Predefined properties

Tasks in GeoWork allow storing structured information. However, the default task fields may not cover all use cases. Different projects often require storing custom, task-specific data.

To address this, GeoWork provides predefined properties.

Predefined properties are custom fields that can be added to tasks within a project. They allow users to define exactly what kind of additional information should be stored, instead of relying on unstructured comments.

Depending on how they are configured, predefined properties can appear as:

• Text input fields
• Dropdown selections with predefined options

Scope of predefined properties

Predefined properties are:

• Project-specific – they are configured individually for each project
• Global within the project – they apply to all tasks in that project

Once created, they are automatically available whenever a task is created or edited.

Manage predefined properties

Predefined properties are managed in the Tasks section of the project settings.

This section contains a dedicated interface for:

• Creating new predefined properties
• Viewing existing ones
• Removing properties

Add a predefined property

To create a predefined property:

1. Enter a name in the "Enter property key" field
2. (Optional) Add selectable options:
   • Type an option into the "Enter property option" field
   • Press the ENTER key on your keyboard to add the option
   • Repeat for additional options if needed
3. Click the Save predefined property button

Predefined properties list

All predefined properties are displayed in a list below the creation section.

Each row represents one property and contains:

• The property name
• A Delete (trash) button

Delete a predefined property

To remove a predefined property:

1. Click the Trash icon next to the property
2. The property is immediately removed from the project

Predefined properties in tasks

Once predefined properties are created, they become available in all tasks within the project.

During task creation or editing

Predefined properties appear as input fields:

• Without options → Displayed as a text field, allowing any value to be entered

• With options → Displayed as a dropdown menu, allowing selection from predefined values

Users can fill in these fields as needed when creating or editing a task.

When viewing a task

When a task is opened in view mode (not editing), predefined properties are displayed under the Properties section.

Each property is shown as:

info

Property name: Value

Where the value is:

• Either manually entered text
• Or a selected option from the dropdown

This structure keeps task data organized, consistent, and easy to read, especially in projects where specific types of information must be tracked across many tasks.