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AndyBrown
March 8, 2023
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Looking for a way to link or "alias" tasks in workfront...

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Looking for a way to link or "alias" tasks in workfront so that a task could live in two projects at once. I'm already aware of using cross-project predecessors. I'm looking for something that wont be attached to timing or dependency logic. I tried using a typeahead field in a custom form but that is text only. I would love a clickable link. Thoughts?

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    RandyRoberts
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    RandyRobertsCommunity Advisor
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    March 8, 2023

    Due to the nature of Workfront's hierarchical database, a task is "owned" by a project. You may be able to find a hack that simulates what you're after but the true nature of Workfront is hierarchical so this isn't something it can natively do. I would say cross project predecessors is about as close as you can get.

     

    That being said, I've had seemingly insurmountable limitations in the past that have been solved with creative thinking (hacks) and workarounds so it may not be impossible.

    Doug_Den_Hoed__AtAppStore
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    Doug_Den_Hoed__AtAppStoreCommunity Advisor
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    March 9, 2023

     

    I'll be your Huckleberry @randyroberts and @andybrown, 

     

    How about a calculated parameter that then uses that Task typeahead parameter to create a hyperlink for navigation?

     

    Regards,

    Doug 

      RandyRoberts
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      RandyRobertsCommunity Advisor
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      March 9, 2023

      A good example of "seemingly insurmountable limitations that have been solved with creative thinking (hacks) and workarounds"!

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