Project Tracker is a highly configurable artifact tracking tool that can be used for all types of projects: technical and non-technical alike. Because all parameters in the system are configurable, this tool meets the needs of the project as well as the individual user. Each implementation can be configured directly to the workflow processes of the project through the definition of artifact types and attributes. The user interface is designed to be accessible and constant: once you become familiar with the look and feel you will find new processes quick to master.
Project Tracker provides a robust set of tools for artifact management:
The Project Tracker home page is your portal to all Project Tracker activities. You can access the Project Tracker home page from anywhere in the project by clicking on the Project Tracker link in the navigation bar. Once on the Project Tracker home page you can access the Enter artifacts, Query artifacts, and Generate reports tabs. The first time you access the Project Tracker home page you will land on the Enter artifacts tab. As you navigate between the tabs, Project Tracker is able to remember your last visited section and will present that upon your next visit to Project Tracker.
The Enter artifacts tab lists all the artifact types available to you in this project. Each artifact type is listed with a description. Any artifact entry templates available for each artifact type can be accessed through the drop down list in line with the artifact type. Clicking on the name of an artifact type will take you to the Enter new artifact screen. Selecting a artifact template in line with the artifact type will populate the Enter new artifact form with data from the selected template.
The Query artifacts tab presents a list of saved queries. Each query is listed with name, description, level of availability, an edit button and the user responsible for creating the query. Clicking on the name of the saved query will run the query. Clicking on the Edit link in line with a query will access the Edit query page. Clicking the name of the creator will generate a mailto to that user. On the Query artifacts tab you can select one or more saved queries by clicking on the checkbox in the Select column next to the name of the query. You can use the Copy selected or Delete selected buttons with your selected saved queries. The Create new button accesses the query building functionality, from which you can create a simple, advanced or cross project query.
The Generate reports tab provides a list of all saved reports available to you in this project. Each saved report is presented with the name, description, availability, an Edit link and the user responsible for authoring the report. Clicking the name of the report will run the report. Clicking the Edit link you can edit the report. You can use the Select checkboxes in line with the name of the report to select one or more reports for deletion using the Delete selected button. You can create new reports using the Create new button.
While Project Tracker is designed to be an easy to use, intuitive application, should you need additional assistance this help system has been provided. In the help system you will find definitions of Project Tracker terminology and navigation aid as well as hints for using the application.