Create and Manage Task Types
Important
Task types can only be created and edited by Administrator users.
Create and manage task to use in the Dock Console or on the Task Listing page. Task types are managed in Task > Configuration > Type.
All accounts have four core tasks types: Dock Bump, Pull, Spot, and Yard Move. These core task types cannot be edited but they can be turned on or off. Any changes made to task types applies to tasks for all sites.
To create a custom task type,
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Click Add Task Type.
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At minimum, you must enter the Code, Name, and Display Name for the task type.
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Optional: Choose the Update Asset Status. Update Asset Status is the status the asset will have when the task is assigned to it.
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Optional: Click the check box to make this task type a Favorite Task Type.
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Optional: Choose a color for the task. The default is gray.
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Click SAVE.
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The task type is now available to use at all sites.
To make edits to a custom task,