Posts tagged "Project"27 posts

Infographic: Understanding Projecturf Permissions

Posted October 11, 2011

Projecturf offers custom permissions and advanced privacy options in every section. In addition to multiple system and project administrators, each project includes project managers, staff, and clients. Permissions for each of these user types can be customized at the project level. For a simple reference on how permissions work, we've created an Infographic (shown below) to illustrate each user type and their permissions. To print or save a copy and keep as a quick reference guide, click this link to download the Infographic. You can also learn more about the various permission options by visiting our support center.

Easily navigate the Projecturf Interface

Posted September 15, 2011

The current Projecturf design and layout is the result of over a year spent in the lab refining every last detail with pixel-perfect precision and throughly testing each component. Projecturf was designed with the end user in mind to offer an intuitive and flexible project management software which is easy to navigate and customize, has practically no learning curve, significantly improves productivity, is aesthetically pleasing, and is enjoyable to use.

Here are some key components of the User Interface that differentiate Projecturf and make managing your projects simple:

• The Global section stays pinned on the left side to easily access it at any time. By clicking the Global tab, you will see data across all your projects and remain in the same section you were previously viewing in your project. You can also click your logo on the top left at any time to enter the Projects page.

• Pin up to 6 different project tabs to quickly jump back and forth between your projects. Drag and drop project tabs into any order you prefer. The selected project tab will be highlighted and you can close project tabs by clicking the "x" button on the tab. Quickly enter the project settings by clicking on the settings icon on the open project tab.

• Use the "+" button on top right of the main navigation bar to quickly add a new item from any page. The plus button is used in all project sections to add new data.

• Action panels are used throughout the app in all the project sections for changing or removing data. This was designed for consistency across sections, ease of use, and to unclutter data rows with lots of icons.

• Each project section is easily identified by the custom icons at the top of the page. Simply click an icon to enter a project section. Sections and functionality can be turned off in the Project Settings page for any user or for all users on the project.

• Find any data quickly using the gray filter bar or click the magnifying glass to search the project or section. Most sections such as Tasks and Tickets are laid out as simple lists that can be sorted or filtered to instantly access your critical project information. You can also sort the data by using the column headings right above your data.

• Projecturf is professional looking and fully customizable. You can set the background color, upload and crop your logo, set the navigation colors, create a unique subdomain, and also customize the colors for the Gantt charts and calendars.

• Projecturf deploys the latest web technologies such as jQuery and Ajax for a fast and efficient experience. To speed up your work, you can also use drag and drop to move and resize tasks and events on the calendar or the custom Gantt charts. Drag and drop is also utilized in other areas to make quick updates or changes. Contacts are dragged to create groups and project tabs can be moved quickly with drag and drop as well.

The UI is a top priority for us in order to create the best possible experience for our users. This results in a user-friendly and polished application which is easily adaptable into your workflow, without sacrificing features or functionality. Clients and employees will learn how to navigate and fully utilize Projecturf in minutes.

New HTML email formats

Posted September 7, 2011

In version 3.2, we've introduced HTML formatted emails. This includes all emails sent from Projecturf such as notifications, discussions, and Daily Progress Reports. With all the system emails formatted in HTML, they appear much cleaner and more presentable, which is very important when working with clients and colleagues. The emails are nicely laid out and easy to follow for improving communication. Below is an example of the newly formatted HTML emails.

However, we also offer the option to turn off HTML emails if you still wish to receive them in plain text. This can be done by going to the account section as described here.

The new email enhancements were a direct result of feedback from you. You can continue to share new ideas or vote on existing ones by visiting our suggestion forum.

New Feature: Drag and Drop Gantt Charts

Posted August 25, 2011

We've just released drag and drop functionality on the custom Gantt charts. Now you can update your project schedules by quickly dragging or resizing tasks and subtasks right in the Gantt chart. You can use the global Gantt chart to make changes across all of your projects in one place or use the project Gantt chart for updating a single project. Filters are included on the top of the chart in order to view specific time periods, only show tasks and subtasks for a specific user, and to add/remove subtasks. There are also several sorting options available when displaying the chart.

To learn more about how the new drag and drop Gantt charts work, watch this short video tutorial:

Customize Projects to Your Liking

Posted August 10, 2011

With all the customization options available in Projecturf, you have full control over each one of your projects. From the project settings page under Roles & Permissions, you can hide sections and reports from clients, staff, and managers. This will also hide features not being utilized in the project. If for example the team will not be using the Timecard section in one of the projects, then simply hide this section and the timecard icons will be removed from all tasks and tickets on that project. You can also hide sections from certain user types such as clients or from everyone. If you aren't going to be presenting designs in a project, hide the Designs section from all user types from the project settings page. It's that easy. You also have the option to set view only or read / write access for each user in every section.

Additional customization options allow you to change the project status, set a color for each project, customize email notifications, and more.

New Enhancement: Quickly Access Project Settings

Posted July 11, 2011

We have added an enhancement that allows you to enter the project settings page with just one click. If you have a project open and need to make changes to the settings, simply click the icon on the right side of the project tab (as shown below). This will take you directly to the settings tab where you can add users, change permissions, set your project budgets, and more. This comes in handy when you need to make frequent changes to the project and easily navigate back and forth.

You can also enter the settings page from the Projects page using the actions panel to the right of the project name. This enhancement was a direct result of your feedback. To vote on ideas or request new functionality, visit our suggestion forum here.

Version 3.0 is now Live!

Posted April 27, 2011

We have just released version 3.0 which is available to all new and existing customers. The new version of Projecturf has over 30 new features and enhancements and includes a major redesign of the User Interface.

Here is a list of several new features and functionality added in version 3.0:

• New User Interface which includes brand new icons resulting in a more modern look and feel, reduced vertical space for less scrolling, inline panels for better visibility when adding items, custom navigation colors, and a simplified layout.
• Advanced user permissions that allow you to set custom project level permissions for managers, staff, and clients. This includes hiding sections and setting read / write or view only access to each section.
• Custom subdomains have been added and therefore your new login address is: yourname.projecturf.com instead of projecturf.com/account/yourname
• Add multiple items at once by clicking add another in the add new panels to quickly enter any items. Available in all project sections.
• Pin up to 6 project tabs to the top of the navigation bar to easily navigate between projects similar to how internet browsers function.
• Drag and drop project tabs to order them based on your priorities.
• View all active timers from any section in the project and also with an icon on the project tabs.
• Run multiple timers at the same time.
• Set Global Calendar colors for each project from the project settings page.
• Add time to tasks and tickets directly from the task / ticket itself by clicking on the timer icon and entering your time.
• Quickly search for tasks and tickets when adding a new timecard. The results will auto-filter.
• View who has posted a ticket
• New support center with FAQ's, instructions on how to use each section, and more.
• Drag and drop calendar items from the Global Calendar while viewing all project schedules in one place
• Use the Global sections to make edits, add timecard entries and notes, and update task, ticket, and timecard entries
• Upgraded servers to add speed enhancements throughout the application which reduces page loading times
• You can now turn SSL security off if you'd like additional speed improvements

We're very excited about sharing Projecturf 3.0 with you and we hope you enjoy the new version and all Projecturf has to offer! We will be describing each of the new project management software features in more details over the coming weeks so stay tuned.

Projecturf Version 3.0 is Set for Launch

Posted April 15, 2011

Although we've been hinting at several new updates that are coming soon, it's finally time to make the formal announcement for version 3.0. This is a major release which has been in the works for quite some time and includes many new features along with a refined user interface. We're very excited about how version 3.0 has turned out and look forward to sharing these updates with you. The very dedicated Projecturf team has been working extremely hard on building version 3.0 and delivering results well beyond our expectations. For those of you who have followed our progress for a while, you already know that Projecturf puts countless design and development hours into every enhancement and each version is a major milestone with tons of new benefits. Here is list of recent blog posts highlighting some of the major updates included in version 3.0:

• Projecturf Redesign
• New Timer
• Open Multiple Projects
• Custom Permissions
• Enhanced Support Center

Version 3.0 is scheduled for official release before the end of April. We've already shared some of the new project management software features that are coming in the previous posts and the rest will be discussed when we launch. Stay Tuned!

Open Multiple Projects

Posted April 1, 2011

In the upcoming release, you will be able to keep multiple projects open at once. This will allow you to easily navigate between different projects which in turn will speed up your workflow and provide instant visibility into any projects. You can simply leave projects open on your screen or close them at anytime depending on which one's you are working on. This feature will be implemented in a straightforward and intuitive way using the Projecturf style you are used to.

This next release is a major update and will be available to all users. We've been adding new features and improvements along the way and have a lot in store for you! More to come on the new project management software features and enhancements - we plan to release this update in a few weeks and will provide an overview on all the new features at that time.

Multiple Currencies

Posted December 3, 2010

We recently added an enhancement that allows you to choose a different currency for your account. This change will update your timecards and budgets for each project and also on the global dashboard section. The setting can be found on the My Account tab under the System Settings Personalize tab.  Simply select either the Dollar, Pound, or Euro from the currency drop-down and click save.

Your changes will automatically appear on the Hours and Fees report and also show up on the CSV file when you download the timecards. This web based project management feature provides additional flexibility that you have requested on our suggestion forum.