We have rules to change a custom field from 0 to 1 when the task is completed. This task is also set on repeat. So, the repeated task would carry over the Custom field set to 1. But more recently, the changed custom field is not showing up on the duplicated task (the custom field still shows up as 0…

Thank you. For pointing out the other thread which seems to have a workaround for resetting custom fields. But the issue I am having is that the custom field value from the previous task is not being copied to the repeated task all the time. Sometimes the repeated task has the custom field set to “…

Were you looking at this post in that topic?: [image] Enable Recurring Tasks to Trigger Rules Product Feedback Briefly describe (1-2 sentences) the Bug you’re experiencing: “Task added to this project” Rule trigger isn’t met with repeating tasks. Although new …

Yes, I looked at that post and the entire thread. The discussion there seems to be about finding a workaround to reset custom fields for recurring task. However my issue is the other way around. Providing a bit more context here. We have milestones that has a rule set up: “when task is marked comp…

I haven’t tested, but based on prior knowledge, I believe the problem is the order/timing of actions, as you speculated. When the user action that kicks off your automation is marking a task complete, you can’t influence that. The other post shows kicking off the automation not by completing a tas…

A repeated task is not carrying over custom field chnaged via rules

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lpb 1 December 2025 23:12 2

A tactic used in similar situations may work here: split the two operations. One approach to that is shown in the workaround solution to this topic (where you can vote for the feature as well)

Thanks,

Larry

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A repeated task is not carrying over custom field chnaged via rules

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