When the Hours field is disabled, you are allocating hours of work on the task in “Custom Hours” mode. Just above the task assignment grid, you will notice 2 radio buttons. One is labeled “Divide Hours” and the other, “Custom Hours”. The Divide Hours and Custom Hours options refer to the way estimated hours are […]
Articles Tagged: Editing Tasks
What is the difference between the % Done and the Actual % Done on tasks?
Task progress, in AceProject, can be measured in 2 ways: using the “% Done” value or using the “Actual % Done” value. The “% Done” field is a drop-down with values ranging from 0 to 100% in 10% increments. As work is being performed, assigned users on tasks should adjust this value for 2 reasons: […]
I’m getting the following error message: This task has just been modified by another user. What is this?
Sometimes, two users open the same task at the same time and attempt to update it simultaneously. The system will only accept the first save and tell the second user that the task has been modified by another user. To make your changes, simply close the task, reopen it, make your changes and save them.
Why can’t I edit all the task fields?
If you are not able to update certain fields for a task, it is either because the task has been set to completed (in which case a Project Manager or an Administrator would need to reopen the task for further modifications) or because you do not have sufficient rights. For more information in this regard, […]
Why doesn’t the system let me set dates for a task?
If you are not able to set dates for a task, it is either because the task has been set to completed (in which case a Project Manager or an Administrator would need to reopen the task for further modifications) or because you do not have sufficient Edit Task Level rights on the project. For […]
Who can delete task comments?
Only Project Managers and Administrators can delete task comments.
When looking at the list of assigned users, there are no checkboxes. Why?
As a Normal user, you do not have sufficient access rights to assign/un-assign users on that task.