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==Overview==
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==Introduction==
  
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In addition to '''defining row''' and '''swimlane properties''' in the '''Chart Properties''' form, you can select a specific '''swimlane''' or '''swimlane level cell''' and manually '''edit''' its individual '''properties'''. To do this, use your mouse to select a '''swimlane''' or a '''swimlane level cell''' with a right-click to access the '''swimlane level''' right-click '''context menu''' as shown below:
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This article is focused on using the ''' Column Splitting''' feature with OnePager Bundle '''Standalone''' and '''imported''' Asana '''source plans'''.
  
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==About Splitting and Parsing Fields==
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In the illustration above, the '''Left#3 swimlane level cell''' is right-clicked to select the '''swimlane''' and the '''Left#3 swimlane level cell''' and to access the '''swimlane level''' right-click '''context menu'''.  Clicking the '''Properties …''' command accesses the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form’s '''Swimlanes''' tab shown below:
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The OnePager '''column splitting''' feature allows you to '''duplicate task bars''' when a task in your Asana '''source plan''' is assigned to '''multiple resources''' (or anything else).  Because assignments from Asana often are '''comma-delimited''', this feature enables OnePager to '''parse the comma-delimited list''' and '''create a unique task bar''' for each instance in the '''comma-separated''' list. 
  
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===Split Resource Names Example===
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As an alternative, use the '''slow left-click selection''' method to select just the '''Left#3 swimlane level cell''', right-click to access the '''swimlane level''' right-click '''context menu''' and click the '''Properties …''' command where the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form is accessed at the '''Cell''' tab as shown here:
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Say you want to use '''color-codes''' on task bars/milestone symbols based upon your Asana '''source plan’s Assigned to''' column as shown below:
  
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Either method in the above two illustrations allows you to access either tab of the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form.  The access method described above in general terms for OnePager Pro applies to OnePager Express as well.  Any '''edits''' made to a '''swimlane''' or a '''swimlane level cell''' using the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form’s controls makes the '''swimlane''' and/or '''swimlane level cell''' a '''maverick'''.  In the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form’s '''Swimlane''' tab you can '''edit '''the '''border properties''' of the selected '''swimlane''', '''edit '''the selected '''swimlane level cell’s background color''' (as described later on), and use the '''Use Default Swimlane Properties''' button to revert any '''maverick swimlanes''' back to their '''default settings'''.
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Some of the entries in the '''Assigned to''' column consist of multiple, '''comma-separated''' items and some tasks only used one '''resource'''.  Without the '''column splitting''' feature, a chart '''created''' from these data and assigned task bar/milestone symbol '''colors''' based upon the '''Assigned to''' column looks like this:
  
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'''Multiple swimlanes''' and '''swimlane level cells''' can be selected and '''edited''' using the controls in the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form.  When selecting '''multiple swimlane''' or '''swimlane level cells''', OnePager only allows selections in '''one swimlane level'''.
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This article describes the use of the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form for the situations where '''one''' or '''multiple swimlanes''' or '''swimlane level cells''' are selected.  The next section covers the various methods for selecting '''swimlanes''' for '''editing'''.
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OnePager, in this case, treats the '''entire string''' as an individual '''Assigned to''' value.  To provide more flexibility in displaying task bars that have '''multiple resources''' assigned, OnePager supports the concept of a '''column splitting'''.  This feature recognizes '''comma-separated''' values in a '''designated column''' and '''creates a separate task bar''' for each of the '''comma-separated''' values.
  
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If you are comfortable with these selection techniques, you can jump to the article sections at the link where the controls in the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form’s tabs are discussed: [[Editing Swimlane Properties for Version 7.0#Editing Swimlane Properties with the Swimlane/Cell Properties Form’s Swimlane Tab | Editing Swimlane Properties with the Swimlane/Cell Properties Form’s Swimlane Tab]] <!--12.23.1-70-->
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===Enabling Splitting===
  
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==Accessing Swimlanes for Editing Swimlanes and Swimlane Level Cells==
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To use this feature requires turning '''ON''' the feature in the Asana '''Template Properties''' form you intend to use to make the chart.  The setting must be turned '''ON''' before the chart is created so launch OnePager Bundle from the '''desktop icon''', click the '''NEW''' button on the '''OnePager Bundle Start''' form to access the '''OnePager choices''' form, '''select''' your Asana '''source plan''', and type in the chart's '''title''' as shown here:
  
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Often it may be necessary to '''edit''' the '''properties''' of a '''swimlane level cell''' or set of '''swimlane level cells''' for the purpose of highlighting them for your schedule discussion presentation.  This can be done by selecting the desired '''swimlane level cell '''or''' cells''' using the appropriate mouse left-click and/or right-click combination selection methods to access the '''swimlane level''' right-click '''context menu''' and its '''Properties …''' command shown here:
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When you click the '''Next>''' button at the bottom of the form, OnePager accesses the second page of the '''OnePager choices''' form shown below:
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This sub-section covers accessing the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form using the available selection methods for '''swimlanes '''and''' swimlane level cells'''.
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Clicking the '''Edit current template''' button accesses the current '''Template Properties''' form.  Navigate to the '''Field Mappings''' tab on the form, check the '''Enable splitting on:''' checkbox to '''ON''' and (in this example) select the '''Assigned To''' column from the dropdown list provided. The results are shown here:
  
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Clicking the '''Properties …''' command when a '''swimlane''' is selected accesses the '''Swimlane/Cell Propertie'''s form at the '''Swimlane''' tab shown here:
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Click the '''Save and use''' button to complete the process and close the current '''Template Properties''' form returning you to the second page of the '''OnePager choices''' form show above.
  
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===Split Resources in the Chart===
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To make sure that there is no confusion on which '''swimlane level''' is being accessed, the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form’s '''Swimlane''' tab’s '''Swimlane – Left#n Properties''' control group shows the '''number of the swimlane level''' accessed as highlighted in the above illustration.
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Clicking the '''Create new chart''' button completes the process and creates the chart with the '''column splitting''' feature in use.  The chart with '''splitting''' looks like this:
  
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Using the above illustration as an example, the '''Left#1 swimlane level'''  can be accessed as shown below:
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In the chart with '''column splitting''' shown above, there are now several more task bars in the '''Chart Editor''' than there were before. The task bar for '''Plate Movement''' is now '''split into two (2) separate task bars''', one for each of the '''two resources assigned'''.  The task bar for '''Centrifugal Barrier''' is now '''split into three (3) separate task bars''', one for each of the '''three resources''' that were assigned to this task in the Asana '''source plan'''.  Each of the '''resources''' has a unique '''color''' assigned.  Each of the '''resources''' appears by itself in the '''Legend'''.  The '''Legend title''' shows the '''column name''' that is used for '''splitting the columns'''.
  
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With this feature, you can use '''column splitting''' just like any other column by using the dropdowns in the '''Template Properties''' form or '''Chart Properties''' form to assign '''colors, highlight task bars and milestone symbols, and to define and label rows and swimlanes'''.
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Once accessed, any '''edits''' applied to the '''Left#1 swimlane level cell''' may be applied to the '''Left#2''' and '''Left#3''' '''swimlane level cells''' since the '''swimlane''' as an entity is selected as opposed to '''individual swimlane level cells'''.
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For example, if the '''Left#1 swimlane level cell''' is used to access the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form, changing the '''Swimlane Background Color''' applies to the '''Left#1''', '''Left#2''', and '''Left#3 swimlane level cells''' as these '''swimlane level cells''' are in the same '''swimlane '''from the form’s perspective.  Making such an '''edit''' to change the '''Swimlane Background Color''' to '''red''' changes the configuration of the chart to look like this:
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When task bars with '''Data-Driven''' or manual '''Task Links''' are '''split''', the '''Task Links''' ('''Data-Driven''' and manual) are '''not shown'''.  Further, the '''Task Links''' that are now '''hidden''' and '''do not''' have entries in the '''Where are My Links?''' form.
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Clicking the '''Properties …''' command when a single '''swimlane level cell''' is selected accesses the '''Swimlane/Cell Properties''' form at the '''Cell''' tab shown here:
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Latest revision as of 20:52, 27 November 2023

Introduction

This article is focused on using the Column Splitting feature with OnePager Bundle Standalone and imported Asana source plans.

About Splitting and Parsing Fields

The OnePager column splitting feature allows you to duplicate task bars when a task in your Asana source plan is assigned to multiple resources (or anything else). Because assignments from Asana often are comma-delimited, this feature enables OnePager to parse the comma-delimited list and create a unique task bar for each instance in the comma-separated list.

Split Resource Names Example

Say you want to use color-codes on task bars/milestone symbols based upon your Asana source plan’s Assigned to column as shown below:

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P72-24_5_3-72-(1)-11022023.png

Some of the entries in the Assigned to column consist of multiple, comma-separated items and some tasks only used one resource. Without the column splitting feature, a chart created from these data and assigned task bar/milestone symbol colors based upon the Assigned to column looks like this:

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P72-24_5_3-72-(5)-11272023.png

OnePager, in this case, treats the entire string as an individual Assigned to value. To provide more flexibility in displaying task bars that have multiple resources assigned, OnePager supports the concept of a column splitting. This feature recognizes comma-separated values in a designated column and creates a separate task bar for each of the comma-separated values.

Enabling Splitting

To use this feature requires turning ON the feature in the Asana Template Properties form you intend to use to make the chart. The setting must be turned ON before the chart is created so launch OnePager Bundle from the desktop icon, click the NEW button on the OnePager Bundle Start form to access the OnePager choices form, select your Asana source plan, and type in the chart's title as shown here:

P72-24 5 3-72-(2A)-11022023.png
P72-24_5_3-72-(2A)-11022023.png

When you click the Next> button at the bottom of the form, OnePager accesses the second page of the OnePager choices form shown below:

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Clicking the Edit current template button accesses the current Template Properties form. Navigate to the Field Mappings tab on the form, check the Enable splitting on: checkbox to ON and (in this example) select the Assigned To column from the dropdown list provided. The results are shown here:

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P72-24_5_3-72-(2AAA)-11022023.png

Click the Save and use button to complete the process and close the current Template Properties form returning you to the second page of the OnePager choices form show above.

Split Resources in the Chart

Clicking the Create new chart button completes the process and creates the chart with the column splitting feature in use. The chart with splitting looks like this:

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In the chart with column splitting shown above, there are now several more task bars in the Chart Editor than there were before. The task bar for Plate Movement is now split into two (2) separate task bars, one for each of the two resources assigned. The task bar for Centrifugal Barrier is now split into three (3) separate task bars, one for each of the three resources that were assigned to this task in the Asana source plan. Each of the resources has a unique color assigned. Each of the resources appears by itself in the Legend. The Legend title shows the column name that is used for splitting the columns.

With this feature, you can use column splitting just like any other column by using the dropdowns in the Template Properties form or Chart Properties form to assign colors, highlight task bars and milestone symbols, and to define and label rows and swimlanes.

Splitting Resources and Task Links

When task bars with Data-Driven or manual Task Links are split, the Task Links (Data-Driven and manual) are not shown. Further, the Task Links that are now hidden and do not have entries in the Where are My Links? form.

Related Links

Templates versus Charts 4.0.1.3-72 Linking Task and Milestone Using Manual and Data-Driven Task Links (Portal) 19.0.1-72
Editing with the Chart Properties form (Portal) 21.0.1-72 Template Only Features for OnePager Pro 24.1.1-72
Template Only Features for OnePager Express 24.2.1-72 Template Only Features for Primavera P6 Source Plans in OnePager 24.2.2-72
Template Only Features for Smartsheet Source Plans in OnePager 24.2.3-72 Splitting and Parsing Fields for OnePager Pro 24.4.1-72
Splitting and Parsing Fields for OnePager Express 24.5.1-72 Splitting and Parsing Columns for Primavera P6 Source Plans in OnePager 24.5.2-72
Splitting and Parsing Columns for Smartsheet Source Plans in OnePager 24.5.3-72 Splitting and Parsing Columns for Project for the Web Source Plans 24.5.5-72
Splitting and Parsing Columns for Planisware Enterprise Source Plans 24.5.7-72 Splitting and Parsing Columns for Wrike in OnePager 24.5.11-72

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