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Batch Functions for Form Tasks

This article will explain how to manage multiple form tasks in bulk using batch processing in Asite.

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Batch processing allows users to perform bulk actions such as clearing, delegating, deactivating or reactivating form tasks; saving time and maintaining consistency across large projects.


How Do I Process Tasks for Forms in Bulk?

  1. Select the required Project.

  2. Navigate to the Project Forms tab.

  3. Click the Distribution sub-tab under Project Forms.

    • All forms distributed to different users will be displayed in the listing area.

  4. Select the tasks you want to process in bulk.

  5. Click the More Options icon (top-right).

  6. Choose one of the following actions:

    • Clear Tasks

    • Delegate Tasks

    • Deactivate Tasks

    • Reactivate Tasks

NOTE:

  • You can process up to 250 records at a time.

  • Batch processing is only available for tasks created within the same project; cross-project batch processing is not available.

TIP: You can also perform batch processing by right-clicking on the selected tasks.


Clear Form Tasks

Required Privileges

Privilege

Description

Can Clear Tasks - Own

Allows clearing of personal tasks.

Can Clear Tasks - Organisation

Allows clearing of tasks created within the user's organisation.

Can Clear Tasks - Workspace

Allows clearing of tasks across the entire project, regardless of which organisation a user is from.


How Do I Clear Form Tasks?

  1. Follow the steps above to access batch processing options.

  2. Select Clear Tasks.

  3. A confirmation message will appear showing the number of successfully cleared tasks.


Delegate Form Tasks

Required Privileges

Privilege

Description

Can Delegate Tasks - Own

Allows delegation of personal tasks.

Can Delegate Tasks - Organisations

Allows delegation of tasks within the user's organisation.

Can Delegate Tasks - Workspace

Allows delegation of tasks across the project, regardless of which organisation a user is from.


How to Delegate Form Tasks?

  1. Follow the steps above to access batch processing options.

  2. Select Delegate Tasks.

  3. A pop-up will appear prompting you to:

    • Assign a new user for the selected task.

    • Set or adjust the due date.

  4. Click Continue to complete.


Understanding Delegate Tasks Inputs

Input

Input Description

To

Enter the user to whom the tasks will be delegated.

Date

Choose how to handle task due dates:

  • Existing Due Date: Keep the current due date.

  • Recalculate Days by Actual Distribution: Recalculate based on task duration from the new assignment date.

  • User Definition: Manually define a new due date.

    • Slide the control all the way to the right to open the calendar and select a new date.


Deactivate Form Tasks

Required Privileges

Privilege

Description

Can Deactivate Document Tasks - Own Org

Allows deactivation of tasks within the user's organisation.

Can Deactivate Document Tasks - All Orgs

Allows deactivation of tasks across all organisations on the project.


How Do I Deactivate Form Tasks?

  1. Follow the steps above to access batch processing options.

  2. Click Deactivate tasks.

  3. A confirmation message will appear showing the number of successfully deactivated tasks.


Reactivate Form Tasks

Required Privileges

Privilege

Description

Can Reactivate Document Tasks - Own Org

Allows reactivation of tasks within the user's organisation.

Can Reactivate Document Tasks - All Orgs

Allows reactivation of tasks across all organisations in the project.


How Do I Reactivate Form Tasks?

  1. Follow the steps above to access batch processing options.

  2. Select Reactivate Tasks.

  3. A confirmation message will appear showing the number of successfully reactivated tasks.

NOTE: The Reactivate Tasks option remains greyed out until there are deactivated tasks within your project. If no tasks have been deactivated, this option will not be clickable.


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