on. If you signed up while travelling, or on a device set to another zone, it may not match where you actually work - which is why appointment emails can show a different time than your schedule.
Tip: Daylight saving is handled for you. Pick the zone for your region rather than a fixed offset, and your appointments keep the same time of day when the clocks change.
Important: Changing your time zone does not move appointments that are already booked. They stay at the same moment in time and are simply displayed in your new zone.

Currency Settings

Set your merchant currency for invoices, estimates, and financial reports.

How to Change Currency

  1. Go to Settings | Units & Time Zone
  2. Select your currency from the dropdown menu
  3. The currency symbol will automatically update throughout the app

Common Currencies

  • USD ($) - United States Dollar
  • EUR (€) - Euro
  • GBP (£) - British Pound
  • CAD ($) - Canadian Dollar
  • AUD ($) - Australian Dollar
Important: Changing your currency does not convert existing amounts. It only affects how new documents display prices.