Daniel Raymond, Author at AceProject

Top 10 Cons & Disadvantages of Using Notion Software

Notion software has gained significant popularity as a versatile tool for personal and professional use, offering a range of features for task management, note-taking, and project collaboration. However, as with any software, it comes with its drawbacks that users might find challenging or limiting. This article explores the top ten cons and disadvantages of using Notion, drawing upon real-life examples and user experiences. By delving into these aspects, we hope to provide a balanced view of the software, aiding potential users in making an informed decision about whether Notion aligns with their needs and workflow.

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While Notion is celebrated for its flexibility and diverse functionalities, these attributes can pose challenges, especially for […]

By Daniel Raymond|2023-12-06T08:55:33-05:002023-12-03|

Top 10 Cons & Disadvantages of Monday.com Software

Monday.com, a popular project management software, has garnered widespread attention for its versatility and user-friendly interface. However, like any tool, it comes with its drawbacks that users should be aware of before diving in. This software, designed to streamline workflow and enhance team collaboration, has been a game-changer for many businesses. Yet, some users have encountered challenges that have impacted their overall experience.

If you feel Monday’s pricing is too high for your budget, consider our tool AceProject. By charging per project instead of per user, this software offers the potential for significant cost savings. Sign-up for Free here.

Adopting new software always comes with a learning curve, and Monday.com is no exception. Users often praise its ability to organize and manage tasks efficiently, but several issues have been raised that can hinder productivity and user satisfaction. Understanding these pitfalls is crucial for potential users to make an informed decision. It’s also essential for current […]

By Daniel Raymond|2023-12-06T08:55:46-05:002023-12-02|

Remove Link Deprecated for Child Projects

You can no longer remove the link between a parent and a child project from the classic interface.

There was incomprehension about the purpose/goal of working with project templates, parents, and child projects. Most people clicked the Remove Link button without knowing they would lose synchronization across their parent/child projects with groups, types, priorities, and statuses.

We want to encourage users to group projects because projects of the same nature should share the same structure (assigned users, groups, types, priorities, statuses).

A new way of working on your parent and child projects will be released soon in the new interface: Project Portfolios.

Actually

You create a parent project (template) with assigned users, task groups, types, priorities, and statuses.
- Then, you can create a child project based on a parent project (template).
You can remove the relationship between a parent and child project to independently manage your task groups, types, priorities, and statuses.

After (Coming Soon)

Similar projects will be under a mandatory Portfolio of Projects.
Each project previously linked to the same “parent” will become a portfolio member.
The […]

By Daniel Raymond|2024-08-29T13:34:08-04:002023-10-17|

Administration Panels Complete in the New Interface

We proudly announce that we made great progress in the new interface. We have completed all project, user, and account management panels. Please login to the New Interface and give it a try.

Here is the list of things you can now do:

Add a user to your account;
Modify any user preferences or your own profile (including your password);
Open a user list panel to see all users;
Assign a user to a project with proper access rights;
Assign a project to a user with proper access rights;
Modify your account preferences;

How to add a user to your account?

Simply click the “New User” menu item at the screen’s top upper left: see the image below. A panel will appear to enter the new user credentials, access rights, email notifications, and other settings.

By Daniel Raymond|2023-07-27T11:57:58-04:002023-07-27|

Introducing the User List Panel in the New Interface

Before the end of the year, we are glad to launch our latest release of 2022, which includes a new user list panel for AceProject. The next iteration of that panel will allow you to edit the settings for each user, including their project access rights.

How to open the User List Panel?

Simply click the “Users” button at the screen’s top upper left: see the image below. Proper access rights are needed: administrators will see all users with all fields (27), while regular users will see a limited number of fields (9).

What columns are available in the user panel view?

The user panel allows you to add/remove the columns in the grid by simply clicking the 3-dot menu from any column. You can choose from 27 columns:

How to use the User List panel?

The User List panel offers a lot of flexibility. By default, you see all active users in your account. You can […]

By Daniel Raymond|2023-02-20T14:28:37-05:002022-12-15|

New Time and Project Features in the New Interface

Good News! We just rolled out many new features in the New Interface. When you create a new project from a template, we added some options to also copy tasks and documents.

An administrator can now manage time types and time statuses without going to the classic interface anymore.

Finally, you can see your deleted projects directly from the Project List panel, and restore them easily within the 30-day grace period.

How to use the Copy Project Options?

When you create a new project, you have to select a template project to share the structure with. Once the template project is selected, you now have some copy options available below.

How to manage your Time Types and Time Statuses?

Simply click the “Time” button located at the top upper left of the screen, and choose the option your want. You have to be an administrator to access this feature.

How to modify your […]

By Daniel Raymond|2023-02-20T14:28:54-05:002022-11-02|

Introducing Project List in the New Interface

The new interface is still evolving with a panel displaying the list of your projects. This new panel displays all your projects in a comprehensive grid, allowing you to filter, sort, and group your projects with multiple criteria.

How to open the Project List?

Simply by using the “Projects” button located at the top upper left of the screen, and click the “Project List” item. See the image below:

How to use the Project List panel?

The Project List panel offers a lot of flexibility. First, you see the projects you are assigned to if you are a normal user, and all projects if you are an administrator. If you click any project, it will open the Edit Project panel and allow you to do some modifications.

Moreover, you have the following options available:

#1 Grouping: This feature allows you to group your projects on one or several levels. For example, you can group your projects by Status, then by Type. To activate this feature, simply drag-drop a column above the […]

By Daniel Raymond|2024-05-22T14:08:05-04:002022-09-19|

Introducing New/Edit Project Panels, and More

In our effort to continuously improve the new interface, it is now possible to create a new project and modify the parameters of an existing project. You can also configure project types, statuses, priorities, and clients.

How to create a new project?

First by using the “New Project” button located at the top upper left of the screen.

You can also create a project based on an existing project from the left panel. Any project can be used as a template to create a new project.

How to edit an existing project?

It is now possible to edit project settings using the Edit Project popup. Here are the details of these 3 panels divided into tabs.

To access the Edit Project popup, you can use the left menu panel.

By Daniel Raymond|2023-02-20T14:29:23-05:002022-08-11|

Introducing Project Configuration in the New Interface

The new interface continues to be the focus of our attention, and today we are happy to allow a project structure to be configured. Administrators and project managers can now configure the assignments, groups, types, priorities, and statuses of their projects, all within the new interface.

How can I modify the project configuration?

The easiest way is to use the treeview. Under each project, use the menu to access the Project Configuration menu and click one of the sub-menu to access the corresponding popup panel (assignments, statuses, groups, types, priorities).

Also, when opening any given task, simply click the edit icon next to the field you want to modify.

How do I configure my project assignments?

Once you click the edit icon from the edit task panel, this panel will display and will allow you to assign or unassign one or several users to your project.

Click the Add button if need one or several users to be added to […]

By Daniel Raymond|2023-02-20T14:29:34-05:002022-04-18|

Time Module now fully available in the New Interface

We are happy to announce that the time management module is now available in the new interface. You can start entering your personal time with the timesheet module or the punch clock. Moreover, you can approve/reject other users’ time with the time approval module.

Time Entry Panel

How to access the time entry panel?

By using the Time button on the top header.

What options are available with the time entry panel?

View multiple weeks on the same page;
Select the time period and the number of weeks you want to see at a time;
Filter your time items with 3 filtering options (project/time status/time type);
Choose the columns you want to see in the grid view; Click any column to sort;
Change time values directly in the grid without opening another popup;
Get the totals per week/row/column for the selected period;
Easily see what time items are submitted/rejected/approved with colors;
Check multiple time items to submit them for approval, or for deletion;
Easily add time in any week using the […]

By Daniel Raymond|2023-02-20T14:29:47-05:002022-04-05|

About Daniel Raymond

How to add a user to your account?

How to open the User List Panel?

What columns are available in the user panel view?

How to use the User List panel?

How to use the Copy Project Options?

How to manage your Time Types and Time Statuses?

How to modify your […]

How to open the Project List?

How to use the Project List panel?

How to create a new project?

How to edit an existing project?

How can I modify the project configuration?

How do I configure my project assignments?

Time Entry Panel