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'''Recurring (periodic) tasks''' are very convenient to use in business processes. For example, you can use them easily configure monthly work schedules for accounting departments or a set reminder for paying the phone bill.


Recurring (periodic) tasks are very convenient to use in business processes. For example, you can use them easily configure monthly work schedules for accounting departments or set reminders about paying the phone bill.
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== Setting up task recurrence ==
==How recurring tasks work==
To set up a recurring task, click on the icon with the circular arrows when creating or editing a task:


All recurring tasks are created using a recurrence template. A template is created automatically when you set the "recurring" criterion in a task. Templates for recurring tasks are located in the Tasks - Recurring section.
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In the pop-up window that appears, set the parameters for when to create the task:


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Once you have saved these parameters, the task becomes a recurring task, and a corresponding recurrence template appears in the '''Tasks / Recurring''' section:


These templates are also indicated with a special "recurring" icon. Templates for recurring tasks can be edited; once changes are saved, they will be applied to all tasks created using the template.
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The parameters from this template will be used for all subsequent creations of the recurring task: duration, end date, checklist, files, etc.


At the date and time of the next recurrence of the task, it's created automatically based on the recurrence template. This also means that when a recurring task is created, it doesn't appear in the task list until the recurrence time that you set.
'''NOTE:''' The recurrence parameters set in the pop-up window only determine the condition (date) when the periodic task is to be created. The duration and end date parameters are configured in the recurrence template, just like in a standard [[Task templates | task template]].


PlanFix automatically creates a similar task with new dates after a specified interval. The assigned employee is notified about the task's creation. Automatically created tasks must be completed and closed like any other task.


==Setting task recurrence frequency==
The system automatically creates recurring tasks until the specified recurrence period ends. '''After the recurrence period ends, the templates for recurring tasks are moved to the recycle bin'''.
To create a recurring task, click the image with the circle arrow when creating or editing any task:


If required, the recurrence process can be deactivated before the specified end date. To do this, click on the recurrence icon in the task list or on the task card and click on "Do not repeat again":


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In the recurrence settings window, you can navigate to a list of tasks that were created with the same recurrence template:


In the window that opens, set the conditions for when the task should be created:
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You can view tasks that have been planned but not yet created in the Planner under "Task calendar by days" and "Full calendar." The tasks themselves are created at the time of their recurrence:


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== Examples for creating recurring tasks ==
*[[A daily task that needs to be completed within a day]]
*[https://s.pfx.so/pf/bQ/T6sRik.jpg Task that repeats every other week on Tuesdays and Thursdays]
*[https://s.pfx.so/pf/px/UUBNwz.jpg Task that repeats on the last day of every]
*[https://s.pfx.so/pf/8P/KLQf1T.jpg Task that repeats on the last friday of every month]
*[https://planfix.com/blog/teamwork/issuing-invoices-on-a-schedule/ Invoicing according to a schedule]


Once you save these settings, the task will be recurring, and a corresponding template based on this task will appear in the Task Templates. All subsequent recurring tasks will use the settings from this template: duration, due date, checklist, files, etc.
== Important ==
 
*Recurring tasks can be used in template trees, even nested within each other. The mechanism for creating tasks in such cases is described in this help article: [[Recurring tasks in template trees]].
* Recurring tasks can be added to [[Project templates | project templates]]. After creating a project with such a template, they are created with the specified frequency. If a recurring task is to be created independently of the project creation from the template, specify a separate recurrence template for tasks not tied to the project template, as shown above.
 
===PLEASE NOTE===
The recurrence settings assigned in the pop-up window specify only the condition when the recurring task should be created (the date). Duration and end date are set in the corresponding task templates.
 
 
After a set period of time, Planfix will automatically create a task identical to the one originally created, but with new deadlines. The assignee will be notified about the new task. This automatically generated task must be completed and finalized like any other task.
 
 
Planfix will create recurring tasks automatically until the date you specify. You can disable recurrence before the end date, if needed. To disable recurrence, simply click the recurrence button in the task list, or click the "Do not repeat again" button in the task card:
 
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In the window for viewing recurrence settings, you can go to a list of tasks created using the recurrence template:
 
 
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== Useful ==
*If you actively use recurring tasks and have accumulated many recurring templates in your account, creating several [[Template filters | template filters]] may be useful.





Latest revision as of 13:59, 1 April 2024

Recurring (periodic) tasks are very convenient to use in business processes. For example, you can use them easily configure monthly work schedules for accounting departments or a set reminder for paying the phone bill.

Setting up task recurrence

To set up a recurring task, click on the icon with the circular arrows when creating or editing a task:

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In the pop-up window that appears, set the parameters for when to create the task:

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Once you have saved these parameters, the task becomes a recurring task, and a corresponding recurrence template appears in the Tasks / Recurring section:

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The parameters from this template will be used for all subsequent creations of the recurring task: duration, end date, checklist, files, etc.

NOTE: The recurrence parameters set in the pop-up window only determine the condition (date) when the periodic task is to be created. The duration and end date parameters are configured in the recurrence template, just like in a standard task template.

PlanFix automatically creates a similar task with new dates after a specified interval. The assigned employee is notified about the task's creation. Automatically created tasks must be completed and closed like any other task.

The system automatically creates recurring tasks until the specified recurrence period ends. After the recurrence period ends, the templates for recurring tasks are moved to the recycle bin.

If required, the recurrence process can be deactivated before the specified end date. To do this, click on the recurrence icon in the task list or on the task card and click on "Do not repeat again":

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In the recurrence settings window, you can navigate to a list of tasks that were created with the same recurrence template:

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You can view tasks that have been planned but not yet created in the Planner under "Task calendar by days" and "Full calendar." The tasks themselves are created at the time of their recurrence:

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Examples for creating recurring tasks

Important

  • Recurring tasks can be used in template trees, even nested within each other. The mechanism for creating tasks in such cases is described in this help article: Recurring tasks in template trees.
  • Recurring tasks can be added to project templates. After creating a project with such a template, they are created with the specified frequency. If a recurring task is to be created independently of the project creation from the template, specify a separate recurrence template for tasks not tied to the project template, as shown above.

Useful

  • If you actively use recurring tasks and have accumulated many recurring templates in your account, creating several template filters may be useful.


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