Have optional tasks in processes
Currently, if we have a task, but don't check it because we didn't do it (it was not required for this case), then the process will never be marked as completed. I know I can edit the process and delete that task, but what if that task is eventually be needed. This has happened to us.
As an example, the process of setting up a new computer for a customer: A specific software is installed for some people at the company, but not others. Eventually the software that was not initially needed for a system is needed months later.
If there was a check box to click to mark a task as optional, then when going through the process, those tasks would have an additional check box "not needed". If eventually, that task is needed, then we can come back an check completed. This way, both, "not needed" and "done" (at a later date) timestamps can be recorded as well as the process being marked completed.
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Purple Blueberry
Apr 14, 2021
100% agree. Would love to have tasks be made optional or given a N/A option.
Salmon Pickletop
Mar 17, 2023
Commenting to bump this one
Rose Newt
Apr 9, 2021
New to Hudu and just started exploring processes and I complete agree that optional tasks should be a thing.
Black Moss
Dec 14, 2023
More flexibility with processes would be great. The ability to edit or delete once started and the ability create sub tasks would be a great addition.
Jul 9, 2025
Yellow Lamp
Apr 29, 2023
This would be super helpful!
Bronze Narwhal
Feb 2, 2024
Guys - I think A Not Applicable Option against Tasks in a Process would be great. We can get around it by ticking it off and leaving a completion note against the task to state 'not applicable' though an actual button for this would be better
Apr 8
In Hudu v2.41.0, available now. Read more about the new process runs system here https://support.hudu.com/hc/en-us/articles/38361411564183-Process-Runs
Amethyst Bagel
Apr 8, 2024
+1 this would really assist us
Bronze Mist
Oct 16, 2024
This is really needed. We want 100% task completion so we end up checking the task item then adding "N/A" to the notes. Please add a way to say "N/A" or "Not needed" as a completion option. Having that Optional task flag would be nice, to enforce a task completion, but another checkbox would be a great time saver.