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Files in Tasks

This article will explain how to configure the Files section when creating a Task in Playbook.

  • Files can be assigned to a Tasks to define required file submissions.

  • A Task cannot be marked as complete until the required files are uploaded.


File Options

  • Within the Files section, the following options are available:

    • Assign Doc Templates

    • Connect Files & Criteria

    • Connect Folder & Criteria


Assign Doc Templates

  • Assign Doc Templates is used when a Task requires a new file to be created from a predefined template.

NOTE: Supported templates include common file formats such as DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX.

  • The Task Owner will:

    • create a file using the selected template

    • upload the file to the specified folder location


Add Document Templates

  1. In the Files section, select Assign Doc Templates.

  2. Click Add More Templates.

  3. Select the required Template from the dropdown.

  4. Click Done.

  5. The selected template will appear in the Create New Task panel.

  6. Select the folder path where the generated file will be uploaded - redo this ss

TIP: Click Add More Templates to assign additional templates as required.


Connect Files & Criteria

  • Connect Files & Criteria is used when existing files must be linked to a Task and validated against defined completion criteria.

  • Files must be selected from a specific folder within the selected Project.

  • In this area, you will select files and define the conditions they must meet for the Task to be complete.


Add Files and Criteria

  1. In the Files section, select Connect Files & Criteria.

  2. Under Select Folder, click Select an Option.

    • NOTE: A Project must be selected in the Project Finder before selecting folders or files. For more information, see Selecting a Project for Playbook.

  3. Locate and select the required folder, then click Add Folder (bottom-right).

  4. Click Add/Connect Files.

  5. Select the required file(s) from the chosen folder.

  6. Click:

    • Associate and Close to finish

    • Associate to add more files

    TIP: Click Create Placeholders to add additional file placeholders.


Task Completion Criteria

  • After connecting files, define the conditions required for Task completion.


Progress Condition

  1. Select a Status.

  2. Select a Purpose of Issue.

TIP: Click + Add More Item to define additional conditions.


Custom Attributes

  1. Select an Attribute Name.

  2. Select the corresponding Attribute Value.

TIP: Click Add More Attributes to add additional Attributes.


Rescind Condition

  1. Select a Status under Rescind Condition.


Task Completion Behaviour

The Task will be considered complete when the connected files meet the defined progress conditions and criteria.


Connect Folder & Criteria

  • Connect Folder & Criteria is used when files or placeholders within a folder must meet defined conditions for the Task to be considered complete.

  • In this option, conditions are applied to all relevant files within the selected folder, including files that already exist or are expected to be uploaded.


Add Folders and Criteria

  1. In the Files section, select Connect Files & Criteria.

  2. Under Select Folder, click Select an Option.

  3. Locate and select the required folder.

  4. Click Add Folder (bottom-right).


Task Completion Criteria

  • After connecting folders, define the conditions required for Task completion.


Progress Condition

  1. Select a Status.

  2. Select a Purpose of Issue.


Custom Attributes

  1. Select an Attribute Name.

  2. Select the corresponding Attribute Value.

TIP: Click Add More Attributes to add additional Attributes.


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