Task Properties

A Task in Aphex is more than just a name and a date - this doc breaks down the core elements that make each Task functional, and who has the permission to edit them.

Task Properties

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Tasks properties are the details and metadata that can be assigned to Tasks.

Property	Description	Property Type	Mandatory
Activity ID	Unique identifier automatically assigned to every Task in the plan. Non-editable.	String
Assignee	Users who can help to edit and update a Task	Multi-Select
Blockers	Tick-off items that need to be completed before a task proceeds or finishes	Multi-Select
Calendars	Working and non-working days of a Task	Single Select
Comments	Thread of communication on the Task, with @mentions of other users.	Mentions
Documents	Documents that can be uploaded and attached to Tasks	File
Duration	Duration in working days. Minimum duration of 1 day.	Numeric
End Date	End date	Date
External ID	A custom unique identifier used to connect a task to an external plan, this commonly represents an Activity ID in a master schedule	String
Folder	Structure used to group and organise Tasks in the plan. Typically represents the Project WBS.	Single Select
Labour	Human resources required to deliver the Task	Multi-Select
Location	Visual map of an on-site location of the Task, or description of the off-site location	Single Select
Materials	Material resources required to deliver the Task	Multi-Select
Name	Name given to the Task	String
Notes	Additional notes that can be attached to Tasks	Free text
Owner	User responsible for the Task	Single Select
Package	Custom way of grouping related Tasks in the plan	Single Select
Parent	Parent Task of a Subtask	Single Select
Plant	Equipment and machinery required to deliver the Task	Multi-Select
Related Tasks	Predecessors and Successors. Relationships can exist between Tasks in the form of Logic Links	Multi-Select
Shift	Used to label if work is scheduled during the Day, Afternoon, Night or All.	Single Select
Start	Start date	Date
Subcontractor	Subcontractor responsible for delivering the Task	Single Select
Status	The overall state of a Task	Single Select
Tag	Custom labels used to group, filter, or track tasks across your Project	Multi-Select
Target Date	Milestone Target Date	Date
Work Area	Physical location of a Task on-site, marked-up on a Map	Mark Up

Task Permissions

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Permission	Owner / Admin	Assignee	No Task Role
Delete Task
Duplicate Task
Add Subtasks
Update Task Links
Update Task Dates, Duration, Calendar and Shift
Update Task Blockers
Update Task Tags
Update Task Subcontractor, Labour, Plant and Materials
Update Task Location and Work Area
Update Task Parent
Update Package
Update Folder
Update External ID
Mark as Non-Conflicting
Convert to Milestone
Update Target Date
Update Task Owner
Update Task Assignees
Add Task Comment
Update Task Notes
Update Task Documents
Update Task Status
Update Material Actuals
Record Progress Update