Task List Overview

Learn how to view, sort, and organize tasks in HiDesc

Task List Overview

The Task List is your personalized workspace to manage and track all your tasks efficiently. Whether you're working solo or as part of a team, this view provides everything you need to stay organized and productive.

Task List Dashboard

Task List Interface

Complete task management workspace with filtering and status tracking

Add Task Functionality

Create new tasks with detailed information including assignee, due date, and priority

Multiple Views

Switch between List, Board, Calendar, and Bulk Edit views

Add Task Functionality

Add Task Option

Location

Located at the top-right corner of the Task List View

Button Label

Add Task (with a "+" icon)

Functionality

Click Add Task to open the task creation form

Fill in task details such as title, description, assignee, due date, priority, and recurrence

Save the task, and it will appear in the list according to its selected status

Add Task Interface

Task creation form with detailed configuration options

Task Column Details

Column Description
Checkbox Select tasks for bulk actions
Task # Task ID for easy tracking
Task Name The title/description of the task. Recurring tasks are marked with recycle icon
Action Shows the current status. Includes play/stop/complete buttons for time-based tasks
Assignee The person responsible for the task
Due Date Deadline to complete the task
Priority Task importance (e.g., Critical Step, Major Leap)
Start Date When the task begins or began

Time Control Features

Time Control (For Time-Based Tasks)

Start

Begins tracking time for the task

Stop

Pauses tracking time for the task

Complete

Marks the task as done and moves it to To Verify if verification is required

Search & Filter Features

Search Functionality

Search Bar Location

At the top-left of the Task List view with a magnifying glass icon

Search by Task Name

Type the name of the task (full or partial text)

Search by Task Identifier

Enter the prefix or number to directly find the task

Key Benefits

Faster Navigation – No need to browse through long lists

Accurate Results – Supports both names and unique identifiers

Time-Saving – Ideal for projects with a large number of tasks

Sort Functionality

Sort tasks by due date, priority, or recently viewed

Advanced Filter Options

Filter Options

Advanced filtering options for task management

1. Template Filter

Filter tasks based on pre-defined templates and approval stages

Stage 1 is only for approval

Testing - check approval - reporting user off

Check related - with approval

2. Date Filter

Select specific date ranges to display tasks within chosen periods

From: Date picker for the start date

To: Date picker for the end date

3. Priority Filter

Filter tasks based on priority level with clickable tags

Critical Step: High-priority tasks

Major Leap: Important tasks

Energy Booster: Motivational tasks

4. Label Filter

Filter tasks based on assigned labels and categories

New--Engineering Project

Critical Bug

Development

Expand/Collapse Features

Expand Option

Shows full task details including description

Displays assigned user(s) and due date

Shows tags/labels, subtasks and dependencies

Collapse Option

Shows only essential task information

Task title and assignee avatar

Due date if set

Benefits

Space Saving

Saves screen space when handling a large number of tasks

Improved Focus

Shows details only when needed for better concentration

Task Management Features

Task Duplication

Steps for Duplication

Select Task to duplicate

Click Duplicate button

System creates copy with identical details

Redirect to To-Do tab to view new task

Task Deletion

Deletion Confirmation Required

User must enter "confirm delete" to proceed

Removes all related subtasks and reminders

Stops recurring instances and clears chat history

Export/Import Functionality

Export Functionality

Export tasks to PDF or Excel format

Export Functionality

Export Formats

PDF or Excel (XLS) format

Selectable Fields

Task, Assignee, Priority, Start Date, Due Date, Client's Name

Import Functionality

Bulk Upload

Upload CSV file with task data

Template Available

Download sample CSV file for correct formatting

Add More Fields using Widgets

Widget Customization

Customize task list fields using widgets

How It Works

Open Widget Menu

Click on the "+" icon in the Task List header

Select Fields to Display

Choose from available fields with toggle switches

Rearrange Field Order

Drag and drop fields using the drag handle

Key Benefits

Customizable View – Personalize according to workflow

Quick Access – Enable important fields instantly

Flexible Layout – Rearrange fields based on preference

Streamlined Tracking – Show only relevant information

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