Task Overview

Tasks are objects that are attached to assets and shots and provide the primary source of user assignments. While tasks can traditionally be thought of as actions that need to be completed to create the parent, they can be anything you wish to attach to an asset or a shot. All tasks have a start and end date with an independent estimated hours for completion. Tasks can be assigned directly to an individual users and scheduled on the Task Timeline.

Each task is a container for all items and information that make up the individual task.

These items include:

Details	Task details contain all default and custom fields created for tasks.
User Assignment	Tasks can be assigned to an individual user.
Task Scheduling	Tasks include a start and end date with an independent estimated hours. Timecards linked to the task will have their hours go towards the overall progress of the task. Tasks can additionally be scheduled on the Task Timeline.
Task Notes	Notes can be assigned directly to a task. Task notes are used when a message needs to be shared with the user assigned to the task. This feature is explained further in the Notes section of the documentation.
Task Review	Task Review contains all review items uploaded to the task. This feature is explained further in the Review section of the documentation.
Task Renders	Renders track information related to renders of scene files including associated elements and review items. Renders are logged on tasks through the UI or automatically via the API or Thinkbox Software® Deadline® Pipeline Integration for NIM. This feature is explained further in the Renders section of the documentation.

Tasks can be accessed via multiple views which allows for different types of interaction. The dashboard task view is shown here.