Default settings for new tasks
jkorn says:
When creating a new task, I typically need it configured as Due Today, Priority 1, etc.
Unfortunately, I have to set these specs for each and every new task, which makes for lots of extra clicks and typing. My previous standalone to-do list app allowed me to configure all possible default settings of a new task, freeing me to create good new tasks merely by typing the title. I really miss that feature since switching to RTM. (Though I love so many other aspects of RTM!)
Also, I find my new tasks disappearing every time I create them when I'm in my favorite Smart List. (This is an issue that's already been addressed in the Ideas Forum: http://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/ideas/3639/ ) This feature I'm proposing could resolve this issue, provided I set my defaults for new tasks to match my criteria for my favorite Smart List.
One way to implement this proposed feature would be to allow me to create a new task (partially or fully) and then set that task as my "template" for all subsequent tasks.
I look forward to hearing what you think of this idea as a simple solution to a nagging problem.
Thanks!
Unfortunately, I have to set these specs for each and every new task, which makes for lots of extra clicks and typing. My previous standalone to-do list app allowed me to configure all possible default settings of a new task, freeing me to create good new tasks merely by typing the title. I really miss that feature since switching to RTM. (Though I love so many other aspects of RTM!)
Also, I find my new tasks disappearing every time I create them when I'm in my favorite Smart List. (This is an issue that's already been addressed in the Ideas Forum: http://www.rememberthemilk.com/forums/ideas/3639/ ) This feature I'm proposing could resolve this issue, provided I set my defaults for new tasks to match my criteria for my favorite Smart List.
One way to implement this proposed feature would be to allow me to create a new task (partially or fully) and then set that task as my "template" for all subsequent tasks.
I look forward to hearing what you think of this idea as a simple solution to a nagging problem.
Thanks!
csesget says:
I think this is an excellent idea.
ereussner says:
another idea would be to use the current smart list criteria as defaults for the new task that is created, so often a title would be all I needed to enter ...
One approach to this mentioned in another, previous thread, is to use email message drafts as template tasks. When you have a new task, open and clone the right draft, add your title, and then mail it to your RTM email address, and there you have a few click solution to templates.
On a Mac with quicksilver, it'd be a snap to setup, but I imagine Launchy and Outlook could muster similar functionality.
On a Mac with quicksilver, it'd be a snap to setup, but I imagine Launchy and Outlook could muster similar functionality.
mark.vatsaas says:
I would like this option, if the defaults were per-project. I wouldn't use it if the defaults applied globally.
camiel.eggermont says:
Agree with Mark: a per-list defaults approach would be great. I have a distinction between private lists, work-lists, etc. Would be great to add the location as default for the list.
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