Tasks and Sub-tasks
The fundamental unit of data in this product can be thought of as a task.
Regarding tasks, we have defined Workspaces, Spaces, and Sections.
Subtasks are a subcategory of information that is contained within tasks.
Tasks are used to divide your project into manageable pieces, which
helps in achieving achievable goals and improving team efficiency, thereby streamlining workflow.
Creating a new task
Who can create a new Task?
-
Only the Admin and an account with the Manager privileges are
allowed
to assign tasks to other resources.
- Anyone can create a task in the current section if they have the access to view it.
Note : Please see the Settings section of PerXL hierarchy to find out more about
who can assign a task and who can edit or change task properties.
How to create a new Task?
- On your workspace in the sidebar menu select a Space and then click on it.
- Select the Section/Project name in which you want to create the task.
- On the top right corner of the window click on +New Task. icon
- This would open Create a new Task window in which you can add the Task
name.
- Add the Estimated commencement date and time along with the Due date and time
- You can also define the priority for this task by clicking on the flag icon.
We allow 4 types of priority statuses - Low, Medium, High, and Critical.
- Select the resource to whom you want to assign the task.
- Click Save button to create the task.
Note : You can use the My Work
Tasks
menu in the sidebar to see all the information regarding the tasks given to you.
Creating a subtask
Subtasks are "Tasks within a Task" that have all the same features as a Task. They can be created if
you want to divide your work further into smaller tasks so that it can be completed efficiently and in
a time-bound manner.
Who can create a sub-task?
Anyone can create a subtask, but only for the tasks that they have access to view based on their
account permissions.
How
to create a sub-task?
-
Navigate to the task where you want to create a sub-task.
-
Click on the "+Add Description" or "Task name" field.
- A window with the task name will open. On the left pane of the window scroll to the end where
you’ll
find Add Sub task icon. Click on it.
- Add the estimated commencement date and time along with the due date and time
- You can also define the priority for this task by clicking on the flag icon.
- Select the resource for that sub-task and click "Save"
Note : If you want to assign subtasks to a role other than
Admin or Manager you need to name them as assignee on the main task only then they can view the
subtask given to them. If there are more than one subtask and assigned to different resources the
resource can view only their task.
Note :You can also change the role
settings to achieve the same.
Updating a task/sub-task
When you are working on a particular task it is important to keep record of the current state. There
might be a changes in the schedule or any other task feilds. Thus it is important that our task
relects
these changes.
-
Only the admin and account with the manager privilege can update the task or sub-task.
- Guests, Members, and Clients are able to edit few task fields if it was assigned to them or
permissions were
given by the admin.
- If the task is assigned by the resource to themselves then that task can be fully edited by that
resource.
How to edit/update a
task?
- Navaigate to the task that you want to edit and click on it.
- A window pane on the right side of the screen .
- Here you can update any feild that you desire.
Note : If you want create a new tag you need to click on
tag
icon and write the tag name in the textbox, press enter it will be created. Then you can edit that tag
and apply it.
How to edit/update a
subtask?
- Go to the task of which that subtask is a part.
- If you click the + sign to the left of the task name, all of the subtasks will
be
displayed.
- When you click the subtask name you wish to edit, a new window containing editable subtask fields
will
open.
Alternatively, you can follow the given steps:
- In the given section, click on the task name containing the subtask.
- A window pane will appear on the right side of the screen. Scroll to the bottom in the left
section of this window.
- In the ‘Add subtask’ section click on the sub-task name which you want to edit.
- A new window pop-up containing sub-task information will appear in which desired fields can be
edited
as shown in above image.
Task progress and Archiving a task
Tasks are automatically archived after completion and when status is changed to completed.
How to change progress and archive a task?
- Click on the task you want to change the status of.
- In the window opened under the Status heading you can update task status
matching
its completion.
- When the task status is changed to completed then the task is archived.
- You can also click on the ‘✔’ icon on the top of the task window to mark it as
complete.
- Your task will be sent to your approver at Level 1 and 2.
- The task will be archived automatically after approval.
Note : If you archive a task the subtasks under it will automatically
be archived.
How to unarchive and view Archived tasks?
- Click on the ‘My Work Tasks’ tab in the sidebar menu.
- In the top right corner, you will find the ‘Completed Tasks’ tab. Click on it.
- You can see the list of all your archived tasks here. In order to view description, complete date,
and
other details click on the task name
- In the opened window you can click on the top of the ‘✔’ icon again to unarchive
it
or you can click on status icon and change it from 'Completed' to
InProgress.
The above given task can be unarchived as it did not require approval. However, the task below has
been approved at both levels; thus, it cannot be unarchived.
Note : If the task is given for approval then you cannot unarchive it
or make any other status changes unless your approving manager rejects it.
Note : Also in case the task is approved you can view it but
cannot unarchive or delete it.
How to Archive muiltiple tasks/subtasks?
- Click on the checkboxes beside the task or subtask you want to archive.
- A pop-up will appear with options as below given image.
- Select ‘Mark as Complete’ when completed, it will archive the task.
Note : You can also click Flag icon being
displayed
in the pop-up menu to change the priority of multiple tasks at the same time.
Collaboration in tasks
Collaborations are a great way to improve teamwork since there might be more than one person for the
same
task
and they might need to share ideas, so on. Team can provide feedback, receive feedback, and provide
appraisals to each other.
Thus, the collaborations are also available at task level.
Who can make comments or send attachments?
The admin, account with manager privileges, and any other account to whom the task is assigned are
able to
intreact with the collaboration section of the tasks.
How to use collaboration?
- Navigate to the required section and click on the task name to open task window.
- On the new window’s right panel you can write comments, discuss the project, or provide any
updates to
your team.
- If you need to provide images, documents, links, or any files regarding the current task you can
send
them in the current window via clicking the attachment icon to the right of the
message section.
Note : To access collaborations in a subtask you just need to click
on
subtask name in the task window.
By default only the admin and an account with manager privileges can delete a task. But any account
can delete a task that they have made themselves.
- If you are using kanban you can see the task name with the 'Bin' option to their
right.
- Click on the bin icon and you will get a prompt asking for confirmation to delete the task.
- Click 'Yes' button and the task will be deleted.
Alternatively, you can follow the given steps
- You can also click on the task name to open the task window.
- Click on the ‘bin’ option in the top right corner of the task window and the
task
will be deleted after asking you for confirmation.
You can also select the checkboxes beside each task name and then select the
bin
icon in the pop-up menu that is being displayed at the top of the window.
Deleting a subtask
Who can delete the subtask?
- By default the permission lies with the manager, and the admin.
- If any other role then the Admin or Manager creates the subtask for their task then they can
delete
it.
How to delete the subtask?
The process of deleting a subtask is similar to that of a task deletion. Follow the given simple
steps.
- Click on the task name to open the task window.
- Navigate to the sub-task section in the left panel of this window.
- Click on the subtask name which will open subtask window.
- You will see the "Bin" icon press it.
- Click Yes in the confirmation prompt and subtask will be deleted.
Alternatively, you can follow the direct approach.
- Go to the task name which contains the subtask and click on the "+" icon beside
it.
- You will see the name of all the subtasks.
- Select the checkboxes of subtasks you want to delete.
- In the top of the window you will get a menu containing bin icon. Click it and
perss
Yes in the confirmation propmt.