Split Tasks dialog
You use the Split Tasks dialog to specify the way in which the selected task is split into two separate tasks. You can use this dialog to split tasks at a specified duration, at a specified percentage of the duration, or at a specific date and time.
When you split a task, the task is divided into two or more tasks on the same bar. You can edit each task individually. The resulting tasks retain the properties of the initial task. For example, any resources or costs that were allocated to the initial task are allocated to the resulting tasks.
How to access the Split Tasks dialog
To access the Split Tasks dialog, right-click a task, select Split/Join from the popup menu that appears, then select Split.
Explanation of the fields on the dialog
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the task. |
| Duration | The current duration of the task. |
| Task(s) start | The date and time at which the task starts. |
| Task(s) finish | The date and time at which the task finishes. |
| Split by duration |
Click this radio button to split the task into two at the duration you enter in the field to the right, for example 2h or 3w.
For example, if you split a 10 day task at 2 days, the task is divided into a 2 day task and an 8 day task. |
| Split by percentage |
Click this radio button to split the task into two at the duration percentage you enter in the field to the right, for example 25 or 70.
For example, if you split a 10 day task at 30%, the task is divided into a 3 day task and a 7 day task. |
| Split at date | Click this radio button to split the task into two at the date and time you enter in the field to the right. |
How do I...
... split a task at a specified duration?
- Click the Split by duration radio button.
- Enter the duration at which you want the task to be split, for example 3w or 4h.
... split a task at a specified percentage of the duration?
- Click the Split by percentage radio button.
- Enter the percentage of the duration at which you want the task to be split, for example 20 or 75.
... split a task at a specified date and time?
- Click the Split at date radio button.
- Enter the date and time at which you want the task to be split. The task is split at the precise date and time that you specify.