How do I search for ("Due" - "Time Estimate") > "Today" AND "incomplete"
(closed account) says:
Hello,
As a new RTM user, I am unable to come up with a search query that allows me to essentially see when I should start working on a specific task.
Since RTM lacks task start date, but it can be effectively computed based on due date and time estimate, I thought I might be able to create smart-lists that only display tasks which cannot be completed by due date.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
As a new RTM user, I am unable to come up with a search query that allows me to essentially see when I should start working on a specific task.
Since RTM lacks task start date, but it can be effectively computed based on due date and time estimate, I thought I might be able to create smart-lists that only display tasks which cannot be completed by due date.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
sean.pfister says:
RTM is kind of designed with the Getting Things Done format in mind. In that system, your calendar has to have "hard edges", which means that only things like meetings, planned telephone calls, etc go there.
We often use our calendars to hold lists of things we'd like to do on Monday, or things we think we should do on Monday--but that's what a list is for, not a calendar (according to GTD).
We often use our calendars to hold lists of things we'd like to do on Monday, or things we think we should do on Monday--but that's what a list is for, not a calendar (according to GTD).
(closed account) says:
Thanks for the explanation, although I am somewhat disappointed.
My needs are very basic (and probably "outlookish"). I still think, instead of enforcing paradigms, it's better to let them evolve on their own merit. Providing start date doesn't hurt who do not want to use it. Actually, all the building blocks are already there -- just need a new advanced search operator, maybe "mustStartBy:" (by subtracting "Due Date" - "Estimate" fields).
P Adhia
My needs are very basic (and probably "outlookish"). I still think, instead of enforcing paradigms, it's better to let them evolve on their own merit. Providing start date doesn't hurt who do not want to use it. Actually, all the building blocks are already there -- just need a new advanced search operator, maybe "mustStartBy:" (by subtracting "Due Date" - "Estimate" fields).
P Adhia