Task checklists

  • Task definitions serve as templates for recurring tasks.

  • Checklists can be added to a task definition and task instance.

  • Checklist items of a task instance appear in the task detail.

  • All checklist items must be done or bypassed before a task can be completed.

Tutorial video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GGcWN_cO91Y

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Add checklist items to a task definition

Open the Edit Task Definition form: Settings > Task Definitions

Access requires permission. Unlock in Employees > Permissions > “Can edit Task Definitions”

  • Select a Task Type, find and select the Task Definition that will be modified, then select the Checklist tab

  • Add one or more checklist items by typing into the Description field.

  • The Sort column is optional and will accept integer values. Controls the order in which checklist items are displayed (overrides default alphabetical order).

  • To delete a row, right-click it and select Delete.


Add checklist items to a task instance

Open the Task Detail form: right-click on task > select Task Details (or double-click on task)

Under the Checklist tab, right-click a checklist item to Add Item.