Create a task

Create a task when you identify a unit of work that you want to track to completion as part of your project.

1. In the CollabNet Site Browser view, right-click a TeamForge task folder and select Create Task.
2. In the task editor, provide a title and description for the task.
3. Assign the task a priority between 1 (highest) and 5 (lowest).
4. Assign the task to an individual. Click the Assigned To button to list the project members to whom you can assign the task.
5. Assign the task a status.
   • Not Started
   • OK
   • Warning
   • Alert
   • Complete
6. Give the task a start and end date. Click the calendar icon to select dates.
7. In the Estimated Effort field, write the time you think is needed to complete the task.
   Note: On sites running TeamForge 5.2 or earlier, this field is called Estimated Hours.
8. Specify whether the time estimate is based on a five-day or seven-day calendar.
   Note: Choose a seven-day calendar to assign a start or end date that falls on on a weekend.
9. Click Submit to submit your changes to the server and save your work.