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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What is the Next Task Number?
The “Next Task Number” field allows you to specify the Number field value of the next task to be created in the current project. Thereafter, the task numbers will automatically be incremented by one each time. Should you wish to leave “holes” voluntarily in a task series, you may increase the Next Task Number accordingly.
How do I copy a project’s structure and tasks?
A project’s structure (Task Groups, Task Types, Task Priorities, Task Statuses) can be copied to another project upon the creation of a new project only. A project’s structure and tasks cannot be copied to an existing project. You will find detailed instructions on how to create new projects using a template in this help topic. Learn more about project templates.
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 […]
Who can copy project templates?
Administrators and normal users with the “Can Open this Project” right on the project template can copy it.
What’s the difference between parent and child projects?
The “Parent/Child” relationship, in AceProject terminology, refers to the relationship between a template project and a project that was created based on the template. When a new project (the child) is created from a template (the parent), the new project is by default linked to the template. As long as a child remains linked to […]
Can entire projects be imported from another application?
At this time, project files cannot be imported. However, AceProject allows you to import tasks into existing projects through a CSV source file. You may find more information regarding the task import feature in the following help pages: Are there important things to know when importing tasks? How does the import feature work?
Which characters are allowed in the Project Number field?
Although the Project Number is automatically populated by AceProject, it can be changed. This is actually an alphanumeric field so numbers, letters and special characters are allowed.
How do I delete a project?
Here’s the procedure to delete a project: Select Home => Projects > Projects. Click on the project Number link to reach the Edit Project Information page. Click on “Delete this project” in the right pane. Further information Only administrators can delete projects. Deleted projects are stored in “recycle bin” for 30 days. This page can […]
Can projects be exported?
A project in its entirety cannot be exported in a single operation. However, it’s parts can be exported separately, in CSV or Excel format, as follows: Its tasks can be exported under ” Administration => Tools> Export Data “. It’s time sheets can be exported under ” Administration => Tools> Export Data “. All documents associated with the project […]