6.4. Edit Project, Phase, and Task Details Including Comments and @Mentions

This section outlines how to modify existing projects, their phases, and individual tasks.

Editing a Project

From the main Projects list, click the three dots menu next to a project and select Edit. A drawer will open where you can modify the following details:

• Project Name.
• Status: Change the current stage of the project (e.g., "Initiating Spell," "Closed").
• Client and Contact.
• Project Manager.
• Budgeted Hours.
• Tags: Add or remove project tags (e.g., "Urgent").
• Start Date and End Date.
• Click Save Changes to apply the updates.

Editing a Phase

From the Project's detailed view, click the pencil icon next to a phase name.

• Update the Phase Name, Description, and Start/End Dates.
• Click Save.

Editing a Task

From the Project's Kanban board, click on a task card to open the detailed "Edit Task" dialog. You can modify the following elements:

• Core Details: Modify the task name, description, assigned users (primary and additional agents), estimated/actual hours, due date, task type, and priority.
• Checklist: Add, remove, or edit checklist items to break down the task into smaller sub-components.
• Dependencies: Click Add Dependency to link the task to other related tasks by type (e.g., "Blocked by," "Related to").
• Associated Tickets: Click Link Ticket to search for and associate an existing ticket with the task.
• Attachments:
  • New: Create a new rich text document to directly associate with the task.
  • Upload: Upload new files directly to the task.
  • Link: Associate documents already in Alga PSA with the task.
• Comments (Internal Only):
  1. Navigate to the Comments section.
  2. Type a comment and click Add Comment.
  3. Tag Teammates: To alert a teammate, type the @ symbol, and select the user from the dropdown list. The tagged user will receive a notification.
• Click Update to save all changes to the task.