Milestones in Zymmr
What is a Milestone?
A milestone is a significant event or a marker in a project timeline that signifies the completion of a major phase or work item. In Zymmr, milestones are defined at a project level and help in tracking progress, ensuring that the project is on schedule. They can be associated with specific work items.
How to Create a Milestone in Zymmr
Navigate to Project Configuration Settings
- From the Projects listing, search for the project you want to configure.
- Click on the project to open it.
- On the right side, click on the 'Project Configuration Settings' icon.
Choose Milestone
- In the configuration settings, look for the Milestone section. The icon is represented by four horizontal lines.
- Click on the Milestone section to open it.
Create a Milestone
- Click on the 'Create Milestone' icon.
- Fill in the following details:
- Milestone Name: Enter a descriptive name for the milestone.
- Milestone Type: Select the type of milestone (Engineering or Billing).
- Owner: Assign a user responsible for the milestone.
- Status: Set the status of the milestone (In Progress, Completed).
- From Date: Define the start date of the milestone.
- To Date: Define the end date of the milestone.
- Click 'Save' to create the milestone.
How to Search and Edit a Milestone
Search for a Milestone
- In the Milestone section of the Project Configuration Settings, use the search bar to find the milestone you want to edit.
Edit Milestone Details
- Click on the milestone from the search results.
- Update the necessary details such as Milestone Name, Type, Owner, Status, From Date, and To Date.
- Click 'Save' to apply the changes.
How to Delete a Milestone
Search for the Milestone
- Use the search function in the Milestone section to find the milestone you wish to delete.
Delete the Milestone
- Select the milestone from the search results.
- Click on the 'Delete' icon.
- Confirm the deletion when prompted.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage milestones in Zymmr, ensuring that your project timelines are well-organized and transparent.
Limitation
- Currently, milestones are not visible across the Gantt chart to provide a clear visual representation of project timelines.