In the dynamic world of project management, certain milestones are non-negotiable. SiteZeus understands the importance of such fixed dates and introduces the "Marking a Unit Task on Hold" feature within the SiteZeus Development Timeline. This feature allows you to designate specific tasks as 'on hold,' ensuring their estimated completion date remains unaltered, providing clarity and stability in your development timeline.
Step 1: Navigate to the Specific Unit
Begin by navigating to the SiteZeus Development Timeline and selecting the specific unit for which you want to mark a task as 'on hold.' This could be a site, project, renovation, or a reopened project.
Step 2: Locate and Edit the Task
Once you're within the unit, locate the particular task in the timeline that you want to mark as 'on hold.' Click on the 'Edit' option associated with that task to make modifications.
Step 3: Toggle 'Hold the Date' to 'On'
Within the task editing interface, you will find a toggle button labeled 'Hold the Date.' Switch this button to 'On' to mark the task as 'on hold.' This action ensures that the estimated completion date for this task will remain fixed, unaffected by any changes further up the timeline.
Step 4: Update Task
After toggling the 'Hold the Date' button, click the green 'Update Task' button to save your changes. This confirms your decision to mark the task as 'on hold.'
Monitoring On Hold Status
To easily identify tasks that are on hold, a small hand icon will now be displayed on the task. This icon serves as a visual cue, indicating that the task is on hold. You can remove the 'on hold' status at any time by following the same steps and toggling the 'Hold the Date' button to 'Off.'
Conclusion: Date Stability in Dynamic Projects
With the "Marking a Unit Task On Hold" feature in SiteZeus, you can maintain date stability for critical tasks, such as training dates with fixed commitments. Whether it's plane tickets purchased or permits submitted, SiteZeus's 'on hold' functionality ensures that your essential dates remain immune to the typical timeline adjustments caused by the SiteZeus 'waterfall' effect.