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Using Tasks in EDG
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If enabled on the EDG server, the **Tasks** tab shows all tasks associated with an asset collection.
Tasks can be created for an asset in a collection and for an entire collection.
In addition to showing all tasks, tasks can be created for the collection as a whole in this view.

.. note:: The Administrator Guide contains instructions for how an administrator can enable the *Tasks activated* configuration parameter.
   An administrator can also activate a feature to Send task emails.
   When activated, users with an email address (e.g. via LDAP) will receive emails whenever a task gets assigned to them, or if there is a change in the assigned task.


Creating Tasks
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Tasks can be created for a single asset in a collection and for an entire collection:

* When working with a particular asset, **Explore > Show/Create Tasks...** menu option lets you view existing and create new tasks for the asset.

* The *Tasks* tab for a collection displays all the tasks in a collection - created for individual assets or for the entire collection.
  The task list for a collection can be filtered by status and assignee.
  The *Create New Task* button creates a task associated with a collection as a whole.

* The dialog for creating new tasks, lets you enter task description and assign it to a user.
  New tasks are set to the "open" status.
  There is no delete option for a task, instead its status can be changed to "resolved".

Changing Task Information
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

After a task is created, you will be able to set its due date.
A user assigned a task can change its status and enter comments about the task.
Users with *manager* privileges for the asset collection can re-assign the task.

Changes in the task information are displayed in the Change History section of the task view.