FAQ - Project Management




This section contains project management related questions we have received from AceProject customers. We feel these questions might interest other customers, this is why we have gathered them here. You can review the following questions, and click them to view the corresponding answers below.

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Can we create a project from a template? Can we copy a project? When I attach files to a project, are they uploaded on your server or are they saved on my computer? Do you support versioning for project documents and task attachments? Can a document be protected against deletion and modification by another user? Can I delete parts of a project, or must I delete the whole project?

 
Q Can we create a project from a template? Can we copy a project?
A Yes. A project template simplifies new project creation. A project's structure (assigned users, groups, types, statuses, priorities) as well as its tasks can be copied. A project can be copied only if it has been defined as a template. To do so, check the "Project Template" checkbox in the "Project #" tab.


Q When I attach files to a project, are they uploaded on your servers or are they saved on my computer?
A When a file is attached to a project or to a task, it is automatically uploaded into your online account.


Q Do you support versioning for project documents and file attachments? Can a document be protected against deletion and modification by another user?
A Yes. A document may be given a version number. Many versions of the same document may be attached. A document may be locked when it's attached. The other project assigned users can view the document, but they can't overwrite the original version. However, they can modify the document and save it with the same name, but they have to specify a different version number.

Q Can I delete certain parts of a project, or must I delete the whole project?
A

When deleting a project, you are prompted to choose which parts of the project you wish to delete. Only administrators can delete projects. This can be done under “Administration -> Administrative Tools -> Delete Project”. The following options are available for project deletion:

  • Time sheets only
  • Time sheets, discussion forums, tasks and file attachments.
  • The whole project
HINT: You can set a project's status to "Completed" instead of deleting it.