Copying a task

When you copy a task, it is automatically assigned to you and set as your current task.

Before you begin

To find a task, see Finding an object.

Procedure

  1. Right-click over the appropriate task and choose Copy Task.

    The Copy Task dialog box displays all the fields that are required to complete a task, including custom fields added by a CM administrator. Many of the fields are populated with information from the task you are copying.

  2. Type a new synopsis for the task.
  3. Type a description of the work necessary to complete the task.
  4. Change the release for the task from the Release list, if necessary.
  5. Change the resolver name from the Resolver list, if necessary

    Selecting a resolver specifies who works on the task. The resolver receives mail announcing that you have assigned the task to them.

  6. Enter other properties, as required.
  7. Change the change request that is associated to the current task by typing a new change request ID or by clicking query icon.

    The Select Change Request dialog box appears. Choose the appropriate change request and click OK. The change request ID displays in the Change Request field.

  8. If your team uses Distributed CM, you can assign a task to a user in a different database by using the Modifiable In list box.

    Select the appropriate database, then change the resolver in the Resolver list.

  9. Click OK.
    Note: If you created this task to fix a bad task, create a relationship between the fix task and the bad task. See Specifying one task to fix another for details.

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