Creating an "On-Hold" status for projects in Resource Management?

NickSeier
NickSeier
edited 07/05/23 inResource Management

Hi all,

I'm trying to figure out a way to create an "On-Hold" status for projects. These are projects where the client has paid for the work and signed a contract, but our start date is not yet defined.

这将是伟大的使用a Project Type for it. We are using "Tentative" to show projects that are in our sales pipeline, with a definite start date and future resources allocated, but have not yet been signed.

This "On-Hold" project type wouldn't need anyone assigned to it, have a future start date, but is also a confirmed project. Any suggestions on how we approach this kind of thing?

My other thought is to create a custom field for "On hold?" That is a yes/no response, but it would seem that a Project Type/Project State for something that is On Hold would be really useful.

Answers

Hi @beverlyjosie<\/a> <\/p>

I hope you're well and safe!<\/p>

Unfortunately, as far as I know, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!<\/p>

Please submit this as a Product Feedback or Idea <\/strong>(If it hasn't been added already)<\/em><\/strong> when you have a moment.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

Did that work\/help? <\/p>

I hope that helps!<\/p>

Be safe, and have a fantastic week!<\/p>

Best,<\/p>

Andrée Starå<\/strong><\/a> | Workflow Consultant \/ CEO @ WORK BOLD<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

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Hi @Nkeiruka. Aguocha<\/a>, <\/p>

It sounds like the sheet you're working in is a Project Sheet that has Resource Management connected<\/a> to it, and you're using the Resource Management Panel<\/strong><\/a> in Smartsheet to sync your data. This integration will use the Resource Management API to connect the two systems. <\/p>

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