How do I re-create a tasks original creation date? [Project templates]

[Jyri]

Hello,

How do I re-create a tasks original creation date?
I find it frustrating when using old projects tasks in my template, and the progress start date is last year, when it should be today. The result is the ‘progress’ view shows tasks originating a year back!

Thanks,
Jyri

[Alexis]

Hi Jyri,

Have you considered copying a project template to create a brand new project rather than relying on an old project with old tasks? While we are not able to manipulate task creation date at this time, it does sounds like the more productive solution for you would be to create a new project altogether.

Here are two related resources:

Announcing project templates: An easier way to add new workflows to Asana

Setting Up a Project in Asana | Product Guide • Asana Product Guide

Please let me know your thoughts and if you have questions.

[Jyri]

Thank you for your prompt response.

I am currently using Asana free versio,n and after trying to create a new project, I lack the “Project templates” feature/ menu?

[Alexis]

@Jyri as a free user there are a few ways that you’ll be able to create a template. The one I recommend most is to copy a project and put the word TEMPLATE next to it. For example: Marketing Launch TEMPLATE.

Here is an example of how my colleague Kaitie creates a template project. She includes a screenshot of what this project looks like:

Webinar Template

We host monthly webinars with awesome champions (check out some of the recordings here), and there’s dozens of steps to plan and prepare for each. To facilitate the planning process, I built out a webinar planning project as a template that I copy over for each new project. How I set it up: Create sections for the weeks leading up to the event Create tasks for each individual action item Include context in the description with key instructions for any action items. This allows me to delegate …

Here you’ll find general information on creating template projects with or without the premium version of Asana.

Create and use Asana templates

To clarify, in Asana premium we offer a custom Templates feature. However, you can use the naming convention and the “copy project” feature I describe above in order to create your own set of project templates in the free version of Asana.