Custom fields by task type
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Ivan Villa
Problem:
Custom fields can become messy when you have different types of work (tasks) within the same lists. For example, having a bug, feature, and an epic task all in the same list would cause them all to have the same custom fields, even though I would want specific ones for each type.
Other issues arise when fields that should only belong to the top-level task spread down to all its subtasks.
Ask:
Custom fields should have the option to be added to a custom task type itself.
- Whenever I create a new task of that type, it will come along with all its custom fields.
- Those fields will not spread to any task that is not of that type.
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Ivan Villa
Hey there! 👋
Task types were just the start to help get different types of work organized in ClickUp. The team is working on various follow-up projects that will help make ClickUp tasks better fit the different types of work we manage.
I wanted to get this form out for those who want to be a bit more involved as we build out the next version. Whether you want to participate in betas or just want to be kept in the loop with designs, please fill out the form below.
P.S: Once we have Custom fields by task type in a testable state we will be looking at this form ☝️🙂.
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MasSaSeen Francis
I agree!
Felipe Covas
Hello, Ivan! How are you?
I'm trying to open the form, however, it is not loading.
Is it open to be filled up yet?
Thank you very much!
Ivan Villa
Hey everyone!
Quick update: we have a beta version being tested internally and plan to release it to those who signed up for the beta soon. There are some known bugs we’re working through, but it’s in a state where we can start gathering feedback. If you haven’t signed up for beta yet, please fill out this form. We’ll send more info as we roll it out. ✨
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Kieran Thomas
Ivan Villa great news. Just one thing to test if you haven’t already; Can you pls check if the custom fields change if you change task type (both during, or after a task has been completed). Thx
Robert Hudman
Exciting Ivan Villa!!!
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Angie Seseri
Ivan Villa hey is there any update on this? we are currently reviewing our use of this software and it's a significant requirement
Aaron Zielinsky
Ivan Villa - Is there any update you can share on the status of this request?
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Nick Kennedy
Ivan Villa Any update on this? Thanks
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Kyora Veira
Can we get an update on the status of this feature?
Lilly
I wanted to highlight what I think is a related consideration from another feedback request. It will be important to be able to view fields in list view, even when not all tasks in the list will have that list.
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Brooks
I think the problem needs to be generalized:
Custom fields need to be DEFINED at the highest possible level (ie workspace) to ensure consistent definition of custom field attributes and to avoid redundant definition at lower levels.
But they need to be APPLIED (exposed) according to :
- task type
- project
- task
The easiest way to do this is to assign custom fields M:M to a group (eg task type) and then assign the group to projects, tasks etc.
When I define custom fields at the workspace level, they're exposed in every task and sub-task.
I don't understand why, after so many attempts to design generalized custom field functionality (v2 user here), Clickup still can't get this right.
smh
Shelby Jansen
Brooks 100% agree.
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Julie Babin
Hi, I would like to be able to automatically copy chosen custom field from Task to subtask and subsubtask.
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