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    1. Enable multi-user Task Management

      Hi,

      Currently, when 2 (or more) users are opening the same file, a change one
      made is not seen by the other, until he re-opens the application.

      A "push tier" is one possible solution to pass changes to the other users.

      Best regards,
      Kobi

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      • Better control over task order

        I think there should be a smoother way to re-order tasks. I'm a bit long-winded here, but I do think finding a way to address this would be a major improvement for taskcoach...

        Here's how i see the problem: Task dependency (not yet implemented) partially address this, but falls short if you plan to tackle subtasks from more than one parent task in the short term. Priority is helpful, but falls short in that you have to manually go in and increase or decrease tasks one at a time to get them into an order of what you would like… more

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        • Sync with Google tasks

          I suggest you make a way to import google tasks from the web and replicate back, so we can keep track on the move, or just export a list to google tasks

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          • Task Activity log

            I'd like to see a facility to add log entries to a task. This would allow short notes to be attached to tasks as I work on them. These log entries should be date and time stamped to give the user a feel for the flow of activity.

            Such a feature would be a huge help for many, I suspect who need a feature to help remember what got done to a task and when it happened, even though the task itself is not yet done.

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            • Add report builder or parameter-based effort reports

              I would like to see more customizable reports in Task Coach, specifically in relation to reporting periods and grouping (by category.)

              For example:
              - Daily summary of effort between Date 1 and Date 2 for all tasks tagged with a selected category.

              Currently effort can be filtered by details, day, week or month. Sometimes the month or week that I want to report on does not align with a regular work week. Being able to set the start and end date would be a major improvement.

              A tally of the total time spent would also be a nice addition to… more

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              • Possibility fo re-arrange columns with drag and drop

                Being able to re-arrange the displayed columns with a simple drag & drop would be a good feature. Then you could prioritize the columns that are most important to you.

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                • Synchronization between multiple desktops

                  I found a similar suggestion was made but closed as being too vague. Sorry I too am vague -- but I do not know how the feature I would like should be implemented as I don't know what is available. I can only describe problem and hope it makes sense to solve it?

                  I use the 'same' tasklist file on on three Windows PCs - two desktop machines and one netbook. I tried using one copy on USB stick but I do not have ready access to USB ports on one of the machines, making that method difficult.

                  My problem… more

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                  • Task Notes Pane

                    incorporate a preview pane below the task pane showing the task notes and attachments, like the outlook preview pane

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                    • Export to iCalendar format

                      Thunderbird's calendar program (and others) support the newer iCalendar file format. By adding support for this export format it should provide the ability for users to view their tasks in a calendar format without making huge changes to the task coach program. (by using calendar tools to do the UI for that mode.) Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_applications_with_iCalendar_support

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                      • Don't count weekends in days remaining

                        I think that some people use the program for the job (as me), and the days
                        of weekends don't be used for work, but in the attribute column of days
                        remainding, it count all the week.
                        For example, I have a task that must be completed before 20 of may of 2009
                        (Wednesday) and today is 14 of may of 2009 (Thursday), then program mark 6
                        days left. But in Saturday and Sunday I don't work and therefore I really
                        have 4 days only.

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                        • User defined hotkeys (keyboard shortcuts)

                          I would like to see a "keyboard shortcuts" option in the preferences menu that allowed the user to use any desired key for an action.

                          For instance i would prefer to use <cntrl-UP> to increase a task priority instead of <cntrl-I>. Or assign <a> to open attachments...

                          Thanks again for the great software. I'll pledge 5 EU for implementation.

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                          • Include a checkbox in the task list to mark items completed with a single click

                            Right now (unless I'm missing something) I have to click to select a task, then move up and click the "completed" button in the toolbar.

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                            • Add custom fields

                              I would like to have a few fields that the default system does not supply. I would be great if I could add my own custom fields.

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                              • Print single tasks

                                It would be quite a nice feature to print a single task with all the details and with or without all the subtasks.

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                                • FTP Sync

                                  The .tsk file is uploaded to (downloaded from) FTP server each time it is opened (closed) if needed. The FTP parameters are indicated in the preferences.
                                  So I can do my jobs at work and find an updated TC list at home or wherever I am, update it and find it updated the next time I'm at work.

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                                  • Adding an "edit" viewer

                                    I suggest adding the option for a new "Edit" viewer. This would be an optional viewer that can placed to be always viewed, similar to other viewers.

                                    This "Edit" viewer would simply be an edit view of whatever object currently has focus (if the object has an edit option).

                                    For example, if a category has focus then the edit options of that category are displayed and edits can be done and saved automatically. If focus is then switched to a task, then the "Edit" viewer will display the editing options for that task. This allows for increased editing efficiency and… more

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                                    • Import or sync tasks with Outlook on Windows

                                      I would like to have te ability to sync tasks with Outlook tasks or, at least, import them from time to time.

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                                      • new Row with Fixed Fee only on completion?

                                        the total fee is resulting in all of the child items even if they aren't finished. It would be nice if there was a option or a new Row with only finished total fees.
                                        many thanks for the programm so far

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                                        • Can you offer reminder with alarm sound?

                                          An alarm with sound is more helpful when reminding of a task. Please provide this feature.

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                                          • Port a Version for Maemo

                                            Nokia's Maemo for smartphones/tablets is sorely lacking in a good task manager. Maemo (maemo.org) is based on Debian-Linux. There's a guide for porting app.'s here: http://tinyurl.com/lsrblv I'd be happy to help with any efforts.

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