====Tasks====

A task is the sub-unit of an activity. Each activity is made up of one or more tasks. See also [[en:software:tim:process_structure | Structure of a process]]. An activity is completed only when all of its assigned tasks have been completed. \\
A task is a concrete work step that must be executed by an employee before the next process step can be started. \\
The [[en:software:tim:task_assignment | task assignment]] determines who is assigned to the task.

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Tasks have a name, a description, a direct [[en::software:tim:task_assignment | assignment]] (if required), and can contain [[en:software:signavio:insert_links| links]].

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^ Element ^ Description ^
| **1** | Direct access to the [[en:software:tim:task_properties | properties]] of a task is possible with this symbol. |
| **2** | This column contains the name of the task. |
| **3** | This column contains the executor of the task, if one has been assigned. |
| **4** | This column contains the working group of the task, if one has been entered. |
| **5** | The symbol in this column indicates whether the task is an [[en:software:tim:ad_hoc_tasks | AdHoc]] task. |
| **6** | This shows if [[en:software:signavio:insert_links| links]] are available and if, so (if the symbol is colored-in) the overview window of the links can be viewed directly. |
| **7** | This shows if [[en:software:tim:instance_context_documents | documents ]] are stored for the task and if so (if the symbol is colored-in) the overview window of the documents can be accessed directly. |
| **8** | This shows if [[en:software:tim:notes | notes ]] are stored for the task and if so (if the symbol is colored-in) the overview window of the notes can be accessed directly. |
| **9** | With this symbol the Smartform can be opened in a separate window. |
| **10** | This checkbox is used to indicate if a task is [[en:software:tim:finish_tasks | finished]]. |