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Version 2010.10.28 – Actual Date Fields Added to Task Reports

With the addition of the “Actual Start Date” and “Actual End Date” fields in version 4.8, we had to make these fields available in task reports.

From now on, these date fields will be available in the following reports, at both the project and project portfolio levels:

Task Report by Date: Both fields have been added to the date drop-down filters and show up next to the “Estimated End Date” column in the report.
Overview Task Report: Both fields show up next to the “Estimated End Date” column in the report.
Non-Assigned Task Report: Both fields show up next to the “Estimated End Date” column in the report.

By Daniel Raymond|2010-10-28T13:00:23-04:002010-10-28|

Version 2010.10.07 – Alternative Email Notifications’ Subject Line

Introducing a more significant subject line in email notifications.

By Daniel Raymond|2010-10-07T13:00:28-04:002010-10-07|

New and Existing Subscribers, Welcome to Version 4.8!

The time has finally come to cut the ribbon! Here it is, version 4.8 is out!

By Daniel Raymond|2010-09-28T13:00:58-04:002010-09-28|

Version 2010.09.27 – Predefined % Done

We are glad to introduce a new field at the project level called “Predefined % Done”. Essentially, this will empower project managers to set a default % Done value to any “In Progress” task status.

By Daniel Raymond|2010-09-27T13:00:29-04:002010-09-27|

Version 2010.09.15 – Show/Hide Columns Updates

Since we added expense tracking to AceProject 4.8, we had to make the new fields available in task lists. From now on, you’ll be able to add the “Estimated Expenses”, “Actual Expenses”, and “My Actual Expenses” fields to the “Show/Hide Columns” option in the “My Tasks”, “Incomplete Tasks” and “Completed Tasks” pages. We also added the “Actual Start Date” and “Actual End Date” fields to the “Show/Hide Columns” option.

Furthermore, we renamed the following fields:

Estimated ->Estimated Hours
Actuals ->Actual Hours
Due-Date ->End Date
Start Date ->Estimated Start Date
End Date ->Estimated End Date

Feel free to contact us should you have any inquiries with regards to this update.

By Daniel Raymond|2010-09-17T13:55:45-04:002010-09-17|

We’ve Upgraded 100 Accounts to Version 4.8 today

We are glad to announce that another group of users now benefits of AceProject’s new version today. The migration is running smoothly. We are really proud of this version, which has been several months in the making.

All remaining accounts that are still on version 4.7 will be migrated to version 4.8 in early October 2010.

Here are the release notes for version 4.8 :
Expense Tracking – After years of requests for this, here it is! You can now submit and approve expenses, as well as generate reports. The expense tracking module works as does the time tracking module. Hence, you’ll be up and running with these functionalities in no time. This feature can be disabled at the account level. Hence, if you don’t want to track expenses, the interface will not make any mention of expenses whatsoever.

Weekend Management – We offer more flexibility with regards to how work weeks are managed. You can now indicate whether weekends are working days or not at the task level. Furthermore, if you use task dependencies and […]

By Daniel Raymond|2010-09-08T17:39:10-04:002010-09-08|

AceProject V4.8

We are proud to introduce version 4.8 which is overall one of the most important releases we have put out in years.

Expense Tracking – After years of requests for this, here it is! You can now submit and approve expenses, as well as generate reports. The expense tracking module works as does the time tracking module. Hence, you’ll be up and running with these functionalities in no time.
- This feature can be disabled at the account level. Hence, if you don’t want to track expenses, the interface will not make any mention of expenses whatsoever.
Weekend Management – We offer more flexibility with regards to how work weeks are managed. You can now indicate whether weekends are working days or not at the task level. Furthermore, if you use task dependencies and push out or pull in Estimated End Dates, AceProject will adjust subsequent task dates accordingly, maintaining the same number of working days.
Estimates vs Actuals – Many of you felt AceProject lacked a number of fields that would allow you to compare estimates and actuals. You’ll […]

By Daniel Raymond|2010-08-01T08:00:19-04:002010-08-01|

Changes to the Edit Task Information page in version 4.8

If you’re like me (and I’m sure you are on this count), you’re chomping at the bit to get your hands on version 4.8. Hang on, it’s coming.

In the meantime, here’s a preview of some changes you’ll notice in version 4.8’s Edit Task Information page.

1. The Assignment tab disappears

That’s right! No more navigation required to assign users to your task. You’ll have an «Assignment» group right underneath the Details field for that. When creating a new task, the assignment grid will be displayed. Otherwise, it will be hidden by default and the «Show the Assignment Grid» toggle will allow you to reach the grid in order to make changes therein.

2. Smartphone support for the Details and Comment fields

If you’re a smartphone user, you’ve noticed that your device does not recognize both of these fields as text boxes. We’ve come up with a solution which will now allow you to input data in both of these fields.

3. Estimates and Actuals

Many of you have requested […]

By Daniel Raymond|2010-06-10T20:14:00-04:002010-06-10|

Latest development news on expenses management

As you already know, we are currently working on adding expenses management to AceProject. Basically, users will allowed to record expenses against projects or tasks. Each expense can be sent for approval and tracked in reports. As a teaser, here are a few screenshots:

This page will be available in the "My Office" section. This is where you'll see all your expenses. There will be filters and a text-to-search field. New expenses can be added using the "Quick Action" drop-down at the top of the list.

Now, here's the "Add an Expense" window:

An expense can be recorded against a project or a specific task. You can enter a summary, an expense type and date, the amount, a supporting document (e.g. a PDF invoice) and enter comments (usually, to justify the expense).

Finally, here's the "Expense Report":

Basically, this report shows every expense's detail and provides the sum at the bottom. Just like most reports in AceProject, the "Expense Report" will be available as a "Printer Version" and […]

By Daniel Raymond|2010-03-22T15:18:00-04:002010-03-22|

New interface skin preview

A new default skin will be introducted in our next version (4.8). All users who are currently set with the "Classic Blue" skin (the default right now) will see the new skin as soon as they get upgraded.

Michel, our graphic designer, has been working hard on that skin for quite a while. The skin is still under development, but should pretty much look like this:

The header tabs look more modern, as they have no rounded corners. We also added a touch of our logo to the skin. Actually, Michel decided to use the circled arrow's red for the "Print the Main Page" button.

Furthermore, the skin uses our upcoming new website's colors.

Feedback is always appreciated!

By Daniel Raymond|2010-03-15T18:37:00-04:002010-03-15|