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This feature is only available when the date fields are app data and not mapped to Jira fields. When mapping with Jira fields, it must follow Jira’s specifications; only 1 assignee is allowed. To set up this, visit the Date Fields Mapping Setting Guide. |
In TimePlanner, there are four primary methods to schedule a task on the schedule board.
Schedule for Members
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Plan Tasks on the Schedule Board
1. Use the “New Plan” Button:
Click on the "New Plan" button to activate the Planning Dialog.
Within this dialog, you have the option to search for and select an issue to schedule on the board. Ensure you adjust the Assignee, Capacity, and Start/End
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date for the task to tailor it to your project's needs and resources accurately.
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Use the Issue Box:
On the schedule board, click the "Issues" buttonto open the Issue Box.
Enter the desired issue key or summary in the search bar to quickly locate the task you intend to schedule → For a more targeted search, you can also filter issues by Basic Filter (Projects, Assignees, Issue Types, Statuses
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) or JQL filter to find exactly what you're looking for.
Drag and drop the located issue onto the appropriate spot on the board for scheduling or assigning/reassigning tasks to other members.
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Planning directly on a Specific Date or Range of Dates:
For a more direct task-planning approach, click on a date or select a range of dates on the calendar to open adialog. Within this dialog, you have two options:
Plan for an existing issue by entering the issue summary or issue key or selecting from issues recently viewed.
Create a new issue, then add this issue as a plan to the board.
The task will be scheduled for the date or range of dates you initially selected.
4. Planning via Jira Issue Detail:
Schedule
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task plans directly from the Jira issue detail page, ensuring seamless alignment between Jira and your TimePlanner project management activities.
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Open a Jira Issue
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Click on the “Open TeamBoard TimePlanner”option at the right panel.
Select "Add Plan" to initiate task scheduling within TimePlanner.
Set the Start Date and End Date to define the task's duration (the overall timeline of the task). Specify the Hours/day to indicate the effort required per day for the task.
Click “Plan” to finish.
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Schedule in Jira issue detail: you can also schedule each task on the Jira issue detail page.
Advanced Feature: Plan a Task for Multiple Resources
Overcoming Jira Limitations: Unlike Jira, which restricts tasks to a single assignee, TimePlanner allows you to schedule one issue for multiple resources. This functionality is available when using app data for date fields, bypassing Jira's single-assignee limitation.
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3 efficient ways to assign a Jira issue to several users within TimePlanner:
1. Direct Scheduling from Jira Issue Details
Navigate to the Jira issue detail page you want to schedule → Open a Jira issue.
Click on "Open TeamBoard TimePlanner" to access the scheduling features.
Select "Add Plan" and fill in the necessary
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fields like Start Date, End Date, and Hours/day for the first assignee.
To add another team member to the same task, simply click "Add Plan" again and repeat the process, adjusting the dates and effort as needed for each additional assignee.
2. Using the Planning
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Detail
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on an existing task
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to open “Planning Detail”
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After entering or selecting the task details, proceed to add assignees by clicking on the “Add” button.
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Choose additional assignees from the provided list.
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Click “Plan” to finish.
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Clicking on the “+New plan” button to create more task plans for other members
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Locate the task card on your TimePlanner board.
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Planning Dialog
Click on a date or select a range of dates on the calendar to open a dialog.
Then choose
button to add more AssigneesA list of assignable users will appear, allowing you to select multiple team members to assign the task to, facilitating collaborative task management.
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Repetitive Planning
TimePlanner enables the scheduling of repetitive tasks, allowing you to assign the same task to a member with varying dates and working hours. To facilitate task repetition, you can:
Modify the Planning Date: Open the Planning Dialog by right-click to a task and choose the “Planning Detail” option, then simply update the planning date to schedule the task for another occurrence.
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Plan Again on a New Date: Click on the calendar at your desired date, then search for and select the issue you wish to plan again, effectively duplicating the task for a new time frame.
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Schedule in Jira issue detail: you can also schedule each task on the Jira issue detail page.
Task Planning History
View the history logs of your task planning to better track changes and adjustments over time.
To view the Task Planning History, go to Planning detail > History
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Learn more: How to effectively update your tasks and modify planning details