Introduction
In Easy8’s Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), you can highlight specific tasks based on selected attributes. This helps you focus only on the tasks that matter most at the moment, while the rest fade into the background.
Target Audience
- User
Prerequisites
- WBS module enabled on the project
Steps
1. Open the WBS Module
- Go to your desired project
- Click the WBS tab in the project menu to open the mind map view
2. Use the Legend to Highlight Tasks
- On the left side of the WBS view, find the legend panel
- Click on any attribute (e.g., Tracker, Status, Priority, etc.) using the left mouse button
- Tasks with the selected attribute will remain fully visible
- All other tasks will fade, making the highlighted ones stand out
3. Combine Multiple Filters
- Click multiple attributes to highlight all tasks that match any of the selected values
- For example, you can highlight tasks with four different Trackers or various % Done levels
4. Reset the View
- Click again on the selected attributes to remove the highlight and return to full view of all tasks
Summary
Using attribute-based highlighting in WBS helps you work smarter by focusing only on the relevant tasks. With just a few clicks, you can filter the map visually and keep your attention on the tasks that require action.
