Dynamic blocks

Dynamic blocks are special blocks in task descriptions with variables and formulas that are calculated each time a task is opened. You can use dynamic blocks to display values of:

• variables;
• formulas using time;
• formulas that refer to long chains of Planfix objects that frequently change;
• counterparty or project fields.

Dynamic blocks can be added to task descriptions when editing or creating a task:

A dynamic block can also be added to the task template and the custom field of type "Text":

To do this, the "Use text editor" option must be enabled for the field.

Dynamic block settings

• Click the three dots in curly brackets to add a variable or formula to the block:

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• Here you can also select the type of result you'd like to see and the background color it will be displayed on.

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• Generate a variable:

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• Or create a formula using variables:

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Here's how a dynamic block would be displayed in a table when editing a task description:

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To edit a dynamic block, click the three dots.

When you open a task, the data in any dynamic blocks in it are recalculated, and the result is shown:

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Important

• Only variables and formulas without text can be added to dynamic blocks.
• Dynamic blocks help in cases where calculated fields can't get the job done.

Go To

• Main task information
• Tasks
• Feature Description