Task Manager Window

The Task Manager displays Tasks (in black) and Kits (in blue) in the selected Task file (.tsk).

If the Version Control option is installed, Archived Jobs in the selected Archived Jobs Directory are shown in the list box (in green).

Show Tasks/Kits

Enter a check to include Tasks and Kits in the list box below.

Task/Kit File

Enter the file name of a different Task file, click Browse to search other directories, or click Import to access other Task files in .tsk file format or ASCII text.

New File

Opens the New Task File dialog where you can create a new Task file.

Show Archived Jobs

Enter a check to include Archived Jobs in the list box below.

Archived Jobs Directory

Enter the file name of the directory where Archived Jobs are stored, or click Browse to search for other Archived Jobs directories.

Close

Closes the Task Manager dialog.

Run

Runs the selected Task, Kit, or Archived Job.

Add

Adds new Tasks and Kits to the Task Manager.

Delete

Deletes the highlighted Task, Kit, or Archived Job from Task Manager list box.

Edit

Opens either Edit Task dialog or Edit Kit dialog for changes to Tasks and Kits.

Duplicate

Copies highlighted Task or Kit data.

Import (with no Version Control)

Transfers a Task, or an ASCII text file that contain Tasks, to the current Task database (.TSK).

Import if the Version Control option is installed:

Transfers Archived Job(s) from one Archived Jobs Directory to another Archived Jobs Directory. Each Archived Job is validated before it is imported.

Note: The Package File for each Archived Job is not included in the files that are transferred. You must provide the correct Package file for the imported Archived Job(s) on the destination system. The Package file name must match the name stored with the archived job.

Export (with no Version Control)

Transfers the currently selected Task(s) to an ASCII text file.

Export if the Version Control option is installed:

Transfers the currently selected Archived Job(s) to another Archived Jobs Directory. TaskLink validates that the files are present and not corrupt before exporting Archived Job(s).

Note: The Package File for each Archived Job is not included in the files that are transferred. You must provide the correct Package files for the exported Archived Job(s) on the destination system. The Package file name must match the name stored with the archived job.

Search

Searches and Replaces PC Disk File, Device, and Programmer Type data in the Task file.

View

Opens a complete list of parameters for the highlighted Task, Kit, or Archived Job.

Change State

Toggles the state of the highlighted Archived Job between "In Work" and "Ready."

Search

If you enter the name of a Task or Kit in the Search field, the highlight moves to the Task or Kit. If you enter the name of a non-existent Task or Kit in the Search field, the highlight moves to the position the Task or Kit would be if it existed. Use this feature to find a Task or Kit when you do not remember its name.

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