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• Book project costs to tasks

  Hi all, New to zoho but far from new to this sort of platform. I've been scouring the web for a suitable platform for my growing business. I'm currently using Xero and WorkFlow Max but it lacks a key need. I signed up to zoho projects and books to test

• Power of Automation :: Automatically close the associated tasks once the Issues are closed

  Hello Everyone, A Custom Function is a user-written set of code to achieve a specific requirement. Set the required conditions needed as to when to trigger using the Workflow rules (be it Tasks / Project) and associate the custom function to it. We have

• Formatting of Gantt Chart for PDF export

  Hi all, There really needs to be some improvements to the presentation of exported PDF Gantt Charts. An exported format is the way that most people on a project (other than the PM directly) will consume this data. The current PDF export options are lacking a lot of control. - I'd like to firstly have control over the export size of the PDFs (A4, A3 etc), Currently it seems arbitrary - very large aspect ratio print sizes. - Next i'd like to be able to specify the print date range, and scale (show

• In Zoho Projects, is there a way to create a folders template under documents that can be used once a project is created?

  We have a specific folder structure that we would like to use that is standard across every project. Instead of having to create this structure every time a project is created, is there a way to create a template for the folders that can be added?

• Zoho Projects Roadshow, USA - 2024

  Dear Users, We are happy to announce the Zoho Projects Roadshows 2024 in USA. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Zoho Projects and gain in-depth knowledge of the advanced features. Our team will also discuss industry specific solutions

• Managing Prepaid Hours for Consulting

  We are a consulting firm that bills clients a flat upfront annual fee plus an hourly rate and offer a discount for pre-paying a block of hours. Hours that surpass the pre-paid block are billed monthly at the normal rate. If there are any pre-paid hours remaining at the end of the project they are banked for future use. I'm not seeing a method of doing this in Projects/Books/CRM... thoughts?

• Data export

  I need to export our customer's data and projects' data for our purpose but am unable to export full data i only get around 3160 projects and around 2k customer can you please help me to get full data, please

• Project Billing with the Staff Hours Method in Zoho Projects

  The Staff Hours Billing Method in Zoho Projects allows you to bill your clients based on the actual time spent by each team member on a project, at the rate set for each user. This is useful for projects where different skill sets are needed and service

• Projects Multiselect API

  Having troubles setting a mutli select field via API. updateMap = map(); updateMap.put("UDF_MULTI1","picklist_id1,picklist_id2"); updateProjectRes = invokeurl [ url :"https://projects.zoho.com/restapi/portal/XXXX/projects/" + projectID + "/" type :POST

• Tip 37: Time Log Restriction in Zoho Projects

  Timesheet in Zoho Projects helps you big time in entering log hours for the tasks and issues and approving them. Now, with the new Time Log Restriction option, you can set daily and weekly log hour limits. You can restrict users from entering extra log hours than the permissible limit. The limits are restricted to 24 hours per day and 168 hours per week by default based on business hours. To customize, navigate to Task & Timesheet settings under Portal Configuration in Zoho Projects setup and enable

• Organize and Track Phases with Phase Custom Views

  Phase Custom Views let you filter and display phases based on specific criteria. This helps you focus on what’s most relevant for you and your team. Filter phases using criteria such as budget, status, and more. Share views with specific users or teams

• Power of Automation: Automatically send an email to all portal users with today's list of Open tasks.

  Hello Everyone, A Custom Function is a user-written set of code to achieve a specific requirement. Set the required conditions needed as to when to trigger using the Workflow rules (be it Tasks / Project) and associate the custom function to it. Requirement:-

• Zoho Projects Android app update - List view enhancement

  Hello, everyone! In the latest android version(v3.9.15) of the Zoho Projects app update, we have enhanced the List view of tasks. We have also introduced a complete scroll of the tasks in the list view without scrolling the task fields(status, start date,

• Create Your Own Issue Management System

  Effective issue management is a cornerstone of project success. Every bug or issue, no matter how small, needs to be tracked and resolved in time to maintain project momentum. In this post, we’ll explore how an issue management system in Zoho Projects

• Constraints on Tasks

  We have a use case where we have certain fixed date tasks and need to schedule predecessor tasks around these. Predecessor tasks need to be completed with a lag before the fixed date. We should be able to schedule the start and end date for predecessor

• Moving Project Dependencies Not Moving Precedessors

  Most of the time we want to base our start dates around an event that is in the middle of the project template. If I set a bar up at the date we want it, it doesn't move the predecessors up. Is there a way to change this? eg. there is no point starting

• Can you set task due dates to be "x" days before the milestone?

  We have a milestone set as the date of our first event. All of the tasks need to happen in increments prior to the milestone event. Is there a way to configure this without having to set up each task due date? Thanks!

• Project Templates & Reminders

  I am getting projects all set up to work for our company and am running into a problem that I'm hoping is easily fixable. I have created a project template and within that project, there are reminders set on certain tasks. When I create a project from

• How do I attach tasks from one task to other tasks in the same project

  How do I attach tasks from one task to other tasks in the same project

• Mapping Zoho Projects into Cliq Channels

  why arent all the Zoho Projects listed from the drop down menu when trying to Map them into Zoho Cliq Channels. The system doesnt allow me to type the name of the project but gives a drop down of a list of projects however it doesnt give me a list of

• Calendar view not working in Zoho Projects

  Hello Zoho team! Since this morning, clicking on the "Calendar" link in the Projects Menu doesn't do anything. It seems to refresh the page, but it doesn't open the calendar view for tasks. It affects every user in my company. Closing and opening the

• Power of Automation :: Automatically set the dependency between Parent task and the respective sub tasks

  A custom function is a software code that can be used to automate a process and this allows you to automate a notification, call a webhook, or perform logic immediately after a workflow rule is triggered. This feature helps to automate complex tasks and

• How to import timesheets or entries into a projecgt

  How can one import timesheets into a project via a csv file?

• Associate all "Active" users to a newly created project... (Zoho Projects API Documentation lacking)

  Today I spent almost 3 hours trying to do something which I discovered has been asked for for over 14 years in Zoho Projects, that is when a new project is created to assign all active users to the project. My first thought was, okay this should be fairly

• How to get a list of Team Folders associated to a Project from the API?

  I've tried the below, based on another article and was unsuccessful. response = invokeurl [ url :"https://projectsapi.zoho.com/api/v3/portal/" + _portalID + "/projects/" + _projectResID + "/folders" type :GET connection:"zohoprojects" ]; info response;

• Exporting Project Tasks

  I can export the gantt chart to a nice PDF in colour, but we want just the task list in a nice colour layout. Is there a way to export it to PDF without the gantt? It would be perfect to give to clients.

• bug reporting with the count of linked Desk tickets

  I am aware that when viewing an individual bug, you are able to see a count of the Desk tickets that are linked to the bug on the right hand side. However, I cannot see a way of reporting this figure from a list of bugs. Our use case is that we would

• Power of Automation::Automate the process of creating Tasks from Task template on project status update.

  Hello Everyone, Here we are again to share another requirement that has been accomplished through the implementation of custom functions. A Custom function is a user-written set of code to achieve a specific requirement. Set the required conditions needed

• Projects Task List Bars not Showing

  Im in my Projects template and the grey bar for the Task Lists is not showing and the tasks cannot join to it. I have it open in a job and it works. Anyone know why its not showing in the template?

• Power of Automation :: Incorporate your desired tasklist into a new project automatically

  Hello Everyone, A custom function is a software code that can be used to automate a process and this allows you to automate a notification, call a webhook, or perform logic immediately after a workflow rule is triggered. This feature helps to automate

• Power of Automation: Streamline status update for linked issues.

  Hello Everyone, A Custom Function is a user-written set of code to achieve a specific requirement. Set the required conditions needed as to when to trigger using the Workflow rules (be it Tasks / Project) and associate the custom function to it. We have

• Change/reallocate different key combinations to enable the Zia Search feature in Zoho Projects

  Hello, Typically the cmd + "/" or Ctrl + "/" keys combination is used for commenting a code line. However, in the custom function module in Zoho Projects (specifically), the key combinations triggers Zia Search widget which distracts during coding and

• Employee User to see Hours not $$

  We have a Role of Project Manager who needs to be able to see Project Budgets in terms of Hours, but not the $ associated with the budget. We also don't want this Role to see the Hourly rates associated with users on a project. Is this possible? 

• Enable and disable modules within the Zoho Projects mobile app

  Hello, everyone! In the latest Android (v3.9.14) and iOS (v3.9.2) versions of the Zoho Projects app, we have introduced an option to enable and disable the modules within the app. Now, when an user signs up on the app, they can choose modules of their

• Access extensions while performing task blueprint transition - Zoho Projects iOS app update

  Hello, everyone! In the recent iOS version of the Zoho Projects app update, we have brought in support to access the extensions while performing the blueprint transition on the tasks. Please update the app directly from the App Store or using the link

• Is and Is Not Empty option in Workflow Conditions

  I noticed today that there is no "Is Empty" or "Is Not Empty" option on workflow conditions in Zoho Projects. I wanted to prevent a webhook from firing if a specific field is empty as it is required in the webhook parameters. It would be great to see

• Zoho Projects for iOS18

  Hello, everyone! In the most recent Zoho Projects iOS app, we have brought in support for iOS18 related features to enhance the app's experience. Let's take a look at the list of new features: Control centre widgets You can now set up Zoho Projects widgets

• Power of Automation :: Clone the details of the Parent task to its sub-tasks automatically

  Hello Everyone, A custom function is a software code that can be used to automate a process and this allows you to automate a notification, call a webhook, or perform logic immediately after a workflow rule is triggered. This feature helps to automate

• Project and Workdrive relationship

  Hello, Since Zoho Project is linked/associated with Workdrive, is there any way to fetch the ID of the Workdrive Folder associated with a Project from the Get a Project API?

• Backdating Task Completion Date

  Hello, I have uploaded a project which was started 6 months ago, when we didn't have Zoho yet, but a lot of the tasks were completed. When I mark the task as completed, it puts it as completed today's date only.  Is there a way to backdate a completion date to coincide with the actual date it was completed?  Thanks Alex

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• User Automation: User based workflow rules & webhooks

  User management is an undeniable part of project management and requires adequate monitoring. As teams grow and projects multiply, manual coordination for updating users & permissions becomes difficult and can give way to errors. User automation in Zoho

• Automation Series: Auto-create Dependent Task on Status Change

  In Zoho Projects, you can automatically create and assign a dependent task when a task’s status is updated. This helps teams stay aligned, ensures reviews happen on time, and reduces manual effort. In this post, we’ll walk through an easy setup using

• [Feature Deprecated] Gamescope in Zoho Projects

  This feature is no longer available. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Well, yes. That's true! Tiring work, buzzing coffee makers, busy turnstiles , occupied meeting rooms, back-to-back status updates and what not. Your everyday routine need not have to be this hectic. It can be more rewarding. It can be more fun. Zoho Projects believes in this fact and hence has launched Gamescope - A module that turns every project into an exciting game and boosts the spirit of your team by leaps and

• Automation Series: Auto-Notify External Users on Issue Closure

  Hello Folks! In Zoho Projects, you can notify external issue reporters via email when an issue is marked as Closed. This helps the users avoid manual follow-ups and keeps the reporter updated. In this post, we’ll walk through a simple setup using a Web

• Time Log Reminder

  Tracking the time spent on tasks and issues is one of the most important functions of a timesheet. However, users may forget to update the time logs because they have their own goals to achieve. But, time logs must be updated at regular intervals to keep

• Most Discussed Topics

• Task Order

  Hello! I've recently switched to Zoho Projects and a long time user of MS Project, Asana and LiquidPlanner (which has recently been purchased) and I'm running into a frustration I'm hoping someone can assist with. It has to do with how tasks are ordered

• Different Task Layouts for Subtasks

  I was wondering how it would be possible for a subtask to have a different task layout to the parent task.

• Projects Home Customization

  Hello! We've been in Zoho One since July of last year, and my team has started providing feedback on what they'd like to do. Their latest wish is that they could have more control over the Projects Home content. For example, they want a card that shows

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• Automation Series: Auto-create Dependent Task on Status Change

  In Zoho Projects, you can automatically create and assign a dependent task when a task’s status is updated. This helps teams stay aligned, ensures reviews happen on time, and reduces manual effort. In this post, we’ll walk through an easy setup using

• Time Log Reminder

  Tracking the time spent on tasks and issues is one of the most important functions of a timesheet. However, users may forget to update the time logs because they have their own goals to achieve. But, time logs must be updated at regular intervals to keep

• Introducing the Zoho Projects Learning Space

  Every product has its learning curve, and sometimes having a guided path makes the learning experience smoother. With that goal, we introduce a dedicated learning space for Zoho Projects, a platform where you can explore lessons, learn at your own pace,

• Update on V2 API End-of-Life Timeline

  Dear Users, Earlier this year, we shared the launch of the V3 APIs and requested users to migrate from the older V2 APIs by December 2025. We have received valuable feedback from our users and partners regarding their migration timelines. We are happy

• Automation Series: Auto-update Phase Status

  Hello Folks! You can auto-update your phase's status based on status of underlying tasks using custom functions. In this series, we will showcase how to create and run custom functions, using Deluge, with ease. Follow the steps below and automate your

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