You can modify timelines and iterations in a project area
or process template. You can modify an iteration type, ID, name, and
start and end dates to define the project schedule. You can duplicate
timelines and iterations to create new ones with existing configurations.
About this task
Iteration types are defined in the process configuration
and provide a set of permissions and operation behaviors that can
be applied to all iterations of the same type. Select a type that
matches the function of the iteration you are editing. The timeline
and iteration identifier (ID), such as "m3," is displayed in the process
configuration source code (id="m3"). The name, such as "Milestone
3," is displayed in the Timelines list.
To
modify timelines and iterations:
Procedure
- Open a project area or a process template:
- Right-click a project area in the Team Artifacts view.
- Right-click a template in the Process Templates view.
Click Open. The project area or
process template opens in the editor view.
- To modify a timeline, select it in the Timelines list
and click Edit Properties. Modify the ID, name,
or start and end dates for the timeline and click OK.
- To modify an iteration:
- Select the iteration in the Timelines list
and click Edit Properties.
- In the Edit Iteration window, modify
the type, ID, and name for the iteration.
- To assign dates to the iteration, click the calendar
icon next to the Start date or End
date fields.
- To enable the iteration for an iteration plan, click A
release is scheduled for this iteration. Only iterations
with deliverables are eligible for iteration plans.
- Click OK.
- To set an iteration as the current iteration, select it
in the Timelines list, right-click and select Set
as Current. You can also select the icon Set
the Selected Iteration as Current
in theTimelines toolbar.
- To duplicate a timeline or iteration, select it in the Timelines list
and click Duplicate. Type a new ID and name.
To retain custom process configuration in the new line or iteration,
click the checkbox Duplicate any existing process for the
timeline or Duplicate any existing process
for the iteration. Click OK.
What to do next
To customize the process for the iteration, right-click
the iteration in the Timelines list and click Configure
Process. The Process Configuration page opens in the editor.
Add roles, permissions, and operation preconditions and follow-up
actions, as needed, and click Save.