Task Groups
A Task Group allows an optional set of tasks to appear on a Project schedule under certain conditions.
Add a Task Group
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Navigate to the desired schedule template.
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Click the Task Groups tab.
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Click Add Task Group.
The section expands to display a form.
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In the new section that appears, enter a Name (required), and a description. The name should not include any punctuation characters.
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Click Submit when finished.
Edit Task Groups
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Navigate to the desired schedule template.
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Click the Task Groups tab.
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Click the menu stacks button next to the desired Task Group and click Edit.
The section expands to display a form.
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Make any necessary changes.
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When complete, click Submit.
Add, edit, and remove tasks
You can manage a Task Group by adding and editing tasks.
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Navigate to the desired schedule template.
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Click the Task Groups tab.
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Click the menu stacks button next to the desired Task Group.
Then, click Manage.
A new window appears.
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Using the Unit drop-down menu, select an organization unit where the Task Group applies.
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Click Add Tasks.
A new window appears.
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Select the check box next to each desired task.
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Enter a number of days in the Duration field for each desired task.
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When complete, click Save.
The window automatically closes.
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Click Save in the Tasks section.
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When complete, click Close.
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Select the Unit from the drop-down menu.
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You must click Save to activate the customization.
The Add Tasks button appears.
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Click Add Tasks.
Another window appears.
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Select the task by clicking on the check box.
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Enter a Duration amount.
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Click Save.
The new task appears in the previous window. You see the option to remove any tasks in the far right column.
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Click Close, in the upper right corner, to exit the window.