What are tasks?
Tasks represent activities that need to be completed within a defined timeframe.
Asite supports two types of tasks:
Group Tasks – Tasks assigned to users through groups.
Project Tasks – Tasks assigned to users on files.
Select the Tasks tab to view and manage tasks assigned to you.
Understand the Tasks page
The following image identifies the main areas of the Tasks page.
No. | Option | Description |
1 | My Tasks | Displays all tasks assigned to you. |
2 | Groups | Displays the groups you can access. Select a group to filter the task list. |
3 | Projects | Displays the projects available in the project filter. Select a project to filter the task list. |
4 | Search Group | Search for a group by entering part of its name. |
5 | Create Group | Create a messaging group for assigning Group Tasks. |
6 | Search Project | Search for a project by entering part of its name. |
7 | Complete Task | Marks a task as complete. For Project Tasks, opens the associated file so the task can be completed. This option is unavailable for completed tasks. |
8 | Task Type | Indicates whether the task is a Group Task or a File Task. |
9 | Title | Displays the task title. For Project Tasks, the associated file name and project name are also shown. Select the title to open the associated file. |
10 | Status | Displays the current status of a Group Task and allows changing the status. Available for Group Tasks only. |
11 | Priority | Displays the current priority of a Group Task and allows it to be updated. Available for Group Tasks only. |
12 | Assignee | Displays the user assigned to the task. |
13 | Due Date | Displays the task due date. |
14 | History | Displays the history of a Group Task. |
15 | Edit Task | Edit a Group Task. |
16 | Search Task | Search for a task by entering part of its title. |
17 | Tasks Filter | Filter the task list using the available criteria. |
18 | Group By | Group tasks by due date, priority, or task type. |
Task types
The following task types are available.
Task type | Description |
Group Task | Assigned through groups. You can update the status and priority, edit task details, and view the task history. |
Project Task | Assigned to files. Select the task to open the associated item and complete the assigned work. |
Group Task statuses
Group Tasks support the following statuses:
To Do
Open
In Progress
On Hold
Completed
Cancelled
Archived
Note: Completed Group Tasks appear with a strikethrough in the task list. |
Group Task priorities
Group Tasks support the following priority levels:
Normal
High
Critical
Related articles: My Tasks, Create a Task, Edit a Task, Filters