We use tasks that have recurring due dates and I cannot get ANY rules to acknowledge the date field at all. The rules (even using AI assistance) see the field as blank. So, technically, I can create a Rule that says “look for tasks assigned to [name] and if the due date is blank, move them to the se…

@TheAnswerLady , This would require a change to your process, but perhaps offers a solution: [image] Ability to schedule comments on tasks/subtasks Ask the Community Welcome, @Chelsea_Clark , I think this is what you’re looking for: Thanks, Larry Th…

How are the rule triggers set up?

I think the underlying issue is that it is these tasks are considered duplicates and not “new tasks” that are added to a project and there isn’t a Rule Trigger for duplications. An easy example is in My Tasks – I have a section for tasks Due Today, Due This Week, and Later. I have 1 rule to sort an…

[image] TheAnswerLady: When a Task is Added to this project: The “When a Task is Added to this project:” message is not triggered for recurring tasks.

Sorry, I hit Enter and it posted too soon! But yes, I think that is the underlying issue. There is no Rule trigger for duplicated tasks, which is what recurring tasks are.

This may not be the most accurate answer, but please refer to this. [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 repeatin…

@lpb Regarding the schedulerule you have enquired about, it appears that conditional branching within rules is not currently supported. Although this functionality may become feasible in the near future, it is not yet achievable. [image]

@ka_nishiyama , I was suggesting the new “When scheduled time occurs” rule could generate the tasks, perhaps one rule for each type of new task instead of conditions. The various “Check if” conditions @TheAnswerLady mentioned could remain in her other rule that operates afer the above rule generates…

Any solution for sorting Recurring Tasks?

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This may not be the most accurate answer, but please refer to this.

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Any solution for sorting Recurring Tasks?

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