Modifying the properties of a task

You can change the information about a task that is assigned to you.

Procedure

  1. Right-click over the task whose properties you want to modify, and select Properties.

    To find a task, see Finding an object.

  2. In the Properties dialog box, modify the fields in the Properties tab, as required.

    The default modifiable fields are as follows:

    • Synopsis

      The synopsis is a one line summary of the task.

    • Release

      Release is a property that identifies a project or task that is specific to a particular deployment.

    • Priority

      Priority is a property that gauges the importance of the task.

    • Subsystem

      Subsystem is a property that specifies the software subsystem for the task. For example, if you develop a client-server software application, your subsystems might be client, server, and communication.

    • Platform

      Platform is a property that specifies the hardware platform applicable to the logical change.

    • Resolver

      Resolver is the name of the person assigned to complete the task.

    • Estimated/Actual Effort

      Set these dates to add an estimated and actual time frame in whatever time increment (hours, days, months) for the task effort.

    • Estimated Completion Dates

      Use the calendar to add an estimated date of completion for the task.

    • Modifiable In

      If your team uses Rational Synergy Distributed, you can assign a task to a user in a different database, then use the Resolver list to set the resolver name.

  3. Modify the description in the Description tab, if necessary. A description is a multiline explanation about code changes made to fix the task.
  4. Add or remove objects in the Objects tab, if necessary.

    To add objects, click the plus sign. The Select Object dialog box appears. Use it to select one or more objects to add to the task.

    To remove objects, choose the objects you want to delete and then click the minus sign.

  5. Use the Fix Tasks tab to specify one task to fix another.
  6. Use the Change Requests tab to add or remove associated change requests.
  7. View or modify transfer set membership.
  8. Change the security settings for objects.

    The Security tab displays in this dialog box for teams who have a group security license and have set up groups in their database. Use the Security tab to allow or restrict users to modify and copy the selected task.

  9. Click Apply to save the changes.

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