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Version: Early Access

Managing Tasks with the Task Drawer

Overview​

The Task Drawer is a central interface in Digital.ai Release that enables comprehensive task management within your release workflow. This powerful feature allows you to view, configure, and manage tasks without leaving the release flow, providing a seamless experience for both manual and automated task management.

Key Features​

The Task Drawer offers several essential capabilities that streamline your task management process:

  • Integrated task management alongside the workflow

  • Unified interface for manual, automated, and container-based tasks

  • Real-time task updates and notifications

  • Comprehensive task configuration options

  • Collaborative features including comments and file attachments

    Task Drawer Overview

Task Drawer Components​

The Task Drawer consists of several key components, each serving specific functions in task management. Let's explore each section in detail.

Header Section​

The header section serves as your primary navigation and control center within the Task Drawer. It contains three distinct areas:

Top Header​

  • Displays the task context as Release title / Phase title
  • Provides non-clickable breadcrumbs for orientation

Main Header Actions​

Access these powerful task management features through the ellipsis menu three-dot menu:

  • Change type: Modify task type

  • Duplicate: Create task copies

  • Copy ID: Get task identifier

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    Task ID format: Applications/Folder{identifier}/Release{identifier}/Phase{identifier}/Task{identifier}

  • Copy URL: Get direct task link

  • View history: Access change logs

  • Delete task: Remove task permanently

    Header Menu Options

Quick Actions​

Easily access frequently used functions in the top-right corner:

  • Maximize/minimize drawer
  • Refresh task
  • View task type (hover)
  • Edit task title
  • Close drawer
  • Access help documentation

Task Management Features​

The Task Drawer provides robust management capabilities through several key features:

Task Control​

  1. Lock/Unlock Tasks

  2. Status Flags Signal task status with color-coded flags:

    • Black: Normal status
    • Orange: Needs attention
    • Red: At risk
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    Customize flag messages for detailed status information

  3. Watcher Management

    • Start/stop watching tasks
    • Add additional watchers
    • Receive task event notifications
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    Watcher changes are logged in release history

Core Task Sections​

The Task Drawer organizes its main functionality into seven key tabs, each focusing on specific aspects of task management. Let's explore each tab in detail:

1. Overview Tab​

The Overview tab serves as your primary workspace for basic task configuration and management. Here you'll find:

  • Assignee Management

    1. Hover over "Unassigned" placeholder
    2. Select users or teams from dropdown
    3. Use "Assign to me" for quick self-assignment

  • Description Management

    1. Click "Add a Description" placeholder
    2. Enter task details
    3. Save changes

    Overview Section

2. Activity Tab​

The Activity tab centralizes all task-related communications and updates in one place:

Activity Section

Features​

Utilize these powerful communication tools:

  • Real-time comment updates

  • @mentions for team notifications

  • Comment filtering (User/System)

  • Log viewing for automated tasks

  • Live container logs

  • Download capability for live logs

    tip

    Press Shift + Enter for new line in comments

3. Scheduling Tab​

The Scheduling tab provides comprehensive timing and execution controls for your tasks:

Scheduling Options

Configuration Options​

Manage your task timing with these settings:

  • Set start and end dates
  • Configure task duration
  • Manage blackout periods
  • Control environment availability

4. Conditions Tab​

The Conditions tab allows you to define execution rules and handle failures effectively:

Preconditions​

Precondition Setup

Failure Handling​

Failure Handler Configuration

Options include:

  • Skip task
  • Restart phase
  • Custom failure actions

5. Attributes Tab​

Use the Attributes tab to manage task properties and relationships:

Attributes Configuration

  • Link deployments to deliveries
  • Manage application versions
  • Set environment IDs
  • Add filterable tags

6. Attachments Tab​

The Attachments tab provides a central location for managing task-related files:

Attachments Management

  • Upload files
  • Drag-and-drop support
  • Attachment organization

7. History Tab​

The History tab maintains a comprehensive audit trail of all task-related activities:

History Tracking

View Options​

Navigate through task history using these tools:

  • Filter by user/activity
  • Sort by timestamp
  • Track all task modifications
  • Monitor user actions
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Use the search functionality to quickly locate specific history entries