Tasks > Conditional Colouring

Introduction

Using different color schemes on data fields can be handy for getting overviews by custom criteria (f.e task statuses, locations etc). Colouring can be used only with tasks and projects using 'List of values' custom data field type.

Must-know about this feature

To start using color schemes feature with predefined values, you must first create task or project custom data fields and enter custom values.

Create color schemes for tasks

1. Create a 'List of values (coloring)' type task custom data field 
Assign the values you have added to your tasks your tasks.
2. Open 'Color taskbars by' section
Select the field that you created under 'Task custom field' section.



3. Select a color for each status/field
In the example below, the fields are marked in striped green for 'Done', blue for 'In progress', orange for 'Planned'.



4. Your tasks are now colored according to predefined task statuses
You can change the color scheme the same way you applied it.

Create color schemes for projects

1. Create a 'List of values (coloring)' type project custom field
Assign added custom data field's values to your projects.
2. Open 'Color taskbars by' section
Select the field you created under 'Project custom field' section.



3. The color legend with custom values/statuses appears
Select a color for each status/field.



4. Your tasks are now colored according to predefined project statuses
You can change the coloring the same way you applied it.

You can use conditional coloring for so much more than just keeping an eye on the task or project status. You can visually prioritize projects or add a project manager or a location. Really think about your needs and the options that the scheduling tool is giving you.