Automated Duration Updates

[AdamVl]

Hi all, I've been looking for a way to get the task duration (in days) to automatically update. For instance, if Task A is to have an item approved by management before moving onto Task B, and I have the duration of Task A set for 3 days, I want one day to be automatically added to the duration of Task A each day until it is marked as complete, so that I don't have to manually add to the duration every day (because as we all know, sometimes approvals can take much longer than we hope!). Has anyone found a setting that would allow this? Thanks, Adam Adam Vlach Advantage | ForbesBooks

[Doug_Den_Hoed__AtAppStore]

Hi Adam, While there is no "auto extend duration" button as such, I suggest you consider using "https://support.workfront.com/hc/en-us/articles/217182397-Understanding-the-Projected-Completion-Date-for-Projects-Tasks-and-Issues">Projected Dates instead, which is a common way to detect and monitor such types of slippage (without having to continually rework your plan). Regards, Doug Doug Den Hoed - AtAppStore Got Skills? Lend a hand! https://community.workfront.com/participate/unanswered-threads

[JaredMauch]

Adam, Try what Doug suggests, but I would also post the feature your're looking for in the Idea Exchange. I'm sure there are others out there who would like the same functionality as you do. Good luck! Jared Mauch Crown Equipment Corporation

[Doug_Den_Hoed__AtAppStore]

Hi Jared and Adam, If you (or others) would prefer to have Planned Duration on certain (late) Tasks automatically extend every day until the Task is marked as Complete, our "http://store.atappstore.com/product/ubercalc/">UberCalc solution can do that (among other things). Regards, Doug Doug Den Hoed - AtAppStore Got Skills? Lend a hand! https://community.workfront.com/participate/unanswered-threads