Add Duration to task

[Ka_Nishiyama]

Currently, Asana can enter Start date and Due date for a task.

As an alternative, I would like to be able to enter a Duration for a task.
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Duration is prioritized for tasks.

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[Bastien_Siebman]

And I guess you want those 3 fields (start, due, duration) to evolve together automatically?

[Phil_Seeman]

@Bastien_Siebman

you want those 3 fields (start, due, duration) to evolve together automatically

Like Flowsana does?

[Ka_Nishiyama]

There was a similar suggestion (I remember seeing it before).

Auto calculate due date with duration & dependencies

I’m transitioning from Smartsheet and trying to replicate a feature I can’t work without. I have a Smartsheet template that auto calculates an approximate delivery date based on the start date; taking into account various general task dependencies, durations, holidays/weekends, etc. For example, if a project begins today then I will get a rough idea of when the design, engineering, packaging, etc are expected to be complete. Attached is an example, hopefully it makes sense. Is this feature possi…

[Ka_Nishiyama]

I’m thinking of giving it a try, but setting up the system is a hassle.

Flowsana + Asana • Asana

[Phil_Seeman]

Hi @Ka_Nishiyama,

I’m not sure what you’re having issues with but please don’t hesitate to contact us for support, we’re happy to help.

[Ka_Nishiyama]

There are two reasons why I don’t use Flowsana:

• It costs money in addition to Asana.
• To use an app other than Asana, i need permission from my organization, which is not easily granted.

[Phil_Seeman]

Ah OK thanks for the clarification @Ka_Nishiyama - not Flowsana technical issues per se…