General Tasks
The RALS™ SYSTEM provides the ability to manage general tasks. General tasks contain manually entered instructions that are required for completion before the task can be marked as complete by the user.
General Task Execution
When executing a general task, the user will be prompted with the following:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Instructions | Instructions on how to complete the task provided by task creator |
| Instructions URL | URL with instructions on how to complete the task provided by task creator |
| Completion Time | Date and time when the task was completed |
| Locations | Location(s) where task was completed |
| Notes | Open text field that can be used at the user’s discretion |
Institution Access
A general task’s institution identity is defined by user selection when the task is created. The assigned institution cannot be changed later.
Fields
General task fields are located in the following places in the RALS™ SYSTEM:
Data Table Fields
See Tasks - Data Table Fields for more information.
Add Fields
When adding a general task, the fields are defined as follows:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| General | See Tasks Add Fields |
| Criteria | |
| Require Notes on Execution | Enabling this option requires a note to be submitted upon task excution before the task can be completed |
| Associate Locations on Execution | When enabled, the location tree will be available for selection upon task execution |
| Instructions | Open text field for instructing user how to complete the task |
| Instructions URL | URL where instructions for completing task are provided |
| Schedule | |
| Due Time | Date and time task is scheduled to be executed; if multiple time zone support is enabled, it is displayed relative to your time zone and automatic tasks will execute at the time displayed |
| Additional Fields | |
| Repeats | Indicates how often a task schedule repeats |
| Interval | The time that the RALS™ SYSTEM will add to the due date or completion date after completion of a task to calculate the task’s next iteration’s due date |
| Repeats Based On | Execution of task based on due time or completion time |
| Notes | |
| Notes | Open text field that can be used at your discretion |
View or Edit Details Fields
When viewing or editing general task details, the fields are defined as follows:
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Name | Name associated with the task |
| Task Type | Task type associated with the task |
| Institution | Institution associated with the task |
| Criteria | |
| Require Notes on Execution | Enabling this option requires a note to be submitted upon task excution before the task can be completed |
| Associate Locations on Execution | When enabled, the location tree will be available for selection upon task execution |
| Instructions | Open text field for instructing user how to complete the task |
| Instructions URL | URL where instructions for completing task are provided |
| Schedule | |
| Due Time | Date and time task is scheduled to be executed; if multiple time zone support is enabled, it is displayed relative to your time zone and automatic tasks will execute at the time displayed |
| Repeats | Indicates how often a task schedule repeats |
| Interval | The time that the RALS™ SYSTEM will add to the due date or completion date after completion of a task to calculate the task’s next iteration’s due date |
| Repeats Based On | Execution of task based on due time or completion time |
| Notes | |
| Notes | Open text field to be used at the user’s discretion |
| Executions | |
| Execution Status | Execution status associated with the task |
| Execution Time | Indicates the date and time the task was last executed; if multiple time zone support is supported, this is relative to your time zone preference |
| Execution Type | Denotes whether the task was executed automatically or manually |
| Execution By | Indicates the operator who last executed the task |