OTL - loading approved timecards

Hi,
Is it possible to load approved timecards?
I notice there is a mode parameter for the hxc_timestore_deposit .execute_deposit_process procedure, however I did some searching on metalink and this only seems to be talked about in relation to migrating from OIT to OTl using the paxtmotl.sql script.
This script looks like it migrates via the Projects Retrieval process... we want to automatically approve the time card if it perfectly matches the standard shift... but if there is any variance (eg overtime, unpaid time), then it needs to be sent to the manager for approval. Any suggestions on where to find more information on the mode parameter?
The other alternative is to modify the workflow to automatically avoid sending to the approver if it is a standard time card. I am just worried about modifying this standard workflow, as it might get overwritten by patches.
Any help is much appreciated.
Will

Your requirement still looks vague. Do you just want to auto approve the timecard based on some criteria otherwise send for approval?
If that is the case, you can attach a Time entry rule which will check your criteria and the then follow either of the cases based on rule evaluation.
--Saroj                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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