Latest Update: 8-17-2026
Inside a field schedule, you have the option to expand activities. When expanded, you can add interim milestones and tasks along with their durations.
Note: Logical connections on tasks can only be established within the expanded activity.
Activities in a field schedule will have an expand icon near duration and number of tasks on the bottom left (If any).
Once inside an activity you can exit it by clicking the collapse icon below the "Schedule" button.
How to add Tasks in a Field Schedule
Expand an activity
Click on "Task" in the left toolbar (You can also add a task by double-clicking on the canvas).
Note: You can change the default color and custom codes for new tasks by hovering over "Task" in the left toolbar and clicking the right chevron.
Move the cursor to the desired location on the canvas. A shadow activity will appear, indicating where the task will be placed.
Click on the canvas to drop the task.
Note: After entering a name, pills indicating custom codes will fade in and out at the bottom of an activity if default custom codes have been added to tasks.
How to schedule in a Field Schedule
As you build the network and change details like duration, calendar, etc., you can update the schedule by clicking the blue Schedule button on the top right.
The schedule button has two states - schedule is updated and stale.
Each time you run the schedule, you will be able to see a summary change from the previous schedule run.
Learn more about scheduling a project here
Variance in a Field Schedule and How to view it
Variance in Field Schedules refers to the differences between planned and actual timelines for tasks or activities. This is displayed as a window on the top right of the screen when an activity is expanded.
Click on the down facing arrow head to see variance on start and finish date
Note: To see time variance in a field schedule with no parent master schedule, you will have to change the project state to "Committed"
Learn about changing project state here
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I add tasks inside a Field Schedule?
Expand an activity using the expand icon near its duration and task count, then click "Task" in the left toolbar, or double-click on the canvas, and drop the task where you want it placed.
Can tasks connect to elements outside their parent activity?
No. Logical connections on tasks can only be established within the expanded activity they belong to.
Why can't I see variance on my Field Schedule?
If the Field Schedule has no parent Master Schedule, you need to change the project state to "Committed" before time variance will display.
What does the stale vs. updated schedule button mean?
The Schedule button shows whether your latest changes (durations, calendars, etc.) have been calculated yet. "Stale" means you have unscheduled changes; clicking Schedule recalculates and shows a summary of what changed from the previous run.
Can I set a default color or custom code for new tasks?
Yes. Hover over "Task" in the left toolbar and click the right chevron to set a default color and custom codes that will apply to tasks you add going forward.