Directories

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How to Standardize Data Entry with Directories

Standardize data entry in Planfix with directories: pick values from predefined lists, block duplicates, import records and set who can edit entries.

July 31, 2026 4 min read 46
How Planfix Works

How Everything Connects in Planfix: Step-by-Step Setup of a Simple Process

We’ve already used the humble light bulb to show how everything connects in Planfix. Now it’s time to go a little deeper and look at how the setup actually works. This…

September 14, 2026 15 min read 148
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How to Store Team Passwords in Planfix with Access Control

Store team passwords in Planfix directories and choose who can view, edit or delete each entry. A two-minute video on access settings and new directories.

November 19, 2025 4 min read 20
How Planfix Works

How Everything Connects in Planfix: From Custom Fields to Reports

If you're just getting started with Planfix, terms like "data tags," "objects," and "directories" might sound better suited to accountants, system administrators, or…

September 4, 2026 17 min read 131
News

What’s New in Planfix: January- February 2026

January and February may be over, but our efforts to improve Planfix are just getting into full swing. Check out our latest updates and improvements to optimize your…

March 4, 2026 2 min read 183
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What’s New in Planfix: September 2025

Throughout September, the Planfix team was fine-tuning the system. We're excited to announce a host of fixes designed to increase efficiency and improve user experience…

October 3, 2025 2 min read 438
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What’s New in Planfix: May 2025

May’s Planfix update is here, and we're excited to show you new features that will make your life easier and increase productivity. Keep reading for more - there's…

June 2, 2025 3 min read 241
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Recycle Bin in Planfix: How to Restore Deleted Tasks

1-minute video and steps: open the recycle bin in Planfix, restore a deleted task with all its comments, and see what only an admin can delete.

March 12, 2025 4 min read 29
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How to Set Up Income and Expense Accounting in Planfix

3-minute video + steps: set up income and expense accounting in Planfix — install the solution, fill the directories and read the payment report.

December 27, 2024 5 min read 21
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How to Calculate Project Work Hours in Planfix

2-minute video + steps: calculate project work hours in Planfix, set hourly rates in directories, log time with data tags and read labor cost in reports.

December 9, 2024 5 min read 15
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How to Link Directories in Planfix and Filter Entries

2-minute video + steps: link directories in Planfix with a Directory entry field, filter entries, set up quick replies and share entries in comments.

September 16, 2024 4 min read 10
Tips

Business Proposal in Pictures: Add an Image to the Document Template

One of the main goals of Planfix is to streamline routine tasks and operations. If something can be automated and simplified, it should be. This applies to planning…

March 20, 2024 7 min read 325
News

What’s New in Planfix: December 2023 and January 2024

A handy tag shows the number of files you've added, plus there's an option to delete them all in one go: There is now a smaller, more attractive notice window instead of…

February 1, 2024 2 min read 236
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How to Set Up Access Rights in Planfix: Who Sees What

8-minute video + steps: set up access rights in Planfix for tasks, projects, contacts, fields, directories and reports, so employees see only their data.

January 18, 2024 5 min read 8
Tips

Maps in Planfix

Integrating Planfix with Google Maps opens up a new realm of possibilities for managing tasks, contacts, and projects, making these processes even more convenient. You…

December 26, 2023 6 min read 370
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How to Insert Directory Entries into Tasks and Comments

2-minute video + steps: insert directory entries into tasks and comments in Planfix, share instructions by link and paste standard answers to clients.

October 2, 2023 5 min read 8
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Quick Replies in Planfix: Answer Repeat Questions Fast

1-minute video + steps: set up quick replies in Planfix, pick canned responses with an asterisk in a comment and personalize them with variables.

May 3, 2023 4 min read 5
Use Cases

Organize a Knowledge Base in Planfix

This article will guide you in setting up a knowledge base with Planfix. We'll focus on the use of reference directories. Planfix directories are similar to other…

February 17, 2023 3 min read 948
News

What’s New in Planfix: January

We've made printing tasks more efficient by allowing you to pick specific options such as "Description," "Title," "Status," and "Assigner and Creation Date" as separate…

February 1, 2023 2 min read 344

Directories in Planfix

Directories hold data your team uses often but rarely changes, such as products and prices, services and request types. A directory entry field replaces free text with a choice from a list, so filters and reports add up. These articles show how to set up directories and standardize data entry with them.