Workflow Manager Users Guide

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Task Scheduler - Update Status/Transfer Task Screen

Using the Update Status/Transfer Task screen you can:

  • Update the status of a task to either closed or suspended.
  • Transfer a task to a group or individual.
  • Enter time spent input for the task.


To access the Update Task Status screen do one of the following:
  • While in the Inbox screen, select the individual task then click the Status button.
  • While in the Projects screen, select the desired department or group in the left pane of the screen, select the specific project in the right pane of the screen and click on the "Details" toolbar icon. Then select the individual task of the project and click the Status toolbar icon.


To update the task status:
  • Access the Update Status screen from either the Inbox screen or the Projects screen.
  • Click to select either "closed" or "suspended" for the new task status.
  • The default setting of "no change" is provided to allow you to use this screen for reasons other than to change status.
  • Click the OK button.


The status of a task can be manually updated to either "closed" or "suspended" in the Update Task Status screen. WorkflowManager automatically handles the other task status options of; assigned, available, waiting on dependency, and waiting on form submission, based upon the criteria used when the task is created in the project.

To transfer a task:
  • Access the Update Status screen from either the Inbox screen or the Projects screen.
  • Select the appropriate Department and Group, Department and Individual, Related Contact, or Other contact for the transfer from the list. Your choice of Department determines the selections that are available for Group and Individuals.
  • The default setting of "Do Not Transfer" is provided to allow you to use this screen for reasons other than transfers.
  • Click the OK button.


If a task is transferred to a Group, the task is placed on the Group Inbox list for that respective group. An individual of that Group may then claim the task. If a task is transferred to an Individual, the task is placed on the Inbox list of that individual.

To enter time spent on a task while transferring or updating a task:
  • Access the Update Status screen from either the Inbox screen or the Projects screen.
  • Click to select either "Time Spent on Task" or "Worked on Task from" and enter the appropriate time information.


Two user preferences are provided for time spent data entry. Choose from one of the following, actual time spent, and start / end format.

For example, you may wish to enter 50 minutes total time was spent on a specific task, or you may wish to enter that you started work on the task at 10:00 and ended work on the same task at 10:50. Both methods of input will track a total of 50 minutes for that task. Both methods are correct, we suggest you choose the time tracking method that works best for you.

You can also attach a file when you are updating the status by clicking on the paperclip above the text area when it is available. The program will display a box that asks you for the location of the file. Navigate to the correct directory and file and click on Open. The program will attach the file in the text area and include in the Related Items tab when you click on OK to close the status dialog