User Activity

Tracking user activity within HiDesc

User Activity

The User Activity section tracks the activities and status updates of a specific user within a defined time period. This helps in monitoring the actions taken by users on various tasks and projects.

User Activity Interface

User Activity Overview

User Selection

The name of the user (e.g., Imran Ahammed) is displayed at the top. This section shows all activities related to the selected user.

Date Range

Filter user activities by selecting specific date ranges. Example: "24 Sept - 25 Sept" displays activities within that period.

Activity Log

Displays a detailed chronological list of all actions performed by the user during the specified time period.

Activity Details

Task Information

Each activity shows complete task context:

  • Task Name and Description - Full task identification
  • Project Category - HR, Development, etc.
  • Priority Level - Medium, High, etc.
  • Duration - Estimated time frames
  • Task Metadata - Labels, tags, and categories

Activity Types

Stopped

Indicates the user stopped working on a task

Started

Indicates the user started working on a task

Changed

Indicates the user changed task status or properties

Verified

Indicates the user verified task completion

Example Activities:

"Imran Ahammed Stopped the Draft HR policy documents (HR – Medium – 3 days)"

"Imran Ahammed Changed the status of Draft HR policy documents (HR – Medium – 3 days)"

"Imran Ahammed Started the Draft HR policy documents (HR – Medium – 3 days)"

"Imran Ahammed Verified the Build user role management module (Development – High – 5 days)"

Date and Time

Precise timestamps indicate exactly when each activity occurred, providing chronological context for all user actions.

Example: "Sep 25, 2025 at 10:19 AM"

Change Tracking

Comprehensive tracking of modifications and ownership changes across all task elements.

  • Editing task names or field values
  • Changing task ownership assignments
  • Modifying sub-tasks and dependencies
  • Updating linked items and relationships

Task Status Transitions

Track the progression of tasks through different status stages, showing how users move work through completion cycles.

To Do → Started

Shows when a task is moved from planning stage to active work

Started → Stopped

Indicates task was started and later paused or interrupted

To Do → In Progress

Shows task progression from planning to active implementation

Started → Verified

Shows task completion and verification process

Activity Export and Sorting

Export Option

Export button for data extraction

Activities can be exported to various file formats (CSV, PDF, Excel) for external analysis, reporting, or archival purposes.

  • Comprehensive data export capabilities
  • Multiple format support
  • Custom date range exports
  • Filtered data extraction

Sorting Option

Multiple sorting criteria available

Sort activities based on various factors to organize and analyze user actions effectively.

  • Date: Chronological or reverse chronological
  • Task Name: Alphabetical organization
  • Action Type: Group by activity category
  • Project: Sort by project association
  • Priority: Organize by urgency levels

Key Features

Real-time Activity Tracking

Keeps track of all user actions on tasks, allowing administrators to view real-time progress and status changes as they happen.

Detailed Action History

Each activity includes complete task context, status information, and action types, providing comprehensive insight into user activities.

Export Functionality

Advanced export capabilities for reporting, auditing, and analysis purposes with multiple format support and filtering options.

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