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Get the most information out of your data. Data The data visible in the columns of the Overview module provides you with high-level insight into your data. Modify the view to make sure it best meets meet your needs best. 

Box vs task data columns

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Box-associated columns show data associated with Boxes (not tasks) and are visible only in the Overview module only.

Task-associated columns show the data aggregation of data based on individual tasks (inline editing won't be possible in the Overview module). Those columns are marked with "tasks" in the name:

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Those columns are based on built-in fields.

Task value fields are available for all tasks (including basic tasks).

Inline editing of box attributes

You can use inline editing to edit values directly in the Overview module. 

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Limitations

Not all box attributes are editable. For Closed and Archived boxes - box attributes can't be edited. 

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Aggregated box status is calculated for all Boxes.

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Status-based report is based on the scope of all sub-Boxes. It shows issue distribution in different Jira status categories for each upper-level Box:

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In the example below, the value is based on the actual cost of tasks in Boxes. 

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Box vs task data columns

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Gantt module:

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Scope module:

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Board module:

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If you want to change the details of already planned tasks (tasks shown as cards assigned to sub-boxes on the left), change the filtering options in the Backlog to display all tasks.

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Those columns are based on built-in fields.

Fields are available for all tasks (including basic tasks).

Field mapping

Actual cost and Estimated cost fields can be mapped to a Jira field.

When fields are set to "Not Synchronized" the values are stored in the App only.  

Story points and Progress fields

Additional task calculated fields:

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Details about the Box resulting from its Box type settings can be checked by any user in the Overview module - those settings might affect the User's work with the Boxes and are configured in the Administration > Box types section.

The following Box information columns are available on the Overview module:

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Use case:

  • A Program Increment was created. At the time the "Program Increment" Box type was set to "Sub" 

  • An admin changed the scope type of Program Increment Box type → now Program Increment Box type is set to "Own". This change won't affect existing "Program Increment" Boxes.

  • In the Overview column, you can see the actual scope type of a Box (even if scope type settings have been changed for a Box type) 

Archived boxes

You can also add an Archived column to the view. Boxes are only visible in the following View settings:

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This information is useful when:

You can easily filter data using the "Inactive For" column.

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