Actual Project Hours represent the total number of hours users entered in their time sheets on the project but without specifying a task. Only time items with an “In progress”, “Submitted” or “Approved” status are taken into account. Rejected time isn’t.
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In the Edit Project page, what exactly are Default Values?
Default values are used to set values automatically for certain fields when new tasks are created in the project. This can help save time by having AceProject automatically fill certain fields for you with the values that most commonly are used. The following default values can be defined in the “Edit Project” page: Task Estimated Start […]
How should I use Task Priorities?
Task priorities are used to define the tasks’ level of urgency. Task priorities can be “Low”, “Normal”, “Urgent” or “Critical”, for instance.
How is the Actual Total Hours field value calculated?
Actual Total Hours represent the total number of hours users recorded in their time sheets against the project, whether on specific tasks or without specifying a task. Only time items with an “In progress”, “Submitted” or “Approved” status are taken into account. Rejected time isn’t.
How should I use Task Statuses?
Task statuses are used to inform users on the state of completion of tasks. Each status must be associated with a predefined status type (“Waiting”, “In Progress” or “Completed”). Furthermore, a “Predefined % Done” can be associated to each “In Progress” status. The % Done can range anywhere from 0% to 100%, in 10% increments.
How should I use Task Types?
Task types are great to create categories of tasks in your project, for easier management. You may also use them as tags. Here are a few examples of how task types can be used: In a software development project: “Programming”, “Graphic Design”, “Documentation”… In a financial/accounting project: “Invoicing”, “Monthly Meeting”, “Government Paperwork”, … In a […]
How should I use Task Groups?
Task groups are great to divide a project into several parts, phases or sections, for easier management. You may also use them as tags. Here are a few examples of how task groups can be used: In a software development project: “Phase 1”, “Phase 2”, “Phase 3″… In a financial/accounting project: “Accounts Receivable”, “Accounts Payable”, […]