Roadmap Guide

Introduction

The TaskRoadmap module helps to organize and assign project tasks, divide them into sub tasks, and then define the various milestones, to form a detailed project work roadmap.

The the roadmap and the detailed breakdown of tasks available for anyone who needs to know what's going on.

The features include:

• Suggestions - Feedback can be posted about projects by users and anonymous visitors.
• Tasks - An archive of all tasks that need to be completed in relation to the project.
• Milestones - Definable points along the project life cycle such as releases, versions, sprints or whatever suits the project.
• Roadmap - An overview of the project milestones and the tasks required to reach them.

Getting Started...

Notes:

• If you have not logged in you will need to do so by clicking Sign In at the top right of the page.
• A project must be created and selected/activated (from the current project menu at top left) before planning data can be created.
• Exception: These restrictions do not apply to posting suggestions; suggestions can be posted by anonymous visitors and don't require a current project to be selected (though it is recommended where applicable).

1. Publish the "post suggestion" link
   1. Click Feedback -> Suggestions on the menu on the left.
   2. Click the Link Info button.
   3. If the link is for a specific project then ensure that it's selected/activated in the current project list.
   4. Publish the post suggestion link where it's easy for users of your project(s) to follow it.
   5. Anyonymous or identified/registered users can quickly and easily post suggestions/feedback by following the link.
2. Post suggestions
   1. Click Feedback -> Suggestions on the menu (left).
   2. Click the Post Suggestion button.
3. Create and assign tasks
   1. Click Development -> Tasks on the menu (left).
   2. Click the Create Task button.
   3. Complete the form.
4. Define milestones
   1. Click Development -> Milestones on the menu (left).
   2. Click the Create Milestone button.
   3. Complete the form.
5. Re-order project milestones if necessary
   1. Click Development -> Milestones on the menu (left).
   2. Click the Up or Down links to re-position milestones.
6. View project roadmap
   1. Click Development -> Roadmap on the menu (left).
   2. Browse the milestones and corresponding tasks in the roadmap.

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